French Toast Bread Pudding

Another great and easy recipe from Cook Yourself Thin Faster. We made this for breakfast yesterday and I have to admit, I didn't fully follow the recipe. It says to refrigerate overnight, but I made it immediately. It still tasted great. We even added some frozen strawberries to it for extra flavor, it was delicious. A must try! I realize  I need to take better pictures, as the pictures never seem to do the dish justice! Trust me, it is good and I highly recommend putting strawberries or some type of fruit in it, even thought it already has mashed bananas, it gives it extra flavor!

French Toast Bread Pudding

Cooking Spray

4 c (about 8 slices) whole wheat bread

Cut into 1 inch cubes (put in your baking dish and set aside)

In bowl mix:

4 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened

2 very ripe bananas, mashed

Mix Well then add:

2 Large eggs (one at a time)

2 egg whites (one at a time)

¾ c lowfat milk

3 tbs pure maple syrup

½ tsp vanilla extract

Zest of 1 orange

(Mix well and pour over bread, refrigerate overnight)

1 tbs confectioners' sugar, for garnish

375º let sit for 15 minutes after taking out of refrigerator, bake for 30-40 minutes.