Protein-Packed Banana Nut Chocolate Chip French Toast -

Ingredients

• 8 bananas, sliced and peeled
• 4 tbsp. of butter or butter alternative, divided
• 4 egg whites
• 4 whole eggs
• 1/2 cup Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
• pinch of sea salt
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 8 slices of your favorite bread (a thick-sliced bread works best)
• 4 tbsp. dark chocolate chips, divided
• Strawberries
• 4 tbsp. chopped pecans or walnuts, divided
• garnishes: additional sprinkle of cinnamon, Lifeway Farmer Cheese, additional nuts, sliced bananas, or chocolate chips, if desired