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Caramelized Banana French Toast

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Caramelized Banana French Toast is a comforting breakfast featuring golden, cinnamon-vanilla soaked bread topped with buttery caramelized bananas. Simple yet indulgent, it’s perfect for brunch or a cozy morning treat.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 7–8 slices Texas-style thick bread (or similar)
  • Salted butter, for cooking French toast
  • 2 bananas, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, for the caramelized bananas
  • 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (optional)
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
  2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a bit of salted butter.
  3. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, about 10 seconds per side, ensuring it’s well coated.
  4. Cook the soaked bread slices in the skillet for 1–2 minutes per side until golden-brown. Repeat with all slices, adding more butter as needed.
  5. Transfer cooked French toast to a plate and keep warm (e.g., lightly covered with foil or placed in a low oven).
  6. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add sliced bananas in a single layer and cook until golden on one side, then flip to cook the other side.
  7. Top French toast with caramelized bananas. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and drizzle with maple syrup.
  8. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Use slightly firm, ripe bananas for the best caramelized texture.
  • Day-old or thick-cut bread holds up better when soaked in the egg mixture.
  • To keep French toast warm, place cooked slices in a low oven (200°F / 95°C).
  • Customize with whipped cream, nuts, or yogurt as toppings.
  • Avoid soaking the bread too long to prevent sogginess—about 10 seconds per side is ideal.

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