Ingredients

• 1 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 4 (1 inch thick) slices italian bread
• 1 cup fat free milk
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 4 large egg whites
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp margarine, divided
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

Directions

1. Combine banana and lemon juice in a bowl; stir well and set aside. Cut bread slices in half crosswise; cut a slit through cut sides of each piece of bread to form a pocket. Stuff 2 tbsp banana mixture into pocket of each piece of bread.

2. Combine milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, baking powder, eggs and egg whites in a large shallow dish. Stir well with a whisk. Arrange stuffed bread pieces in a single layer in dish, turning to coat. Cover and chill 45 minutes or until milk is absorbed, turning bread pieces over after 20 minutes.

3. Melt 1 tsp margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 of bread pieces, cook 4 minutes. Carefully turn bread over, cook 3 minutes or until browned. Repeat procedure with remaining margarine and bread pieces. Serve with syrup.

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