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<\/a>The finished product. Clearly, these are far from professional pix! Photo by Karen Salkin, as is the big one at the top of this page. (Duh–it’s almost the same one!)<\/p><\/div>\n
And I cannot tell you just how delicious it is!\u00a0 Even the uber-picky Mr. X goes nuts for it!<\/p>\n
You can always make modifications to suit your own tastes or dietary needs, and I\u2019m sure it will still be very tasty.\u00a0 In the recipe, I give you some options, to help get you started, but I<\/em> always opt for the most healthful choices, (except in the case of cream, of course.)<\/p>\n For the actual liquid concoction in which to soak the bread, I used a combo of other people\u2019s suggestions, and some of my own imagination, to come up with what I feel is the perfect mix.\u00a0 And then I added my special filling to complete the most fabulous French Toast ever.<\/p>\n So let\u2019s get to it!<\/p>\n INGREDIENTS FOR 4 SERVINGS<\/strong><\/p>\n FOR THE ACTUAL FRENCH TOAST<\/strong><\/p>\n 2\u00a0large\u00a0e-words*\u2014I use the equivalent in liquid e-word whites<\/p>\n This is what the liquid mixture will look like, so don’t get worried that it’s not beautiful. Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n 1\u00a0cup\u00a0any<\/em> form of milk\u2014I mix heavy cream with non-fat milk, to make it creamy but not that fatty,\u00a0but you can use actual<\/em> half and half, or even\u00a0non<\/em>-dairy options, such as nut or coconut milk<\/p>\n 1\u00a0tablespoon\u00a0maple syrup–granulated sugar or honey are good options, as well, but I think it\u2019s fun to have the maple syrup\u00a0in<\/em>\u00a0the French toast, rather than\u00a0on<\/em>\u00a0it!<\/p>\n 1\u00a0teaspoon vanilla paste or extract, whichever is on hand<\/p>\n pinch\u00a0of salt<\/p>\n 1\u00a0teaspoon cinnamon–if you or yours hate that mild spice, you can leave it out, but even Mr. X likes this addition, and he\u2019s not a cinnamon fan, at all!<\/p>\n 8\u00a0slices\u00a0wheat<\/em> bread (You can use different bread, if you like, but white bread is sooo unhealthful, and this recipe is delicious with wheat.)<\/p>\n butter-flavored oil spray (or real butter, if you prefer\u2014but you shouldn\u2019t<\/em>!)<\/p>\n FOR THE FILLING<\/strong><\/p>\n The middle, before you top it with another slice of the cooked toast. Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n 1 small package of\u00a0caramel instant pudding (you can, of course, use whatever flavor you like, but this works perfectly in this recipe\u2014and I\u2019m not usually a caramel fan!)<\/p>\n two cups of real<\/em> milk to make the pudding (I use non-fat, of course, which works just as well as full-fat, by the way. Just do not use alternative<\/em> forms of milk for this part.)<\/p>\n 2\u00a0bananas, in slices (Mr. X likes firmer, less ripe bananas, while I opt for more mushy ones.)<\/p>\n FOR THE TOPPING<\/strong><\/p>\n powdered sugar DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n THE PREPARATION<\/strong><\/p>\n In a flat square baking dish,\u00a0mix e-words, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon, and set aside.<\/p>\n In a different vessel, whip-up the instant pudding according to the directions.\u00a0 Do not refrigerate!<\/p>\n Slice the bananas.<\/p>\n COOKING<\/strong><\/p>\n Toast bread, two slices at a time. (This will make it hold up somewhat better than if it\u2019s not<\/em> toasted.)<\/p>\n You definitely want it look at least this crispy! Photo by Karen Salkin.<\/p><\/div>\n Spray a frying pan or griddle.\u00a0 (A griddle will make this dish go quicker because you can cook two pieces at the same time. But no biggie if you don\u2019t have one. Or you can use two<\/em> frying pans instead!)<\/p>\n Quickly<\/em> dip one toast slice at a time into the liquid mixture, on both sides, but\u00a0do not soak<\/em>, or the French toast will come out too mushy!<\/p>\n Put the damp bread into the pan or on the griddle right away, and fry on medium heat until golden brown on each side, which takes just a couple of minutes.\u00a0 (I turn it a couple of times to make sure.\u00a0 Just have a bit of patience.)<\/p>\n ASSEMBLY<\/strong><\/p>\n Place one piece of just-fried French toast on the plate.\u00a0 Spoon the hopefully not-quite-set-yet pudding onto it, as generously as you like.\u00a0 (I use just enough to be falling over onto the plate.)\u00a0 Top that with about nine banana slices, in three rows.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>
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