Ladies and gentlemen, get ready to elevate your breakfast game with this absolutely divine Caramelized Banana French Toast! Trust me, your taste buds will thank you, and your family will think you’ve secretly enrolled in culinary school. 😉
Y’all, I discovered this recipe during one of my “I’m tired of basic breakfast” moments, and honey, it’s been a game-changer ever since! This isn’t your regular French toast – it’s the one that’ll make your Sunday brunch Instagram-worthy.
Here’s what you’ll need:
– 8 thick slices of brioche bread (because we’re fancy like that!)
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
– 3 ripe bananas
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 3 tablespoons brown sugar
– A pinch of salt
– Pure maple syrup for serving
Now, let me walk you through this heavenly creation:
1. First, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Girl, make sure it’s well combined – we don’t want cinnamon chunks surprising anyone!
1. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. While that’s warming up, dip each slice of brioche in the egg mixture. Let it soak for about 10 seconds per side – think of it as giving your bread a luxurious milk bath! 💁♀️
1. Cook the French toast until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Keep them warm in a low-temp oven while you work on the star of the show.
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1. Now for the caramelized bananas – this is where the magic happens! In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter and add brown sugar. Once it starts bubbling, add your sliced bananas and a tiny pinch of salt.
1. Let those babies caramelize for about 2 minutes on each side until they’re golden and glistening. The smell alone will have your family running to the kitchen!
To serve, stack those gorgeous French toast slices, top with your caramelized bananas, drizzle with warm maple syrup, and if you’re feeling extra (which I always am), add a dollop of whipped cream.
Let me tell you, every time I serve this at brunch, my friends act like I’ve performed some kind of kitchen sorcery. It’s that good! The combination of custardy French toast with those warm, caramel-y bananas is absolutely _chef’s kiss_.
Pro tip: If you really want to take it over the top, sprinkle some chopped pecans on there. You can thank me later! 😉
Don’t forget to drop a comment below and let me know how this recipe turned out for you! Did your family fight over the last piece like mine does? And hey, if you want more recipes that’ll make you look like a kitchen goddess, follow me on Newsbreak – I’ve got tons more where this came from!
Remember, life’s too short for boring breakfasts, so go ahead and treat yourself to this little piece of heaven. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to make another batch because writing this made me hungry! 🍳✨
