Banana Bread French Toast
Take banana bread to the next level when you soak it in a classic French toast batter and fry it for an impressive (but oh so easy!) breakfast or brunch. Top with chopped walnuts, sliced bananas and maple syrup for extra decadence.
Servings
8 servings
Prep Time
25 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 4large eggs
- 3/4cup low-fat milk
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4teaspoon cinnamon
- 8slices banana bread, about 1 inch thick
- 2tablespoons butter, divided
- Toasted chopped walnuts, sliced banana and pure maple syrup for topping
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a 4-cup measuring cup or mixing bowl.
- Arrange 4 slices of banana bread in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour half of the egg mixture over the bread. Let soak for 1 minute, then turn the slices over and soak for 1 minute more.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the slices and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining banana bread, egg mixture and butter.
- To serve, top with walnuts, sliced banana and maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 8 servings)
| Calories | 294kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate Total | 41g |
| Total Sugars | 21g |
| Added Sugars | 15g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Total Fat | 11g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Mono Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 152mg |
| Sodium | 311mg |
| Protein | 9g |
| Potassium | 250mg |
| Calcium | 103mg |
| Chromium | 1mcg |
| Folate | 25mcg |
| Omega-6 | 1g |
| Vitamin E | 1mg |
| Zinc | 1mg |
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