Tomorrow is Sunday, and you really have nothing planned first thing in the morning.
So you have the time to start the day off with a special treat.
You don't want to make a big breakfast casserole since there won't be anyone to eat the leftovers.
And you want something a little more special than the standard breakfast fare of eggs, bacon,and pancakes.
Well if you like french toast, I have the perfect recipe for you!
This recipe takes your standard french toast recipe up a notch, by incorporating a sweet but light bananas foster filling, that makes an ordinary breakfast treat into something extraordinary.
So the next time you want a Sunday breakfast treat, save a few bananas for the weekend. You've got the perfect recipe that will start your day out on a high note.
Until our next meal,
Rebecca
Bananas Foster French Toast
Ingredients:
Bananas Foster French Toast
- ¼ Cup Chopped Pecans
- 2 Tbs Unsalted Butter
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Bananas Peeled and Cut Into ½” Rounds
- 6 Eggs
- 1 1/2 Cup Low-Fat Milk
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tbs Cinnamon
- 8 Slices Bread
Directions:
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast pecans until lightly browned. Set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add brown sugar and 2 tablespoons water and stir until sugar dissolves.
- Continue stirring until mixture is foamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add bananas and cook until tender, about 2 minute.
- Transfer to a small bowl and keep warm.
- In a large baking dish, mix egg, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Spray a griddle with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
- Dip bread in batter and thoroughly coat both sides.
- Place on hot griddle and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Spoon equal amounts of banana mixture on 4 slices of french toast and top each with another slice.
- Cut and serve halves garnished with nuts.
