Stuffed Banana Bread French Toast

Ingredients

• ½ (8-ounce) package Neufchâtel cheese, softened
• 2 medium DOLE® Bananas, chopped
• 1 large DOLE® Orange, zested (about 1½ tablespoons)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 prepared Classic DOLE® Banana Bread (recipe on dole.com), cut crosswise into 16 slices
• 2 tablespoons vegan buttery spread
• 1 cup DOLE® Blackberries
• 1 cup DOLE® Raspberries
• Maple syrup for serving (optional)

Directions

1.     Stir cheese, bananas and orange zest in a medium bowl. Makes about 1 cup.

2.     Whisk eggs and almond milk in a wide, shallow dish. Spread 8 slices of bread with cheese mixture; top with remaining 8 slices bread.

3.     Heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon buttery spread; melt and spread over griddle. Dip both sides of 4 sandwiches into egg mixture and place on hot griddle; cook 4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Repeat with remaining 1 tablespoon buttery spread and 4 sandwiches. Makes 8 stuffed French toasts.

4.     Serve French toast topped with berries and syrup, if desired.