Description
Classic caramelized banana French toast brings golden-brown elegance to weekend breakfast tables with rich layers of flavor. Sweet bananas and crisp bread create a memorable morning experience you’ll savor with pure breakfast delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 ripe bananas (sliced diagonally)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk (whole or half-and-half)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsps butter (1 for frying, 2 for caramelized topping)
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp rum or bourbon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Extra maple syrup
Instructions
- Egg Mixture Creation: Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar in a wide, shallow container until smooth and uniform.
- Bread Coating: Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage and allowing excess to drip off.
- Toast Preparation: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook coated bread slices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden-brown and crisp.
- Banana Caramel Sauce: In the same skillet, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt, creating a bubbling caramel base.
- Banana Transformation: Add banana slices to the caramel, sautéing until they turn golden and luxuriously caramelized; optional rum or bourbon can be introduced to enhance flavor complexity.
- Final Presentation: Arrange French toast on plates, generously top with caramelized bananas, and garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar, chopped nuts, or an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
- Serving: Present immediately while warm, inviting diners to indulge in this decadent breakfast masterpiece.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose day-old, slightly stale bread like brioche or challah for superior texture and better absorption of egg mixture.
- Prevent Soggy Toast: Allow bread to drain excess egg mixture briefly before cooking to ensure crispy, golden exterior without becoming waterlogged.
- Caramel Control: Monitor caramel sauce closely, stirring constantly to prevent burning and achieve perfect golden-brown consistency.
- Temperature Precision: Maintain medium heat during cooking to ensure even browning and prevent burning of bread or caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg