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Banana French Toast

Name: Banana French Toast with Brown Sugar Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; ½ cup brown sugar; 4 tbsp melted butter; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 2 overripe bananas, mashed; ½ cup whole milk; 1 tsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp nutmeg; ¼ tsp salt; 10 slices soft sandwich bread; ½ cup maple syrup for garnish, optional; 1 cup whip cream for garnish, optional; 2 firm bananas, sliced into rounds; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp melted butter; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

This banana French toast combines mashed overripe bananas mixed into the custard with a warm brown sugar and banana topping, making it a flavor-forward breakfast that can be prepped the night before.

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Total

1h 30m

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

Est. Cost

$31–$51

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

2 large eggs
½ cup brown sugar
4 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 overripe bananas, mashed
½ cup whole milk
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
10 slices soft sandwich bread
½ cup maple syrup for garnishoptional
1 cup whip cream for garnishoptional
2 firm bananas, sliced into rounds
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until smooth and creamy. Stir in the milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
2
Pour half of the mixture into a Suvie pan. Arrange the bread slices in the pan and press down to soak up the liquid.
3
Pour the remaining mixture evenly over the bread and then press lightly to make sure the bread soaks up all of the liquid.
4
In another Suvie pan, combine the fresh banana slices, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5
Insert pans into your Suvie, input settings, and cook now or schedule.
6
Bottom Zone: Slow Cook High for 1 hour
7
After the cook, broil the bananas for 7-10 minutes until browned and bubbling.
8
Remove both pans from Suvie. Cut the french toast into portions and top with the banana sauce, optional maple syrup, and whipped cream.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use truly overripe bananas (spotted or mostly brown peel) for maximum sweetness and easy mashing into a smooth custard.
Let soaked bread slices sit in the custard for at least 30 seconds per side so they absorb the mixture fully without falling apart.
Cook on medium heat rather than high to ensure the custard cooks through and the exterior browns evenly without burning.
Prepare the custard and brown sugar-banana sauce the night before to minimize morning prep time.

Substitutions

Whole milk → half-and-half or heavy cream (richer custard)
Brown sugar → white sugar or maple syrup (lighter flavor, slightly less molasses depth)
Vanilla extract → almond extract (different flavor note, use same amount)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooked French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes or in a skillet over low heat until warm.

Common Questions

Can I prepare this the night before?

Yes. Soak the bread slices in the banana custard, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Cook as directed in the morning for freshly made toast without the prep work.

What kind of bread works best?

Soft sandwich bread works best as specified. Day-old brioche or challah also work well. Avoid dense or overly sturdy bread that won't absorb the custard properly.