Banana French Toast

A fork with some French toast bread slices topped with syrup and banana slices.

Banana French Toast is warm, cozy, and lightly sweet with hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and sweet caramelized bananas. This easy French toast recipe has a rich, custardy interior and golden crispy edges that makes for the perfect breakfast at home.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword banana french toast

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Calories 260kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Ingredients

6 slices bread (brioche, texas toast, good quality sandwich bread)
1 large overripe banana mashed well
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk (I use whole or half & half)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons butter
maple syrup, banana slices, powdered sugar, warmed peanut butter optional toppings

Instructions

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the mashed banana, eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg until smooth and combined.
^{*For the smoothest, and best results, you can also add everything into a blender and blend until smooth (I prefer doing this).}
1 large overripe banana, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Heat the butter in a large skillet pan over medium heat.
^{*If you're cooking multiple batches of the french toast, I recommend only adding some of the butter per batch.}
4 tablespoons butter
Dip slices of bread into the banana egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides of the bread well. Place it into the skillet pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
6 slices bread
Transfer the cooked french toast to a plate and serve warm with maple syrup, warm peanut butter drizzle, banana slices, powdered sugar, whipped cream, and/or fresh berries.

Notes

Topping Ideas -

- Fresh Banana Slices

- Warmed Peanut Butter : This is so good paired with the banana flavor. Drizzle the warmed peanut butter over top or spread peanut butter on the slices of French toast. You can use your favorite nut butter or sunflower butter.

- Warmed Nutella Drizzle

- Fresh Berries : Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries all pair nicely with the banana and cinnamon.

- Fresh Fruit : Serve the French toast alongside some fresh fruit such as pineapple, kiwi, watermelon, cantaloupe, etc.

- Pure Maple Syrup or Pancake Syrup

- Chopped Nuts : Chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds.

- Whipped Cream : Make your own whipped cream by beating 1.5 cups heavy whipping cream + 1/2 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Buy whipped cream in the spray can, or use thawed Cool Whip.

- Powdered Sugar

Banana Tip : It's best to use a really ripe, ugly brown banana for this recipe. If the banana is not super ripe, you may want to add 1 teaspoon additional sugar. Overripe bananas have better banana flavor and provide more sweetness.

Bread : It's best to use a thick, sturdy bread such as brioche or Texas toast. If using sandwich bread, pick a thicker studier one such as Grandma Sycamore brand, or the Safe Lee artisan bread. Nutrition information is for brioche bread which is higher in fat and calories, so nutrition information will vary depending on the bread used.

Nutmeg : Just a very small amount helps to round out the flavors but it is optional. I would not go out and buy it for just 1/8 teaspoon. If you have it, and want that deeper flavor, then add it. It's also ok to leave it out.

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