Lunch: Apple-Butter French Toast Sandwiches

Eat Smart: Serve this sweet breakfast with fresh apple slices for extra fiber and vitamin C.

Ingredients

1 c. low-fat milk
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
8 slice whole-wheat sandwich bread
nonstick cooking spray
1/4 c. apple butter
2 tsp. confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. In a large shallow dish, whisk together milk, eggs and egg whites, granulated sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice.
Place 4 bread slices in milk mixture and let soak 1 minute per side. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium. Add soaked bread to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 8 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a wire rack set in a rimmed baking sheet and place in oven. Wipe out skillet. Repeat with remaining bread.
Spread each of 4 slices with 1 tablespoon apple butter. Top with remaining slices and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately. Looking for more breakfast recipes? Start the day with one of our French toast recipes, easy quiche recipes, or breakfast casserole recipes that feed the whole family.

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