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Baked French Toast & Berry Compote

Oven French Toast (from foodhero.org)

Ingredients:

12 slices whole grain bread

4 eggs or 8 egg whites

1 cup nonfat or 1% milk

¼ cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Lightly spray a cookie sheet with sides or two 9×13 inch pans with cooking spray.
  3. Lay the slices of bread flat on the pan with the sides touching.
  4. Beat egg, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla until very well blended.
  5. Pour mixture over bread. Turn each slice over to ensure both sides are wet.
  6. Cover and refrigerate overnight or bake immediately for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve hot. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar (optional). Top with applesauce, fresh fruit or yogurt.

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Simple Berry Compote

Ingredients:

16 oz frozen berries

¼ cup juice

2 tsp sugar

Optional: vanilla and/or cinnamon to taste

Instructions:

  1. Add berries, juice and sugar to a small saucepan and bring to medium heat.
  2. Once bubbling, reduce heat slightly and use a spoon to mash the berries.

Continue cooking over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, occasionally stirring and mashing fruit to combine. Turn off heat and add optional add-ins at this point (cinnamon, vanilla, or other flavoring of your choice)