Banana Bread French Toast

Ingredients
for bread
- 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large bananas, mashed (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/4 cup milk
for french toast using 1/2 loaf (about 6 slices)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- butter for the pan
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a loaf pan (9×5) liberally with non‑stick spray or grease with butter.
- 2
In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking powder, then set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk egg and sugar together until smooth. Whisk in vanilla extract, then add bananas and milk and mix until combined.
- 4
Add in dry ingredients slowly, mixing with a spoon until batter comes together.
- 5
Add in melted butter and stir until incorporated.
- 6
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50‑55 minutes, or until center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 7
Let cool completely – best if cooled overnight.
- 8
Slice banana bread to desired thickness.
- 9
In a bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, cream and cinnamon, whisking until combined.
- 10
Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and brush with butter.
- 11
Dip each slice into the egg mixture for about 30 seconds to coat completely, then place on the buttered surface.
- 12
Cook until golden and somewhat crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
- 13
Serve with sliced bananas, fresh whipped cream, syrup and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.
- 14
For a drizzly chocolate, combine 2 tablespoons chocolate chips and 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil in the microwave for about 45 seconds, mixing once during cooking time, until melty.
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