Lightened Creme Brulee French Toast

Perfect for breakfast. Thank you Food Done Light

1 stick (1/2 cup) light butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tbsp. light corn syrup
1 12″ french baguette
2 large eggs
3/4 cup egg substitute or equivalent to 3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vanilla coconut creamer or soy creamer
1 tbsp. Grand Marnier
1/4 tsp. kosher salt

• Spray a 13″ x 9″ baking dish with cooking spray.
• In a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, sugar and corn syrup  Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth.  Pour the mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
• Place slices of bread into a single layer into the baking dish.  Squeeze in the bread so it fits tightly together.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, egg substitute, creamer, Grand Marnier and salt.
• Pour mixture evenly over the bread.  Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Take off the foil and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until French toast is puffed and slightly golden.
• Serve immediately.  There is no need for syrup.  The delicious caramel is all you need.

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 319    Fat 10 grams    Carbs 52 grams    Fiber 1 gram    Protein 7 grams