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Rabanada (Brazilian French Toast) Recipe
Rabanada is essentially a Brazilian version of french toast. It's made with thick slices of bread that are soaked in a sweet and creamy custard, then pan-fried and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar. It's a popular dessert or breakfast during the holiday season and has quickly become a crowd-favorite at our house. All you need is 6 ingredients for this plant-based version of Rabanada.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 to 5
Calories: 413 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 2 very ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups of plant-based milk
- 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon
- 1 stale baguette, sliced diagonally in 1-inch pieces
- light cooking oil (we used olive, but grape-seed oil or cooking spray might work even better)
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Blend bananas, plant-based milk, flour and vanilla in a blender or in a food processor until smooth.
- Spread out baguette slices in a single layer on a baking pan.
- Pour banana mixture onto the bread and flip slices to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes, then flip over and let soak for 10 minutes more. Sprinkle cinnamon on one or both sides of each piece to preference.
- Preheat a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Apply cooking spray or a thin layer of oil and begin cooking the soaked bread for 5 to 7 minutes on one side and about 3 minutes on the other.
- When ready, the toast should be golden to medium brown and flecked with darker spots. A plate covered with tinfoil will keep cooked pieces warm.
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Notes
- Use the right bread! The most important part of any french toast recipe is using the right bread. If you have access to vegan-friendly Portuguese Bread rolls like Pão Francês please use it! This will give your Rabanada the most authentic touch. Otherwise, a crusty french baguette with a dense crumb is the next best option.
- Be careful not to over soak. When testing this recipe, we used very stale, hearty bread that allowed for a longer soak time. Keep a close eye on your bread and if it appears to be softening too much in the soaking liquid, remove it!
- Enjoy immediately while warm. Similar to fried foods, this Brazilian french toast is best when served immediately while it's still warm and crispy on the outside, and soft and custard-like on the inside.
Nutrition Information
Calories
413kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
680mg
(28%)
Potassium
443mg
(13%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
66IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
298mg
(30%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3to 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories 413
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 413kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.