Stuffed French Toast with Bananas
Stuffed French Toast with Bananas is the kind of breakfast that you would also consider a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Caramelized Bananas with Pecans
- 2 tbsp vegan buttery spread or regular butter
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 banana
- dash Ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pecans, chopped
French Toast
- 6 slices Brioche bread you can use the bread of your choice
- 1 egg **see notes for vegan
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter for frying
Instructions
Caramelized Bananas
- Carefully slice your banana. Set it aside.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add sugar.
- Add banana, cinnamon, and pecans.
- Cook until banana is caramelized for about 2-3 minutes. Do not leave it unattended or it will burn.
French Toast
- Add egg, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice together to a shallow dish whisking until combined. Set it aside close to the stove.
- In a large skillet or griddle over medium heat melt butter. Dip each slice of bread into the milk mixture and turn to evenly coat.
- Cook each slice of bread for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Make a sandwich using the caramelized bananas and your choice of marmalade if desired.
Notes
For vegan replace the egg using 1/4 tsp of cornstarch or flaxseed egg. I find that avoiding the egg also works. It's up to you!