Almond Butter & Jelly Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

• 8 – 1” slices of challah or thick sliced bread

• 8 Tablespoons of almond butter (creamy or crunchy)

• 8 teaspoons jam – use your favorite flavor

• 1 ½ cups milk

• 4 eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• 2 -3 Tablespoons butter

Cooking Directions

1. In a pie plate or a shallow dish, combine milk, eggs and vanilla. Mix well. In each 1’slice of bread gently cut an opening across the top about 2/3 of the way. Using the knife cut further down into the slice creating a pocket without cutting all the way through the bread. Gently fill the pocket with a tablespoon of almond butter and finish with a teaspoon of jam.

2. Lay the bread into the egg and milk mixture for 1-2 minutes on each side to absorb the liquid. In a sauté pan, melt the butter and add the soaked pieces of bread. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side on medium heat or until the bread is golden brown.

3. Serve with powdered sugar, fresh fruit or syrup.