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Banana French Toast Recipe

Megan
Banana french toast is a simple and decadent french toast made from buttery bread soaked in a rich banana custard, fried to golden perfection. It’s topped with caramelized bananas and chopped nuts. This quick and easy french toast with bananas makes the perfect indulgent breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Holiday
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 knife

Ingredients
  

Banana French Toast

  • 4 - 5 slices of thick buttery bread like brioche, challah, or french bread
  • 1 large very ripe banana
  • 2 large eggs (US), room temperature
  • ¼ cup (59 ml) milk
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for frying

Caramelized Banana Topping

  • 2 large firm bananas, sliced into rounds
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons (50 g) light brown sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until it is smooth with just a few lumps. 
    Whisk in the eggs, milk, vanilla extract and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined. 
    1 large very ripe banana, 2 large eggs (US), room temperature, ¼ cup (59 ml) milk, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract , ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Dip each side of each piece of sliced toast bread in the banana custard. Allow the slices of bread to soak in the custard for 5 minutes while the skillet, griddle or pan heats up.
    4 - 5 slices of thick buttery bread
  • Place a slice of butter on a skillet, griddle or pan. Heat the pan over medium heat until the butter fully melts and begins to sizzle. Swirl the butter around the pan to fully coat the bottom of the pan.
    2 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter for frying
  • Place 2 - 3 slices of banana toast into the hot pan. Fry one side of the banana french toast for 2 - 4 minutes or until the toast is golden brown. Flip the banana toast bread and repeat.
    Transfer the banana french toast slices to a serving plate. 
  • Clean out the pan if needed. Melt the butter and brown sugar in the pan over low-medium heat until the butter fulls melts. The sugar will begin to bubble slightly. 
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 tablespoons (50 g) light brown sugar
  • Once this happens, add the sliced bananas from a couple of firm bananas in a single layer in the pan. 
    Cook the banana slices for 2 - 3 minutes, flip and repeat. If you would like to add some chopped nuts, add them at the end and cook an additional 1 - 2 minutes. 
    2 large firm bananas, sliced into rounds
  • Spoon the caramelized bananas and nuts on top of the plated banana french toast slices. Dust with powdered sugar, top with warm maple syrup or a dollop of freshly whipped cream and enjoy!

Notes

Store: Fully cool the french toast with bananas. Transfer the banana nut toast to an airtight container to store in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days. Store the caramelized bananas and nuts in a separate container in the fridge for up to 2 - 3 days. 
See Variations section for a Peanut Butter Banana French Toast option.
 
Keyword Banana French Toast, Banana French Toast Recipe, Caramelized Banana French Toast, French Toast with Bananas Recipe
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