Description
This banana bread french toast recipe features slices of banana bread dipped in a rich cinnamon-vanilla custard and cooked until golden brown. Enjoy a delicious breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 over medium heat.
- Cut the banana bread into ¾” thick slices.
- Whisk the eggs, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl.
- Whisk in the milk and vanilla.
- Pour into a shallow bowl or baking dish large enough to dip a piece of banana bread.
- Melt ½ Tablespoon butter on the preheated cooking surface.
- Dip a piece of banana bread into the custard and let it soak for 3-5 seconds. Flip and repeat on the other side.
- Place the soaked banana bread 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 and cooking until all banana bread is used.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, butter, etc.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade banana bread.
- Adjust the cooking time based on your cooking surface.
- Top with your favorite toppings for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 216 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg
Keywords: Banana Bread French Toast