Firefighter French Toast

We're big breakfast people around here. Waffles, pancakes, cereal, you name it--we're all over it. It's by far the meal that our girls eat the most at and get the most excited about. And because of that, Travis and I try to make our breakfasts as nutritious and filling as possible (for all of us).  So, you can imagine our excitement when we stumbled upon a french toast recipe that's not only healthy but also reminiscent of homemade banana bread. Sound divine? It sure is!

French Toast
from Rip Esselstyn's The Engine 2 Diet
Serves 2-3

1 banana, well mashed
1/2 cup non-dairy milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
A dash of nutmeg (optional--this is our addition)
4-6 slices of whole grain bread or baguette slices (NOT white bread, which is too flimsy for this mixture)

Combine the banana, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a shallow bowl. Dip the bread slices in the mixture and cook in a nonstick skillet (or griddle) on medium heat for 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.

Our suggestions: For an incredibly tasty tropical twist, top with diced strawberries and mango and a drizzle of agave nectar. Or for a classic combo, spread with your favorite natural peanut butter (our favorite is Whole Food's Honey Roasted PB), sliced bananas, and some maple syrup or agave nectar.
Or, if you have some leftover banana mixture, you can use it to make this delicious smoothie! In a blender, place the leftover banana mixture, a 1/4 nectarine, and 1/2 an apple, and blend until smooth; set aside. In a juicer, juice 1 1/2 apples,  4 carrots, 1 orange, and a 1/4 sweet potato (after all have been peeled). Add the juice to the blender mixture and mix until combined.  This smoothie is sweet and spicy, and pairs perfectly with the french toast!