Best 18 Vanilla Banana French Toast Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure as we delve into the world of vanilla banana french toast, a delectable breakfast dish that combines the sweet flavors of vanilla and banana with the comforting taste of French toast. This classic recipe is elevated by the addition of fragrant vanilla, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create a perfect plate of vanilla banana french toast that will impress your family and friends. So gather your apron and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that promises to satisfy your cravings and leave you with a lingering taste of pure delight.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA FRENCH TOAST



Banana French Toast image

The banana in this recipe is pureed into the batter along with eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla. This is wonderful!

Provided by Marie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 banana, sliced
6 slices bread

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except bread in a blender and mix well.
  • Pour batter into a shallow dish.
  • Dip each bread slice into batter for several seconds, coating both sides.
  • Place bread in a buttered non stick skillet and cook over medium heat until golden on both sides.

EASY BANANA FRENCH TOAST



Easy Banana French Toast image

This is a simple and quick way to use those still good but aesthetically non-pleasing week-old bananas. I like to use a less dense, lighter bread with this recipe, like normal sandwich bread.

Provided by TheDangerChef

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 6 slices

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 banana
1 egg
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 pinches ground cinnamon
2 drops vanilla extract
6 slices bread

Steps:

  • Mash the banana in a shallow bowl with a fork; mix it until most lumps disappear.
  • Scramble both eggs into the bowl along with the spices and vanilla extract.
  • Preheat a griddle or frying pan.
  • Use cooking spray or butter.
  • Dip slices of bread in mixture and transfer to pan.
  • Cook both sides until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.7, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 139.8, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 3.2

VANILLA BANANA FRENCH TOAST



Vanilla Banana French Toast image

I thought of the recipe one morning and served it to my dad...let's just say he licked the plate clean! Serve with maple syrup, peanut butter, or honey...or all three!

Provided by Stevie Bowden

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 eggs
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 ¼ teaspoons white sugar
2 slices bread
1 banana, sliced

Steps:

  • Beat eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar together in a bowl. Place bread into the egg mixture to soak.
  • Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat and brown the slices of bread on both sides. Heat a smaller lightly oiled skillet over medium-low heat and pour the remaining egg mixture into the skillet. Allow the eggs to set in the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes, then continue to cook and stir eggs until scrambled.
  • Place 1 slice of toast onto a plate and top with the eggs. Layer the slices of banana over the eggs, then place the second slice of toast on top to make a sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.7 calories, Carbohydrate 68.4 g, Cholesterol 372 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 482.7 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA FRENCH TOAST SKILLET RECIPE BY TASTY



Peanut Butter Banana French Toast Skillet Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: baguette, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, unsalted butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, large banana

Provided by Julie Klink

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 baguette, stale
4 eggs
1 cup heavy cream, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
⅓ cup peanut butter
1 large banana, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • On a cutting board, cut the baguette in half lengthwise, then slice into 1-inch (2 ½ cm) pieces.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, ½ cup heavy cream, the vanilla, and cinnamon.
  • Add the bread to the egg mixture and stir until evenly coated.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over low heat. Add the butter, brown sugar, and remaining ½ cup of heavy cream. Whisk to combine and cook until bubbling, about 3 minutes.
  • Whisk in the peanut butter until fully incorporated and bubbling, about 3 minutes. Add the sliced bananas and stir to coat.
  • Pour the bread mixture over sauce into skillet and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • Let the skillet cool for about 5 minutes, then cover with large plate. Holding one hand over the plate, gently flip the skillet upside-down, allowing the French toast to release from the pan with the banana layer on top. Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 30 grams

CHOCOLATE BANANA FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Banana French Toast Breakfast Bake Recipe by Tasty image

