Banana Bread French Toast

When you’re in quarantine and baking banana bread becomes a weekly activity, you suddenly wonder what to do with all of that damn banana bread! This recipe is one of a series called Banana Bread Five Ways, full of creative, easy ways to make more of your quarantine baking.

There are days that I eat eggs and toast and half a grapefruit for breakfast.

THIS WAS NOT THAT DAY. AND THANK GOODNESS.

It was the most glorious use of the 57th loaf of banana bread since starting quarantine. These are thick slices of banana bread, brushed with maple syrup and then dipped in an egg mixture with milk, vanilla and salt. Yes, it’s that easy!

And if you want to take it to the next level, add a little salted whipped cream to the top. Honestly, as if I have to even tell you why that’s a good idea.

Who’s ready for the breakfast to end all breakfasts?!

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Banana Bread French Toast

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup, room temperature

  • 3 slices of banana bread

  • 1 egg

  • 1 Tbsp milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 1-2 Tbsp salted butter

  • Extra maple syrup, for serving

  • Salted vanilla whipped cream, for serving (recipe below)

Directions:

  1. Set banana bread slices on a plate and, using a pastry brush, brush maple syrup over each side until very lightly coated.

  2. Put cast iron skillet on stove and turn to medium, medium-high heat.

  3. While skillet is warming, in a bowl, whisk together egg, milk and vanilla until mixture is pale yellow in color.

  4. Once your cast iron is warm, add butter. Let butter melt and slightly bubble, coating the whole bottom of the skillet by tilting it to let butter spread evenly.

  5. Dip each slice of banana bread into egg mixture, letting it sit for a second to soak up the egg. Immediately add to the skillet and let each side turn brown and the egg cook, about 1-2 minutes per side.

  6. Add to a warm plate, top with maple syrup and salted vanilla whipped cream. Enjoy and thank me later!

Salted Vanilla Whipped Cream:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Whip heavy cream and sugar in a small bowl using a hand mixer until medium peaks form, about 45 seconds. Add vanilla and salt and whip for another 15-20 seconds, or until medium to stiff peak form, careful not to over-whip and turn into butter!


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