For those days when you still feel sleepy when you're hungry...
Peel and core 2 firm apples (granny smith work the best, but use any other firm fleshed variety that suits your fancy) and slice.
In a medium sauce pan over medium heat, melt 3 tbsp butter and add the apples. Cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup maple syrup. cook another 7-8 minutes until apples are soft and golden. Pour this filling into a 9 inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup yogurt and 1/2 cup apple juice (or 1 cup milk to 1/2c yogurt) add 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Take 4-6 slices of day old loaf of your choice (cinnamon raisin is delicious). Dip each slice of bread in the milk mixture and arrange on top of the apple slices. Pour the remaining milk mixture on top.
Cover and refrigerate over night. Wake up, drag a comb across your hair and put into an oven at 350˚ for 30-45 minutes, until golden brown.
Serve with fresh fruit and a hot cup of something strong!!!
I tried this with 1/2 cup of yogurt and 2 eggs with just a splash of apple juice and it was better.whisk the eggs until they are pale and frothy. I liked this way much better, the eggs gave it a little more substance to coast you through to lunch.
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