Banana Stuffed French Toast

• 2 tablespoons light cream cheese, at room temperature
• 4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread, each 3/8-inch thick
• 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
• 14 cup low-fat milk
• 1 large egg
• 14 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup, warmed
• 6 fresh strawberries, sliced

1. Spread the cream cheese on all 4 slices of bread.
2. Place the banana slices over the 2 slices of bread, and top each with the remaining bread.
3. Combine the milk, eggs and vanilla in a small shallow bowl; beat lightly with a fork.
4. Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
5. Briefly dip the sandwiches, one at a time, into the egg mixture.
6. Place both sandwiches in the skillet.
7. Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side.
8. Place each piece of stuffed French toast on a plate; top each piece with 1 tablespoon of the maple syrup and 3 tablespoons of the sliced fresh strawberries.

light cream cheese, cinnamonraisin bread, banana, lowfat milk, egg, vanilla, unsalted butter, maple syrup, fresh strawberries

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/banana-stuffed-french-toast-244042 (may not work)