Recipe: Banana French Toast

Banana French Toast
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Servings: 4

2 medium ripe bananas -- sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 slices French bread -- 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips
2 eggs -- beaten
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon sugar
Maple syrup -- optional

In a bowl gently toss bananas with lemon juice.

Arrange half the bread slices in the bottom of a greased 2 quart square baking dish. Top bread with a layer of bananas, chocolate chips and remaining bread slices.

In a medium bowl combine eggs, milk, honey, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour slowly over bread to coat evenly. Cover and chill for 6-24 hours.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Uncover the baking dish. Sprinkle bread with almonds and sugar.

Bake for 5 minutes. Reduce oven to 325 degrees. Bake 20-25 minutes more or until knife inserted near the center comes out clean and top of French toast is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with maple syrup, if desired.