Breakfast: Cornflake Crusted Banana Stuffed French Toast

Recipe by Chef Dale Van Sky Chef Dale Van Sky's healthful version of the classic cuts out butter and adds fruit for a sweet, crunchy start to the morning (or afternoon, if that's more your style).

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Cinnamon

Health and fertility benefits of Cornflake Crusted Banana Stuffed French Toast

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

1 cup cornflake crumbs
1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds
1/2 cup egg whites (or egg substitute)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
1/4 cup mashed banana
Strawberries and blueberries (optional)

Instructions

Heat griddle over medium-high heat. Combine cornflake crumbs and almonds in a bowl. Combine egg whites, vanilla extract and cinnamon in another bowl. Dip 1 slice bread in egg batter, then coat on both sides with cornflake crust; repeat with remaining bread slices. Spread mashed banana on 1 side of 2 pieces of crusted bread; top with remaining 2 bread slices to make 2 sandwiches. Cook sandwiches on griddle until golden brown, 2 minutes per side. Cut in half and serve with fresh berries, if desired.

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