Banana Filled French Toast

1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, cut into 1 inch slices
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
4 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon milk
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Create a pocket about 2/3 of the way into each slice of bread by cutting along an edge. Fill pockets with 2 or 3 banana slices each.

In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, water, milk, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest. Dip the bread slices in the mixture, allowing slices to become saturated.

Grease your skillet or griddle with butter or Pam. Place a few slices at a time in the skillet, and cook, turning once, until both sides are golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar to serve. Serve with warm syrup.