Banana Bread French Toast With Crème Fraîche

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1
Banana Bread French Toast With Crème Fraîche - A Decadent Breakfast Recipe
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

5 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 loaf banana bread
1 1 cup whole milk ( any combination will work ) or 1 cup half-and-half ( any combination will work )
4 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 bananas , ripe , thinly sliced
confectioners ' sugar
1/2 cup creme fraiche or 1/2 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup orange marmalade

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
537
Sugar
35g
Fat
24g
If you have leftover banana bread, this banana bread French toast is a great way to use it! The hearty, slightly sweet banana bread is elevated with a custardy egg mixture and golden crust. The dish is then finished with a dollop of creme fraiche and a gooey orange marmalade to make it the perfect weekend breakfast treat. This recipe is easy to follow, and you’ll have a delicious french toast in no time!

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.Cut banana bread into thick slices, about 3/4 inch thick.
3.In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
4.Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
5.Dip banana bread slices in the egg mixture, and then place in the skillet.
6.Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
7.Transfer the French toast to a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the French toast is cooked through.
8.In a saucepan, heat up the orange marmalade until it becomes a smooth sauce.
9.Serve the French toast with sliced bananas, confectioners' sugar, creme fraiche and orange marmalade sauce.

PROS

This recipe lets you use up leftover banana bread while still enjoying a decadent yet easy-to-make breakfast dish.

Banana and cinnamon flavors make this meal a treat for your taste buds.

CONS

With the use of banana bread as the base, this breakfast dish is high in calories, sugar and carbs.

It’s a once-in-a-while treat rather than an everyday meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bananas are high in antioxidants and contain several essential vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C, potassium and magnesium.
Cinnamon contains anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Creme fraiche is a good source of calcium and probiotics which can benefit digestive health.

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