Lunch: Apricot-Stuffed French Toast

Creamy, crunchy, sweet, and salty come together in a breakfast like the ones Mom used to make.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health and fertility benefits of Apricot-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 loaf Italian bread (about 4 inches in diameter)
3 tbsp. apricot jam
1/4 c. reduced-fat cream cheese
2 large eggs
1/2 c. low-fat (1 percent) milk
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
pure maple syrup

Instructions

Using a paring knife, cut a horizontal slit in each bread slice to form a pocket. In a bowl, blend jam and cream cheese. Spoon 1 tablespoon mixture into each pocket.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon until combined. In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Lay half the bread slices in egg mixture, letting them soak 5 seconds on each side.
Place slices in skillet; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining bread, adding more butter to skillet if needed. If desired, serve French toast with syrup and bacon.

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