Warm Cinnamon Apple Stuffed French Toast

By barbsjustagirl

Ingredients

• Butter-flavored non-stick cooking spray
• 1-1/2 cups sliced apples
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
• 2 Tbsp. light cream cheese
• 4 (1-1/2 in thick) slices whole-grain bread
• 2 egg whites
• 1 whole egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Confectioners sugar
• 12 oz. medium-fine chopped pecans, lightly toasted

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a nonstick griddle or grill over medium heat for one minute. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Grill each side of the apple slices for 30 seconds. Remove apples from heat. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted. Add 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon.
Lay bread on a cutting board and make a 2-inch incision into the side to form a pocket inside the bread. Be careful not to pierce the other side. Repeat for each bread slice. Spoon 2 Tbsp. of the apple mixture into each pocket and set aside.
Combine egg whites, whole egg, remaining 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, and vanilla extract - whisk together. Transfer egg mixture to a shallow 6-inch wide plate.
Take one stuffed french toast and lightly dip both sides into the egg mixture. Place on the griddle or grill and cook for 1-1/2 minutes. Flip and cook for another 1-1/2 minutes. While each piece is cooking on its first side, repeat the dipping process for the next one.
Once the toast is golden brown, remove from heat. You can keep the toast warm in a low temperature oven while making the rest. Serve with maple syrup. Top with toasted pecans and garnish with powdered sugar.