Baked Applesauce French Toast Sandwiches

DH loves applesauce on his toast.A brunch recipe was born. It is quick and easy and easy to double for a crowd.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  slices  whole wheat bread or 8  slices  white bread, lightly toasted
• 3⁄4 cup applesauce
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 3 (1 g) packets Splenda sugar substitute
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2  teaspoons Amaretto
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups milk
• 1⁄2 cup  slivered almonds
• 2  teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
•  Pam cooking spray

Directions

1. Spread applesauce on four slices of toast.
2. In mixing bowl add eggs, Splenda, vanilla, Amaretto, flour, baking powder and milk.
3. Mix well and set aside.
4. Top the applesauce toast with another slice of plain toast.
5. Pour the batter in a flat dish.
6. Carefully place each sandwich in the batter and turn it so each side is coated.Because the bread is lightly toasted the bread will not be soggy.
7. Spray pam in a baking dish.
8. Place sandwiches in the baking pan.
9. Pour any batter left evenly over the sandwiches.
10. Preheat oven 350*.
11. Bake uncovered about 35 minutes. Last ten minutes of baking, sprinkle slivered almonds on top. You may sprinkle cinnamon if desired. The tops should be nicely browned.
12. Serve plain or with karo or maple syrup.
13. Recipe can doubled or tripled.
14. Prepared ahead and refrigerated if desired.
15. Allow an extra 10 minutes baking time if refrigerated.