Banana Bread French Toast Recipe

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Banana Bread French Toast Recipe

In this banana bread french toast recipe, slices of banana bread are dipped in a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard and cooked until golden brown for the most perfectly delicious breakfast or brunch!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: Servings

Author: Laura

Cost: $6

Equipment

Ingredients

1 loaf banana bread*
2 large eggs
1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cups whole milk
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 Tablespoons salted butter (for cooking)

Instructions

Preheat griddle to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Or, preheat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Cut the banana bread into ¾” thick slices.
Whisk the eggs, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl.
Then whisk in the milk and vanilla.
Pour into a shallow bowl or baking dish that is large enough to dip a piece of banana bread in.
Melt ½ Tablespoon butter on the preheated electric griddle (or fry pan).
While the butter is melting, dip a piece of banana bread into the custard and let it soak for 3-5 seconds. Then flip and repeat on the other side.
Remove the banana bread from the custard and place on the heated, buttered cooking surface.
Cook for 4-6 minutes on the first side or until golden brown.
Flip and cook on the second side for 4 minutes or until golden-brown.
Continue dipping/cooking until all the banana bread has been used.
Serve immediately with maple syrup, butter, etc.

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Notes

*Note on loaf size: my homemade loaf was about 2 pounds, 880g.

Ingredient Substitution Notes

Banana bread. I suggest using my homemade banana bread recipe, it's the best. Or, you can use a mix or store-bought. I make the banana bread at least a day in advance so it can cool completely before using in this recipe.

Light brown sugar. Dark brown sugar and coconut sugar are good substitutes.

Ground cinnamon. My family prefers Saigon cinnamon.

Whole milk. Half and half or even heavy cream work well in this recipe. You can use coconut milk if you'd like.

Salted butter. I highly suggest cooking this banana bread french toast in salted butter for the perfect flavor and texture. Unsalted butter works well too.

To Keep the French Toast Warm:

Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (93 degrees Celsius) and put a baking sheet in the oven. Transfer cooked pieces of french toast to the baking sheet in the oven. This way you can serve it all at one time.

Store

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Freeze

Or you can freeze this banana bread french toast in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Reheat in a covered baking dish in the oven, or in the microwave.

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