This chocolate banana breakfast bake is so addicting, you'll have a hard time sharing it. The caramel combined with the banana custard and brioche bread makes for a rich and perfectly gooey bite that'll have you coming back for more.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 bananas, mashed
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
12 cups brioche bread, 1 loaf (day old bread)
1 cup chocolate chips
¼ cup pecan, chopped
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 stick
1 cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons pecan, chopped
3 bananas, halved lengthwise and crosswise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Make the banana custard: In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the eggs, milk, and heavy cream and stir to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla and mix with a fork.
  • Add the sugar mixture to the custard mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add the cubed bread, chocolate chips, and pecans to the custard mixture and toss well to coat. Let soak for 10 minutes.
  • While the bread is soaking, make the caramel base: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter for about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and hot.
  • Add the brown sugar and stir to combine. Microwave for another minute, stirring halfway, until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
  • Add the salt, vanilla, and pecans and stir to combine.
  • Pour the caramel into the bottom of a 9 (22 cm) x 13-inch (33 cm) baking dish and spread evenly. Arrange the bananas, cut side down, over the caramel.
  • Spoon the brioche-custard mixture evenly over the bananas.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 40-45 minutes longer, until the custard is set. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the baking dish to loosen the bake, then invert onto a rectangular serving dish. Do not wait any longer than 5 minutes or the bake will stick to the pan.
  • Slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 43 grams

PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA FRENCH TOAST



Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast image

An unique and delicious recipe that my mom used to make. It is so easy that even kids can help to make it. Serve it hot with butter or margarine and syrup.

Provided by Bon

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg
1 dash vanilla extract
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 slices bread
1 small banana, sliced
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and vanilla together.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on top of each slice of bread. Place the banana slices on top of one of the slices of bread. Place the other slice of bread on top of the first, to make a peanut butter and banana sandwich.
  • In a skillet or frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Dip the sandwich into the egg mixture and place in the heated skillet. Cook until brown on both sides. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.1 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 123.5 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 362.2 mg, Sugar 9 g

NUTELLA-BANANA FRENCH TOAST



Nutella-Banana French Toast image

Gale Gand made crepes from Nutella and Bananas, and I just adapted her dish into a much easier recipe for French toast. What a way to start the day! I use whole wheat toast to make me think I'm eating healthy.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Breakfast

Time 11m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 slices of your favorite bread
1 tablespoon nutella
thinly sliced ripe banana
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
butter
confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Spread Nutella on one slice of bread.
  • Cover the Nutella with thin slices of banana.
  • Place second slice of bread on top.
  • Beat egg, vanilla and milk together.
  • Dip the sandwich in the egg/milk mixture flipping to cover both sides.
  • Heat butter in skillet over medium heat.
  • Place sandwich in skillet and cook about 3 minutes per side until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • Dust french toast with confectioner's sugar and eat immediately.

BANANA BOURBON FRENCH TOAST



Banana Bourbon French Toast image

This is very rich and delicious and is perfect for impressing your company. I love it, but usually scale it down quite a bit since it's just me. It's in my B&B arsenal.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 bananas, sliced
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Bourbon
2 tablespoons butter
6 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vanilla
1/2 cup cream (you may sub in half & half)
8 slices thick white bread (I use Texas Toast)

Steps:

  • To make sauce: In a small pan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat; carefully add bananas and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from stove and add bourbon; return to flame and continue simmering an additional 2 minutes. Cover and keep warm until ready to use.
  • To make batter: In a large bowl, whisk eggs and salt. Add vanilla. Pour in cream, continuing to whisk until well blended.
  • Melt 1 to 2 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Dip each bread slice in batter and cook each side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread slices.
  • Transfer 2 bread slices to individual plates and top with banana slices and sauce. Serve with maple syrup or powdered sugar.

BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Banana French Toast Bake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, bananas, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, heavy cream, milk, french bread, powdered sugar

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 bananas, sliced
8 eggs
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 loaf french bread, cut into 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) cubes
powdered sugar, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Over medium-high heat, melt butter and stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer and add the sliced bananas.
  • In a large bowl, whisk 8 eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, heavy cream, and milk.
  • Add the cubes of French bread, and gently stir until the bread has soaked up all the liquid.
  • Pour the bread into a greased 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. Top with the banana and sugar glaze.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges and top. (Times and temperatures may vary based on oven).
  • Serve with powdered sugar on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 42 grams

EASY BAKED BANANA FRENCH TOAST



Easy Baked Banana French Toast image

Save time without the hassle of dipping individual pieces and frying on the stove top. Any kind of sandwich bread will work, and you can add any fruit or cream cheese. I used bananas because it's what I had on hand.

Provided by Cutie

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 eggs
1 ¾ cups milk
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 slices wheat bread, cubed
2 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg together in a bowl. Stir bread cubes and bananas into egg mixture until coated; pour into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 274 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 520.4 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

HEALTHY LOW-FAT BANANA FRENCH TOAST



Healthy Low-Fat Banana French Toast image

Mmm what a great french toast! I go wild when I cook sometimes, and this is definitely one of my experiments that worked for the better! Its good-for-you and good-for-your-taste-buds! This is softer then your classic french toast, but the yummy flavors are just too good to resist!

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 pieces of toast, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 egg whites (or 1 egg)
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1/2 a large banana)
1/2 cup skim milk
1 1/2 teaspoons melted reduced fat margarine (non-hydrogenated)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon banana extract (banana flavour)
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 -6 slices whole wheat bread, best if stale (Amount depends on how thick your bread is or how much you let it absorb. I use 6 pcs sandwich bread.)

Steps:

  • Preheat a greased griddle or frying pan (not too hot or they will burn before they cook).
  • Puree (in a food processor, blender, or smoothie maker) the mashed banana, milk, vanilla, and banana flavour until the banana is completely smooth with no lumps. Add melted margarine and egg whites and pulse until completely incorporated.
  • Sift the next 3 ingredients (flour through cinnamon) in a small bowl.
  • Transfer wet ingredients into a larger bowl, and whisk dry ingredients into wets, and ignore small flour lumps.
  • NOTE: Be sure to whisk batter before dipping each batch of toast. Also, dont add any extra banana or milk to the batter (it will result in soggy toast).
  • Dip each side of the toast in the batter for a couple of seconds, and allow some of the excess batter to drip off. (for the last piece of bread you will likely have to swab up the remaining batter. Don't worry if the toast tears, just stick it back together on the frying pan).
  • Cook each side just over a minute, or until browned to your desired colour.
  • Serve with lots of maple syrup. Refrigerate the leftovers and put them in the toaster the next day. OR cool on a cooking cooling rack, and when completely cool, wrap in foil and freeze. Warm in microwave then toast and enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA FRENCH TOAST



Peanut Butter Banana French Toast image

Eleanor Smith uses peanut butter and banana to give this breakfast staple a kid-pleasing twist. "I call it 'Lightning Flash French Toat'," she writes from Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup peanut butter
4 slices whole wheat bread
1 small firm banana, sliced
2 eggs
1/3 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
Honey, optional

Steps:

  • Spread peanut butter on two slices of bread. Top with banana slices and remaining bread. In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla. Dip both sides of sandwiches into egg mixture. , In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; grill sandwiches on both sides until golden brown. Serve with honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

BANANA AND NUTELLA® FRENCH TOAST



Banana and Nutella® French Toast image

Excellent for breakfast or dessert and best served warm. Serve with ice cream or fruit.

