Ingredients:

For filling:

• 8 oz. cream cheese or dairy-free alternative
• 1 Tbsp. sugar or maple syrup
• 1 tsp. finely minced lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp. finely minced lime zest
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. gluten-free vanilla
• 1/3 cup diced strawberries

For French toast:

• 1 1/2 cups milk or dairy-free alternative (such as almond or coconut)
• 6 large eggs
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. gluten-free vanilla
• 1 loaf Three Bakers Whole Grain White Bread

Directions:

1. Cream together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon and lime zests, first measure of cinnamon, and first measure of vanilla. When well blended, mix in the diced strawberries.
2. Whisk together milk, eggs, second measure of cinnamon, and second measure of vanilla. Pour into a shallow dish large enough to hold bread slices.
3. Spread cream cheese mixture onto a slice of Three Bakers Whole Grain White Bread, leaving about 1/4” boarder around edge of bread. Top with a second slice of bread.
4. Place layered bread into the egg mixture. Allow to soak mixture for one minute. Flip bread and allow to soak for one minute longer. Place soaked bread into a preheated skillet that has a tablespoon of butter or coconut oil melted in it.
5. Cook French toast until golden brown. Using a spatula, flip the French toast over and cook the other side until golden. Set French toast aside on a warmed platter. Continue with remaining bread until all the French toast is cooked.
6. Top with sliced strawberries, maple syrup or strawberry syrup.