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    Banana Bread French Toast

    September 19, 2020 by Chenée Lewis

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    How to Make Easy Banana Bread French Toast - Best Recipe for one or two! | Chenée Today

    Last Updated on November 4, 2020 by Chenée Lewis

    I woke up this morning with a craving for a brunch treat I'd had years ago: banana bread French toast! I hadn't had it since maybe 2006 at the Bongo Room here in Chicago, but I always planned to make my own at some point -- today is that day!

    You are gonna love this -- it uses leftover (or store-bought!) banana bread and just a few more ingredients you probably already have on hand! But here's the best part: it's all topped with a cinnamon-maple cream cheese sauce that brings it all together SO well. This recipe couldn't be easier to make and it will definitely be a showstopper for your next breakfast or brunch!

    Ingredients

    If you've made French toast before, you'll be familiar with most of these ingredients:

    • butter - to grease your griddle!
    • eggs & milk - together, these create the batter we'll use to soak our banana bread and create that delicious French toast texture!
    • cinnamon - a must in any French toast recipe! And even better with the flavors of banana bread.
    • vanilla - another must! Pure vanilla extract complements these flavors so well.
    • dark brown sugar - This is optional, but I wanted to add a little sweetness to the batter.
    • banana bread - I used store-bought banana bread, but you can use leftover homemade banana bread or bakery banana bread! Or, make this banana bread French toast recipe gluten free with gluten-free banana bread!

    And here's what you'll need for that delectable cinnamon cream cheese syrup! You'll just whip all these together and pour it over your warm banana bread French toast:

    • cream cheese - it should be very soft -- you can heat it in the microwave for about 30 seconds to soften it, if necessary.
    • maple syrup - adds the perfect flavor, sweetness, and consistency to this cream cheese syrup!
    • milk - helps to thin out the cream cheese a bit.
    • powdered sugar
    • vanilla
    • cinnamon
    How to Make Easy Banana Bread French Toast - Best Recipe for one or two! | Chenée Today

    Equipment

    You won't need any special equipment for this banana bread French toast recipe at all! Just a griddle or skillet to cook your French toast, and a whisk to whip up your cream cheese syrup. Another reason this is such an easy brunch treat!

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    If you love this recipe for banana bread French toast, you'll absolutely want to try my Banana Pecan Pancakes with Maple Brown Butter Glaze. It's a similarly rich brunch recipe that's got so much banana and pecan flavor. And the brown butter in the glaze is UNREAL.

    Another favorite brunch or snack recipe of mine is my Orange Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins. They're so cute and perfect for kids or toddlers! But best of all, they're soft, moist, and bursting with orange and chocolate flavor!

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    How to Make Easy Banana Bread French Toast - Best Recipe for one or two! | Chenée Today

    Banana Bread French Toast with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Syrup

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    How to make a simple banana French toast recipe for 2! Best french toast recipe, with a cinnamon cream cheese syrup.
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 688kcal
    Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

    Equipment you may need

    • griddle pan
    • electric griddle
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • mixing bowls
    • whisk
    • 9x13 baking pan
    • pancake spatula

    Ingredients

    • 2 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup milk - whole milk, fat-free milk, nondairy milk are all fine
    • 1½ teaspoon dark brown sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoon salted butter
    • 4 slices banana bread - homemade or storebought

    Cinnamon Cream Cheese Syrup

    • 4 oz cream cheese - very soft
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Optional Toppings

    • powdered sugar - sifted
    • fresh banana - sliced
    • fresh strawberries - sliced
    • pecans - toasted

    Instructions

    • Whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until well combined.
    • Place banana bread slices in a single layer in a 9x13 pan and pour batter mixture evenly over them. Allow batter to soak into slices for 2 minutes; then, turn slices to soak the other sides for another 2 minutes.
    • Heat griddle pan over medium-high heat and melt butter, spreading evenly.
    • Carefully place soaked banana bread slices onto hot greased skillet. Cook about 3 minutes each side, or until deep golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese syrup ingredients until smooth. Pour over warm banana bread french toast.
    • Top with toppings of your choice and serve warm.

    Video

    https://cheneetoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VID_34790602_231514_536.mp4

    Notes

    Banana Bread: I used store-bought banana bread, but you can use homemade or leftover bakery banana bread! 
    Make Ahead: This banana bread French toast is best served immediately, but you can store cooked French toast slices (without the cream cheese glaze) in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Just reheat them in the microwave. You can also make the cream cheese glaze ahead of time -- just reheat it in the microwave as well to get it to pouring consistency! 
     

    Nutrition

    Sodium: 420 mg | Calcium: 202 mg | Sugar: 46 g | Fiber: 1 g | Potassium: 268 mg | Cholesterol: 306 mg | Calories: 688 kcal | Saturated Fat: 23 g | Fat: 44 g | Protein: 15 g | Carbohydrates: 61 g | Iron: 3 mg
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    Comments

    1. BJHA

      September 28, 2020 at 12:02 pm

      This mouth-watering recipe has already paved a way into my kitchen. It's so tempting......and very easy prep too. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 28, 2020 at 8:07 pm

        I'm so glad you enjoy it! Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Stephanie

      September 22, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      This sounds absolutely incredible. Excuse me while I go immediately make this entire thing haha! I love banana bread and I love french toast so this is a total mixing of two of my favorite things!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 23, 2020 at 4:22 am

        Me too! And it's easy enough to make all the time! 🙂

        Reply
    3. jenisha

      September 22, 2020 at 8:54 am

      4 stars
      This looks tasty. I haven't tried banana bread yet, but this recipe looks good. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 23, 2020 at 4:19 am

        Thanks! I hope you get a chance to try it!

        Reply
    4. Bjha

      September 22, 2020 at 2:14 am

      Great recipe and I like the fact that the recommended tools are here too. Hope to make the banana bread soon! Thanks for a great and easy recipe.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 23, 2020 at 4:18 am

        Thanks! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Tanya

      September 21, 2020 at 8:35 pm

      Your recipes are always so delicious! Why is banana bread french toast not more of a thing?! I've never seen it before, but this is PERFECTION - can't wait to try it. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 21, 2020 at 10:50 pm

        Thanks so much -- I agree that banana bread should be SO much more of a thing! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Michelle

      September 21, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      This looks amazing. Like I can't get over how delicious this looks. I need to make this!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 23, 2020 at 4:24 am

        You should! It's so easy and decadent.

        Reply
    7. Kristin McConnell

      September 21, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Yum!!! These look amazing!! I will have to try to make these!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 21, 2020 at 6:17 pm

        Great! Hope you enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Shani

      September 21, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      This looks absolutely scrumptious! Can’t wait to make it!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 21, 2020 at 5:36 pm

        Thanks! Let me know how you like it! 🙂

        Reply

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