Breakfast
French Toast with Caramelized Bananas
Diet Style
Tools You'll Need
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Large Nonstick Skillet
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- Blender
- Shallow Baking Dish
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 ripe medium banana
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of Kosher salt
- 8 slices challah bread, sliced ½ inch thick
- ½ cup unsalted butter
Directions
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Preheat oven
Preheat oven to 225º.
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Combine ingredients in blender
In a blender combine almond milk, banana, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
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Blend ingredients
Blend on high until well combined and pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish.
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Warm butter
Using a large nonstick skillet over medium heat warm 1 tablespoon of butter at a time.
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Dip bread
Dip 2–3 slices of bread into the mixture at a time and transfer to hot skillet.
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Fry bread
Fry each side, until golden brown and transfer to the baking sheet.
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Warm baking sheet
Place the baking sheet in the oven to keep warm and repeat until all the bread is cooked.
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Mix sugar and bananas
While the French toast is keeping warm in the oven combine the banana slices and the sugar in a large bowl and toss to coat evenly.
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Warm the butter
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, warm the butter.
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Caramelize the bananas
Once the butter has melted add the bananas, and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until bananas are nicely caramelized.
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Place caramelized bananas on French toast
Remove French toast from oven, place 2 slices per plate and spoon some caramelized bananas over the top.
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Garnish
Garnish with some unsweetened dried shredded coconut and fresh berries