Lunch: Banana and Nutella Stuffed French Toast

The only thing better than a spoonful of Nutella is Banana and Nutella Stuffed French Toast, a quick, easy and unbeatable breakfast indulgence.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health benefits of Banana and Nutella 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

8 bread slices (1-inch thick)
1/4 cup Nutella hazelnut spread
2 bananas, sliced, plus additional for serving
3/4 cup heavy cream
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 Tablespoon sugar
Butter, for frying
Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, cut a pocket inside each slice of bread being careful not to split the bread into two slices.
Spread a portion of the Nutella inside each pocket and then layer in the sliced bananas.
Pre-heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough butter to liberally coat the bottom of the pan. You want the pan to be hot, but not smoking.
Whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, cinnamon and sugar in a medium bowl, and then dip each filled bread pocket into the mixture ensuring the bread is fully soaked on all sides. Repeat with the remaining filled bread pockets.
In batches, fry the soaked slices of bread until the egg mixture is fully cooked, about 3 minutes per side.
Top the French toast with additional banana slices and serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup.

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