Blueberry-Stuffed French Toast Recipe

Easter Brunch Recipe

I came across this recipe in a local newspaper several years ago. The fruity French toast is truly company fare.

This recipe is:Diabetic Friendly










Ingredients

•1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
•3 tablespoons sugar, divided
•8 slices Italian bread (1-1/4 inches thick)
•4 eggs, lightly beaten
•1/2 cup orange juice
•1 teaspoon grated orange peel
•Dash salt
•BLUEBERRY ORANGE SAUCE:•3 tablespoons sugar
•1 tablespoon cornstarch
•1/8 teaspoon salt
•1/4 cup orange juice
•1/4 cup water
•1-1/2 cups orange segments
•1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
•1/3 cup sliced almonds


Directions

•In a small bowl, combine blueberries and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut a pocket in the side of each slice of bread. Fill each pocket with about 3 tablespoons berry mixture.

•In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, orange juice, orange peel, salt and remaining sugar. Carefully dip both sides of bread in egg mixture (do not squeeze out filling). Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 7-1/2 minutes on each side; turning gently.

•Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Gently whisk in orange juice and water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in oranges and blueberries. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with French toast; sprinkle with almonds. Yield: 8 servings.


Nutritional Facts
1 piece with 1/4 cup sauce equals 167 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 118 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 fruit.


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