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Blueberry French Toast Healthy Recipe

Ingredients:
12 slices day-old bread, crusts removed
2 packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Egg substitute equivalent to 12 eggs
2 cups skim milk
1/3 cup maple syrup

SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

Directions:
Cut bread into 1-inch cubes; place half in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes; place over bread. Top with blueberries and remaining bread.

In a large bowl, combine egg substitute, milk and syrup; mix well. Pour over bread mixture. Cover and chill eight hours or overnight.

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown and the center is set.

In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil for three minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in blueberries; reduce heat. Simmer for eight to ten minutes or until berries have burst. Serve over French toast.

Yield: 8 servings

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 360
Fat: 3gm
Cholesterol: 17mg
Sodium: 681mg
Carbohydrate: 67g
Protein: 20gm