Prepare this baked apple-cinnamon French toast in advance, then pop it in the oven for a leisurely and luxurious weekend morning.

Recipe Ingredients: 

• 3 cups nonfat milk
• 2 cups liquid egg substitute, such as Egg Beaters
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound loaf of sliced whole wheat bread
• 1 cup chopped dried apples (3 ounces)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Recipe Steps:

• Whisk milk, egg whites, honey, vanilla and salt in a large bowl.
• Trim crusts off eight bread slices and set aside. Cut the crusts and remaining bread into 1-inch pieces. Toss with dried apples, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl.
• Coat 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Transfer bread mixture to pan. Place reserved crustless slices evenly on top, trimming to fit.
• Whisk milk mixture, then pour evenly over the bread. Press bread down, making sure it’s evenly moist. Cover with parchment paper, then foil, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
• When you’re ready to bake the French toast, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Bake covered for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking, until set and lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes; dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve.

Recipe Nutrition:

• Per serving: 183 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 33 g carbohydrate; 10 g protein; 4 g fiber; 344 mg sodium; 313 mg potassium
• Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (21% daily value)
• 2 Carbohydrate Servings
• Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit

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