French Toast Sundae
While laying in bed, trying to fall asleep, I thought up this delicious breakfast recipe:
This breakfast treat proves that decadent doesn’t mean unhealthy! And it reminds me so much of an ice cream and brownie sundae – with a special surprise in the middle. The baking process for the French toast makes it crunchy, not chewy as it would be if you cooked it on the griddle.
French Toast Sundae
Ingredients:
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 serving Banana Soft Serve
- Cocoa powder
- Honey
- Cherry on top!
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375 and grease bottom of glass casserole dish
- Beat eggs in a shallow dish
- Dredge one piece of bread in the egg mix as you normally would for French toast
- Place on dish and top with almond butter
- Repeat process with second piece of bread, placing on top of the first and pouring any leftover egg mix over the bread.
- Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until top is firm.
- Remove from dish, plate, top with banana soft serve.
- To make chocolate sauce, combine honey and cocoa powder in a small bowl until it mixes thoroughly. Pour on top of sundae.
- Top with a cherry and enjoy!
A perfect way to start a hectic day!
And I’m OFF!
Posted by: Caitlin 107 comments
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:38 am
That looks like desert!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:39 am
ahh stop posting such delicious eats after i’ve already had my breakfast…its making me jealous!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:40 am
That is one of the most amazing looking breakfasts I have ever seen! Good gosh!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Next time try it with a little cream cheese and jam in the middle… delish!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:41 am
I especially love the cherry on top, it really makes it look like dessert. I’m hungry again now!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Holy nom, nom, nom.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Wowza that looks incredible! I love the fresh cherry on top!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Mmmm, I have not had French toast in SO long! This looks awesome!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:43 am
Your breakfast looks great! Hope you have a good day!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:47 am
Yummm…. I love the use of banana whip for breakfast!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:48 am
yum…I’m inspired by you to start putting effort into breakfast in the morning! although it would be hard to give up eating breakfast at work..so easy, and a nice break in the morning too
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:55 am
YUM! That definitely looks like something I’d make during the weekend when I have a bit more time.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 9:56 am
holy guacamoleeeeee!this looks like something you could order at a gourmet breakfast place… like one of those fancy hotel breakfasts i can never afford. YUM! you’re so creative!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:01 am
What an AMAZING breakfast, as always, you always have good ones……..wish I had time in the a.m. to do the same, only on Sunday’s for me!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Oh that’s so pretty! Can I ask why you don’t ever use milk in your french toast dredging mix?
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Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Yeah, I’ve never made french toast without milk. I wonder how that would change the texture.
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caitlin Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 10:20 am
I’ve never made FT with milk! LOL I dunno – just a preference thing?
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Sarah for Real Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Hmm I was reading about it in Wikipedia. “In the United Kingdom it is often savory and known as “eggy bread” or “Gypsy toast” or “bread dipped in egg” in South East Wales.” They make it sound like the dairy part is an American thing, and totally optional. I know you’re pretty close to all things UK so maybe that’s it!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:06 am
Why is it that I always find really delicious looking breakfast recipes either during or after I’ve eaten my own breakfast?
This looks delicious, I’ll have to give it a try.
Your shots of it are really nice too!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Brilliant.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:10 am
That looks a million times better than the oatmeal I had this morning. It looks really indulgent, yet sounds healthy. My kinda breakfast.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:15 am
What a great recipe. I haven’t thought of baking french toast before, excellent idea.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:16 am
OMG! That looks amazing! I must make this as soon as possible.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:16 am
oh wow…that doesn’t look healthy at all but it’s great to know that it is!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:18 am
That is a BRILLIANT breakfast idea!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Are you kidding me???
I’m considering leaving work right now, going home, and do it!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Yum this definitely looks like dessert! I can’t wait to try this
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Oh my gosh Caitlin!!! Must buy bananas, cherries and cocoa powder asap. That looks absolutely incredible!
By the way, I’m heading over to the mall later today and I’m going to see if they have operation beautiful yet when I get there!
