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Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to my absolute favorite breakfast recipe that’ll make you feel like a culinary queen (or king) without spending hours in the kitchen. Trust me, this Vanilla Bean French Toast with Caramelized Bananas is a total game-changer – and yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds!
You know those mornings when you want something fancy but can’t be bothered with complicated recipes? This is your answer, honey! I discovered this recipe during one of my “I’m-tired-of-basic-breakfast” moments, and now my family begs for it every weekend.
What You’ll Need:
– 6 thick slices of brioche bread (regular bread works too, but let’s be fancy!)
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1 real vanilla bean (or 1 tsp vanilla extract if you’re keeping it simple)
– 2 tbsp sugar
– A pinch of cinnamon
– 2 ripe bananas
– 2 tbsp butter
– 2 tbsp brown sugar
– A pinch of salt
Girl, let me tell you how to make this magic happen:
1. First, whisk those eggs like they owe you money! Add milk, scraped vanilla bean seeds (or extract), sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until everything’s combined and looking gorgeous.
1. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture – but don’t let it get too soggy! Nobody likes soggy French toast, trust me on this one!
1. Heat up your pan (medium heat, please – we’re not trying to start a fire here), add a little butter, and cook each slice until golden brown on both sides. About 2-3 minutes per side should do it.
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Now, for the caramelized bananas (this is where the magic happens):
1. In the same pan, add butter and brown sugar.
2. Once it starts bubbling, add your sliced bananas.
3. Let them get all golden and caramelized (about 2 minutes each side).
Plate it up by stacking your French toast, topping with those heavenly caramelized bananas, and if you’re feeling extra (which I always am), add a drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Y’all, this breakfast is seriously so good, it’ll have you doing a happy dance in your kitchen! It’s perfect for lazy weekend mornings, impressing overnight guests, or just treating yourself because you deserve it!
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Remember, cooking should be fun, a little messy, and totally worth it. Now go forth and make this French toast – your breakfast game will never be the same! 💁♀️✨
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