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Рецепт A healthy day-after-Halloween breakfast: Baked Pumpkin Chocolate French Toast with Bananas
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Ингредиенты
- 6 pieces whole wheat bread or 8 pieces gluten free bread (store bought)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup egg whites
- 1/2 cup TruMoo chocolate milk
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 2 bananas
- 6 small pats butter or buttery spread (optional)
- Real maple syrup for drizzling (optional)
View Full Recipe at This Mama Cooks!
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