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banana bread french toast recipe

Banana Bread French Toast

Transform day-old banana bread into a decadent breakfast treat with this easy French toast recipe featuring a rich custard coating and intense banana flavor.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 slices thick banana bread, day-old preferred
  • 2 large overripe bananas, mashed smooth
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Butter for pan, as needed

Instructions

  • Prep: Mash bananas until smooth, slice bread thick
  • Mix: Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla together
  • Soak: Dip bread slices, coat both sides well
  • Cook: Heat butter, cook until golden brown
  • Serve: Transfer to plates, add desired toppings

Notes

  • Use day-old banana bread for best texture and absorption
  • Keep heat at medium to prevent burning while cooking through
  • Add mashed banana to custard for intense banana flavor
  • Keep finished pieces warm in a 200Β°F oven if cooking in batches
  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Pan-frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 385 calories
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg

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