Description
A decadent twist on classic French toast, combining fluffy banana bread with rich Bananas Foster topping for a caramelized, nutty breakfast indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (220g) brown sugar, light or dark
- 1/2 cup (65g) chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup (58g) salted butter
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup (80ml) maple syrup
- 1 tsp (4g) vanilla bean paste or extract
- 1 tsp (4g) rum extract (optional)
- 2 large bananas or 3 medium bananas, sliced into 1” coins
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (12g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- Large pinch of salt
- 1 cup (240ml) milk of choice
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp (8g) vanilla bean paste or extract
- 4–6 thick slices (1.25″ thick) of leftover banana bread, or 12 slices (1′ thick) of brioche bread
- 2 tbsp butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, melt the salted butter over medium heat and add the brown sugar, stirring until dissolved.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla bean paste, and optional rum extract; cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the sliced bananas and cook, turning gently, until caramelized, about 3-4 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with milk, vanilla bean paste, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing just until incorporated.
- Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat and melt a thin layer of butter.
- Dip each slice of banana bread (or brioche) into the custard mixture, allowing it to soak briefly on each side.
- Cook the soaked slices in the skillet until golden brown, about 2‑3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the cooked French toast to a serving plate and spoon generous amounts of the warm Bananas Foster topping over each slice.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra walnuts or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
For extra richness, drizzle additional maple syrup or a splash of bourbon over the finished dish. Use day‑old banana bread for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx 150g)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: Bananas Foster,French Toast,Banana Bread,Dessert Breakfast,Caramelized Bananas