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What You Need:

• 4 strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 firm banana, sliced
• 4 slices of French bread
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp half and half
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp canola oil
• 1 tsp confectioners’ sugar

How to Make It:

1. Place the strawberries and bananas in a bowl and toss to combine.
2. Spread 1/4 C of the fruit onto 2 pieces of the French bread in a single layer.
3. Top with remaining French bread slices.
4. Set the remaining fruit aside.
5. Beat the egg, cream, cinnamon and vanilla in a shallow bowl.
6. Dip both sides of the sandwich into the mixture coating them well.
7. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
8. Place the sandwiches into the skillet and cook 4 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden.
9. Remove and sprinkle with the confectioners’ sugar and top with the remaining fruit.

Makes 2 servings

It can be a little tedious dipping the sandwiches into the egg mixture so be very careful and take your time. They don’t have to be drenched just lightly soaked.

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 218 ; Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 30g; Fiber 3g; Protein 7g; Cholesterol 114mg; Sodium 253mg