Banana Bread French Toast Recipe

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4.7

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Banana Bread French Toast Recipe

Thick slices of banana bread are soaked in a custard mixture of egg yolks, whole milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt, then cooked in buttered skillet until golden and firm. This transforms leftover banana bread into a rich, cinnamon-spiced French toast, served warm with maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Description

The Banana Bread French Toast Recipe utilizes large slices of banana bread soaked thoroughly in a custard made from egg yolks, whole milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. The slices absorb the custard evenly on both sides over a total of 30 minutes, ensuring a moist, flavorful interior.

Cooking occurs on medium-low heat in a buttered skillet until both sides achieve golden brown color and the toast is cooked through to a firm texture. This method crisps the outside while preserving some tenderness inside.

Once cooked, the French toast is traditionally served warm with maple syrup and optionally fresh berries or sliced bananas for added freshness. This recipe is a way to reimagine banana bread into a breakfast or brunch dish with enhanced flavor and texture.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 egg large yolks
  • 1 cup whole milk 8 fl oz / 225 ml
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 7-8 lices banana bread
  • butter for cooking
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