1 C. mashed ripe banana
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
4 (1-inch-thick) slices Italian bread
1 C. skim milk
2 T. brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. baking powder
4 large egg whites
2 large eggs
2 tsp. margarine, divided
1/2 C. maple syrup

Combine banana and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir well; set aside. Cut bread slices in half crosswise; cut a slit through cut sides of each piece of bread to form a pocket. Stuff 2 T. banana mixture into pocket of each piece of bread. Combine milk and next 6 ingredients (milk through eggs) in a large shallow dish, and stir well with a whisk. Arrange stuffed bread pieces in a single layer in dish, turning to coat. Cover and chill 45 minutes or until milk mixture is absorbed, turning bread pieces over after 20 minutes. Melt 1 tsp. margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add half of bread pieces. Cook 4 minutes. Carefully turn bread over; cook 3 minutes or until browned. Repeat procedure with remaining margarine and bread pieces. Serve with maple syrup.

Yield: 4 servings
Serving Size: 2 bread pieces and 2 T. maple syrup

Caloires: 354
Fat: 5.1g
Fiber: 2.5g