Banana Bread French Toast
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Banana Bread French Toast
Description
This variation of French toast uses banana bread as the base, which should be slightly dried out to absorb the custard batter evenly. The egg mixture is flavored with vanilla, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg, enhancing the banana bread's warmth and sweetness.
After soaking, each slice is dredged in crushed cornflakes, which create a crisp outer coating during pan-frying in butter. Cooking is done over medium heat until the exterior is golden and crunchy with a tender interior. The result is a textured French toast that combines the soft crumb of banana bread with a crunchy crust.
Banana slices and maple syrup served on top add freshness and a complementary sweetness. This recipe is suitable for a full loaf of banana bread, making it ideal for sharing or multiple servings.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe banana bread with chocolate chips and coconut, sliced into 3/4 inch thick slices
- 3 egg beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups cornflakes finely crushed
- ¼ cup butter softened and divided
Topping
- 1 banana peeled and sliced
- maple syrup
Instructions
- Allow banana bread to dry out slightly in open air for about 1 day (you can also place the slices on a baking sheet and place in a 200°F oven for about 3 hours).
- In a shallow dish whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another shallow bowl, add the crushed cornflakes.
- Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture then dredge each piece in cornflakes until completely covered.
- Place a large nonstick pan or griddle over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons butter.
- Cook French toast on each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
- Drain on paper towels for 1 minute before plating and serving with sliced bananas and maple syrup.
Notes
- This recipe uses one full-size (5"x9") loaf of banana bread with chocolate chips and coconut.
- Allow the banana bread slices to dry out slightly before dipping to help them soak up the egg mixture without becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 443 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12g | |
| Calories | 443kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 92mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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