Recipe: Banana Bread French Toast

Do you love lazy weekend mornings as much as we do? This banana bread french toast is perfect for relaxing with coffee and your favorite blog.

Banana Bread French Toast

From HowSweetEats

Banana Bread Recipe:

makes one [9×5) loaf

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a loaf pan (9×5) liberally with non-stick spray or grease with butter. In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking powder, then set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk egg and sugar together until smooth. Whisk in vanilla extract, then add bananas and milk and mix until combined. Add in dry ingredients slowing, mixing with a spoon until batter comes together. Add in melted butter and stir until incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely – best if cooled overnight.

For French Toast

using 1/2 loaf (about 6 slices)

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• butter for the pan

Slice banana bread to desired thickness. In a bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, cream and cinnamon, whisking until combined. Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and brush with butter. Dip each slice into the egg mixture for about 30 seconds to coat completely, then place on the buttered surface. Cook until golden and somewhat crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Serve with sliced bananas, fresh whipped cream, syrup and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs. For a drizzly chocolate, combine 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil in the microwave for about 45 seconds, mixing once during cooking time, until melty.