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caitlin Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 10:21 am
Thank you!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:22 am
I love when you post these unique breakfasts! What a wonderful way to start the day!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Best idea I have ever read EVER! Totally going to try it tomorrow
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Anything a la mode in the morning just makes you start your day off right! Have a great one!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:27 am
You have such creative breakfasts. If I veer off the whole wheat with pb path I feel brave.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:29 am
You know, I have never had french toast. Weird, right? Maybe I should try it today? It looks delicious!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Omg! I don’t think it would be an overstatement to say I NEED that!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:34 am
Wow. Love the sauce drizzled on the top for an extra touch.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:38 am
Oh, wow! You’re so creative with your breakfasts! Not surprising, since it’s probably your (and your readers’ too) favourite meal of the day!
Wei Wei
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:39 am
This looks like a decadent dessert!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Ok that is just crazy! that looks like a real sundae and is actually filled with a ton of good for you ingredients!
My favorite part is the cherry on top.. too cute!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:48 am
Wow! Just wow!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:49 am
I love French Toast! I was craving it this morning, but I didn’t have enough time before I had to rush off to my nannying job. It looks wonderful though!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:50 am
and i thought you had outdone yourself with the banana truffles! THIS looks to.die.for. thank you, you little genius, for bringing this into my life
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:53 am
That sounds & looks AMAZING!!! I’m going to make it as a breakfast treat for my husband’s bday – he loves breakfast more than any other meal!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:54 am
oh my goodness – caitlin, you just rocked my world. this looks absoultely awesome!!!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:54 am
What a beautiful breakfast! Sometimes I just love something sweet for breakfast, but this looks like it would actually keep me full for a few hours. Banana soft serve is the best!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:13 am
mmmm banana soft serve makes everything better!!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:14 am
OH MY GOSH, that’s amazing. I had an almond butter and banana sandwich for lunch yesterday, so maybe I’ll try this recipe today!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:16 am
Holy moly does this look amazing!! French toast has been popping up all over the blogosphere lately. I love that with the exception of the egg (easy fix) it’s already vegan! Yum!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:16 am
That looks amazing! I still need to try making the banana soft serve – yum! Question for you – Do you have a recommendation for a yummy tasting, relatively inexpensive and low calorie chocolate protein powder? Thanks!
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caitlin Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 11:18 am
I’m not really into chocolate flavored protein powders, so unfortunately I do not
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:17 am
oh.
my.
goodness gracious.
this looks like it came right out of a dream i didn’t know i had yet.
thank you for realizing my subconscious breakfast dreams.
awesome idea!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:20 am
YUM!! Thanks for creating/sharing this!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:23 am
That looks WONDERFUL! A perfect breakfast to make when guests are over, too.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:26 am
Seriously? That is mind-blowing.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:30 am
I’m out sick from work today so I thought I would walk over to Borders to read some magazines, and I picked up your book to read as well! I’ve got it next to me right now
I’m a just-graduated-college-intern with a just-graduated-college pay check, so forgive me for not purchasing a copy, but I will leave it out in the cafe for someone else to look through! It’s awesome, congratulations. I was a lit and language student so I understand the dream of seeing your name in print. Can’t wait to find out what the next book is!
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caitlin Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 11:33 am
Thank you for reading it!!! that means a lot
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:31 am
Yum! Dessert for breakfast!
Also, I have 8 giveaways going on on my blog right now if anyone is interested!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Your a genious, you know that right?
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Your a genious, you know that right?
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 11:49 am
Wow that looks amazingly good. Good thing it’s lunch time right now or I would have had to go get a snack.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
This looks amazing! I say you create a cookbook next!!!!
COngrats on Operation Beautiful!!!!!!!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Congrats on Operation Beautiful!!!
