1 large loaf (1 pound) of French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 eggs
3 cups skim milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
Topping:
3 Tbsp margarine
2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup lowfat granola or chopped walnuts
Instructions
The night before:
Spray a 9x13 baking dish and scoop in the cubed bread; spread into an even layer.
In a bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add milk, vanilla, cinnamon and raisins and mix thoroughly.
Pour the milk and egg mixture over the bread, making certain all the bread is softened. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning: Preheat oven to 350 F.
In a small pan, melt the margarine, honey or syrup, and brown sugar. Mix in the granola or nuts. Drop by spoonfuls over the top of the bread and bake for 30 minutes.