Provided by Nico

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella®)
4 slices bread
1 banana, sliced
¼ cup chocolate milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Spread chocolate-hazelnut spread on 1 side of each slice of bread. Arrange banana slices over chocolate-hazelnut spread on 2 of the slices. Place remaining slices atop bananas to form 2 sandwiches.
  • Whisk chocolate milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Dip sandwiches in milk mixture and turn as necessary to coat completely.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches in hot butter until both sides are golden brown and banana and chocolate spread have softened, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63.1 g, Cholesterol 219 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 552.3 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

UPSIDE-DOWN BANANA-WALNUT FRENCH TOAST



Upside-Down Banana-Walnut French Toast image

Everyone wants to have a few great brunch recipes that can be made ahead of time. This is one of them. The flavor of this French toast? Think Bananas Foster-minus the rum.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3 medium bananas, sliced
1 loaf (about 1 lb) sliced unfrosted firm cinnamon bread
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and walnuts until smooth. Gently stir in bananas. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
  • Reserve ends of bread for another use because they don't soak up the egg mixture very well. Arrange 2 layers of bread on banana mixture, tearing bread to fit if needed.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and vanilla with wire whisk until well blended. Pour over bread. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 325°F. Uncover; bake 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve portions upside down, spooning sauce from bottom of dish over each serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 42 g, TransFat 1 g

YUMMY AND HEALTHY BANANA FRENCH TOAST SANDWICH



Yummy and Healthy Banana French Toast Sandwich image

This is something I just tinkered with until it came out to my liking. I tried it with jelly on the inside, but I couldn't taste it, so I just decided to leave the jelly out. The bananas still stay in between the bread without it. It's very delicious and low-fat as well. It doesn't even need syrup.

Provided by filiaxel

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons liquid egg substitute
1 tablespoon vanilla-flavored soy milk (such as Silk®)
1 dash vanilla extract
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 banana, thinly sliced
2 slices whole wheat bread
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine egg substitute, soy milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  • Overlap banana slices over 1 slice of bread. Place second slice of bread on top and press down so sandwich holds together. Dip sandwich in egg mixture and coat both sides.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; spray with cooking spray. Place sandwich in hot skillet and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip it over carefully and cook second side until browned, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 332.2 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE



Banana French Toast Bake image

Hamburger buns and bananas come together in this whimsical, make-ahead dish the whole family will love. It's the ultimate breakfast for dinner. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 whole wheat hamburger buns
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 medium bananas, sliced
6 large eggs
4 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut buns into 1-in. cubes; place half in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with cream cheese, bananas and remaining cubed buns., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, syrup and cinnamon; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Remove from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

BANANA FRENCH TOAST



Banana French Toast image

Why wait for the weekend to enjoy French toast when you can whip up this irresistible banana enriched breakfast in practically no time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fat-free milk (skim)
1 large egg
1 tablespoon light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt
1/2 tablespoon butter
4 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
1 banana
4 teaspoons pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large shallow bowl, whisk together milk, egg, sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  • Dip bread, one slice at a time, into egg mixture, pressing down so bread absorbs liquid. In a large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Place all 4 slices in skillet; cook 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, cut banana crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Divide bread between two plates; top with banana and syrup. Serve.

BANANA-CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST



Banana-Cinnamon French Toast image

Provided by Ronald Bruno

Categories     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Dairy     Egg     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Banana     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Rhode Island     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large very ripe banana (about 8 ounces)
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 slices whole wheat bread
3 tablespoons butter
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • Blend first 4 ingredients in processor until smooth. Transfer to 13x9-inch pan. Place bread in milk mixture and soak until all liquid is absorbed, turning bread occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add bread and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Serve; pass syrup separately.

Tips:

  • Use stale bread for French toast. Stale bread absorbs more egg mixture and results in a more flavorful and structured toast.
  • Slice the bread into thick slices, about 1 inch thick. This will help the bread hold up better during cooking.
  • Use a mixture of eggs, milk, and vanilla extract for the egg wash. The milk adds richness and creaminess, while the vanilla extract adds flavor.
  • Add spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, to the egg wash for extra flavor.
  • Cook the French toast over medium heat. This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
  • Serve the French toast immediately with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Vanilla banana French toast is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch recipe. It's perfect for using up stale bread and ripe bananas. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch idea, give vanilla banana French toast a try.

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