I say cookbook next!!! This looks amazing!!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I have never been more happy to have not eaten breakfast yet. I am going into my kitchen to make this NOW. I will post about it later today
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
I totally second the above poster saying you need to write a cookbook. This dish is ingenious, thanks for the awesome recipe!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
This looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:10 pm
that first picture is awesome! one of the best food pics i’ve seen on your blog so far (and i’ve been reading for a couple years now, haha)
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caitlin Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Thanks!!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:14 pm
That looks so beyond amazing. My mouth is watering because of that first picture. YUM.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Amazing… I am hungry now…
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
Holy beejezus! That looks amazing. I’m practically drooling at my desk. I wish I had that breakfast
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Wow that looks awesome. I want to make that right this very moment.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
Oh my gosh, that looks even better than a real sundae! I love all your creative breakfast ideas.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:41 pm
This def. looks decadent. I actually never crave dessert-like things in the morning but it would sure make a good lunch/dinner
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
looks amazing. and so healthy! wow
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
This is all I could think of doing after my friend Jen suggested she was going to eat banana soft serve for breakfast. Much more healthy than traditional french toast or waffles.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:53 pm
Such a great idea!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:55 pm
totally say you posted on twitter that you need some fashion help. welll i just so happen to love fashion and i subscribe to alot of fashion blogs. check this one out that i read daily.
http://whatiwore.tumblr.com/
she documents her daily outfit here. so maybe you’ll get some great ideas on outfits to wear for NYC! Hope this helps!!! Can’t wait to hear you promoting Operation Beautiful on The Today Show!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:56 pm
That looks decadent!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
this looks amazing! I love how you make every meal beautiful!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
That looks like the best breakfast I have ever seen!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
why do your b-fast eats always turn out SOOO good!?! i’ve already had b-fast, and now want more! =0) thanks for pointing out the director of GOTR in the last post! i will definitely be looking into getting in with that organization! it is such a fantastic group!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
oh my that’s quite a breakfast!! Wish it was mine
I’m obsessed with banana soft serve.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 1:05 pm
This is how EVERYONE should start their days!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
YUM! That looks delish! I can’t wait to make that for breakfast this weekend!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
That looks amazing! Do you use two bananas to make the soft serve? I’m not sure I could eat two bananas at breakfast, have you tried to make it with one?
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caitlin Reply:
July 28th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
You need to use two bananas to make the SS or the food processor doesn’t really do it’s job. But 1 serving = 1 banana or half of the SS.
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Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) Reply:
July 29th, 2010 at 1:59 am
I use 1 banana in my Vita-Mix, and as long as I use a tablespoon or 2 of almond milk in with it, it is perfect!! Sometimes I add frozen berries in as well.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 1:15 pm
That looks beautiful! I don’t know if I could eat it. Although after the first bite, I’d probably stop caring about how good it looked.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
OMG that looks so delicious. I am so inspired that I will be attempting to make this the first chance I get this weekend!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Genius! And thanks for stopping by my blog. I loved being able to support you and operation beautiful.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
That breakfast looks too amazing!!! And with the hidden almond butter surprise in the middle…classic!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
I’m seriously at a loss for words over your breakfast. It looks beyond incredible. I will be making this tomorrow morning, mark my words. Thank you for sharing this!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Pure brilliance! I have been craving french toast lately but I’ve never seen it baked in the oven. I’d love for it to be more crispy than usual so that’s perfect. I’ll have to try this, thanks for sharing!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Yep, I agree, that does look like the perfect start to the day!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
omg. that looks way too good to be healthy for you! hahahaha! i have to try it this weekend!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Heaven help me, you’re a genius! This looks DELISH!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
wow. that looks insanely delicious!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Genius. Thanks so much for sharing! Slurp!!!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 7:12 pm
oh my goodness, that’s your signature dish! looks like perfection
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
What a fun and healthy way to eat breakfast! Love the recipe
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Will you make me an epic breakfast like that when I come visit you!?
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Wow. That is probably one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. Can’t wait to try this!!
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
What a great idea, looks so good. I love things that are healthy decadent.
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on Jul 28th, 2010 at 10:17 pm
Wow, Wow, Wow…totally making this tomorrow!!
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on Jul 29th, 2010 at 12:09 am
Wow, I am making this tommorow as the person said above! I don’t have a vitamix or a food processor for the banana soft serve, but I’ll just mash the banana myself and put it in the freezer while the toast is cooking. If that doesn’t work I’ll just put mashed banana on top. Thanks for sharing it!!!
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on Jul 29th, 2010 at 9:44 am
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on Jul 30th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
oh my gosh. I am drooooling over this. YUMMY!
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