Easy Oven-baked French Toast with Raisin Syrup

Recipe courtesy of California Raisin Marketing Board.

Recipe Ingredients:

French Toast:
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices California raisin bread (preferably "day-old")

Sauce:
1/2 cup maple flavor syrup
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup California raisins

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Generously grease cookie sheet.
2. For French Toast: In shallow bowl, combine eggs, milk and vanilla extract; blend well. Dip bread in egg/milk mixture to coat well. Arrange on greased baking sheet.
3. Bake at 450°F (230°C) for 10 minutes or until golden brown on bottom.
4. For Sauce: Meanwhile, in small saucepan, heat maple syrup, honey and raisins. Serve over French toast.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe): Calories: 210; Total Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 45mg; Total Carbs: 44g; Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 28g; Protein: 4g; Sodium: 130mg; Potassium: 206mg.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of California Raisin Marketing Board.