Family Friendly Friday’s: Banana’s Foster French Toast
When I say the words “Bananas Foster French Toast”, what thought comes to your mind? For me it’s one all encompassing word. Scrumptious. The idea for this recipe was first inspired by a morning meal we partook in at one of our favorite Charlotte breakfast hangouts; The Flying Biscuit. Oh man, if you ever go, make sure to get the creamy dreamy grits. I think I literally break out into song right there at the table every time I take a bite. Never have I had a better grit. Ever. But I digress. This particular morning we were there, they just happened to have a list of breakfast specials and the one that caught my five year old’s eye was the banana’s foster french toast. Alright, I’ll admit, it caught my eye too. What’s not to love? Thick slabs of french toast, covered with caramel coated bananas and topped with fresh whipped cream. Uh, yea. Twist my arm.
I’ll be honest when I say that we ate breakfast and that was the end of it. The thought never even crossed my mind to create a batch of my own. And then last week, I was stopping by Lyndsey’s blog, Pinch of Yum, and she had the most delectable looking Caramalized Banana and Fig Oatmeal. Who knew oatmeal could be that exciting? I left a comment on her blog and mentioned the bananas foster french toast. Next thing I know I’m getting this comment on my Greek inspired slow cooker chicken in return:
“I love the addition of dill. Mmmmm… dill!! Also, I’m a tad disappointed that your post wasn’t about the bananas foster french toast! Will we get to see that anytime soon, I hope?!”
Hmmm. First the restaurant, then the oatmeal and now the comment. Yep, this recipe pretty much hit me upside the head and said make me. NOW. So that’s exactly what I did. Prepare to get your breakfast tooth, your sweet tooth, and your “I can now die a happy (and full) woman (or man) tooth on, cuz this recipe is about to take you to a whole new level of breakfast and give new meaning to the word scrumptious.
In this dish, bread choice can make make or break you, so for heaven’s sake, don’t grab the wonder bread sandwich loaf. Get yourself a beautiful hunk of challah or hawaiian bread that you can cut thick slices from and do just that.
Mix up a few eggs, a little half and half and some cinnamon. My general rule of thumb is one egg per slice of bread.
Now one by one, you’ll dip your bread into the egg mixture and pop it up on your griddle. Cook it up until it’s a beautiful golden brown color on both sides.
Now comes the good part. Brown sugar and butter. I’m so there.
Finish up your sauce with a little more cinnamon,vanilla and some maple syrup.
Bring on the bananas baby. I can almost hear them singing for joy.
Roll them around the pan a couple times to fully coat and you’re ready to go.
Let me tell ya, this recipe can feel free to club me upside the head anytime it feels like it. I’m thinking the next hit I’m going to take is from the creamy dreamy grits. What do you think? Anyone up for grits with their french toast?
Bananas Foster French Toast
Total Time: 45 min
Ingredients:
For the French Toast
1 Loaf Hawaiian Bread (challah also works well)
10 Eggs
1/4 Cup Half & Half
1/2 tsp CinnamonFor the Banana Sauce:
4 Tbsp Butter
3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/8 tsp Salt
1 tsp Vanilla
2 Bananas, Sliced
1/4 Cup Maple SyrupFor the Maple Whipped Cream:
1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp Sugar
1/4 Cup Maple SyrupDirections:
Slice up your loaf of bread into 1 inch thick slices.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, half & half and cinnamon.
Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture being sure to coat both sides.
Cook up on a griddle for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
In a pan on the stove set to medium low heat, melt up the butter and add in the brown sugar.
Add to the mixture the syrup, cinnamon, salt and vanilla.
Add in the bananas. Stir to coat bananas completely. Remove from heat.
To make the whipped cream, whip together your cream, maple syrup and sugar until stiff peaks form. Serve over the top of french toast.
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Nuts about food — March 18, 2011 @ 8:24 am
Now you have no choice, you HAVE to post about the creamy dreamy grits! Between this recipe and the oatmeal with caramelized bananas and figs, I don’t know where to begin.
Suzy — March 18, 2011 @ 8:40 am
I am bananphobic and hate the buggers but even I’m tempted!
Katerina — March 18, 2011 @ 9:11 am
This is a turbo breakfast Julie! One like this and my day would be made. Looks scrumptious indeed!
JulieD — March 18, 2011 @ 9:22 am
This looks serious! I love french toast and bananas! Thanks!
Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe — March 18, 2011 @ 9:55 am
Yum!! I’m pinning this so I don’t forget about it. Definitely a must try recipe!
Liz — March 18, 2011 @ 9:55 am
That looks like a lovely breakfast!
Aimee — March 18, 2011 @ 10:01 am
You’re killing me, Julie. The combination of how good this sounds and how good you make it look in your beautiful photos is almost too much for me! Sounds amazing…hopefully I can try it some morning soon!
Cara @ The Boys Made Me Do It! — March 18, 2011 @ 10:40 am
LOVE FLYING BISCUIT!! That was our Sunday brunch place when we lived in Atlanta. In fact, the Cola Glazed Ham recipe on their menu was my husbands creation when he worked there!
Stephanie — March 18, 2011 @ 11:10 am
Wow. This looks like the most divine and indulgent way to start the day.
Kristen — March 18, 2011 @ 11:14 am
Serving that for breakfast would make my family’s eyes pop! What a beautiful dish!
Jenna — March 18, 2011 @ 11:17 am
Oh that looks good . . . the only thing I would add (not quite as family friendly =) is a little rum or Grand marnier to the bananas as they’re cooking. My friends and I once made Crepes with Bananas Foster and it was INCREDIBLE. I think I need your French toast in my life.
Melissa R — March 18, 2011 @ 12:09 pm
I wish you lived next door… maybe not I would prolly eat you out of house and home!! LOL!!
Laura in Cancun — March 18, 2011 @ 1:28 pm
Oh french toast… how i love thee.
Ma What's For Dinner — March 18, 2011 @ 2:04 pm
Simply sinful, darlin’! SINFUL!!! I love it.
Mari's Cakes — March 18, 2011 @ 3:04 pm
What a great way to serve french toast. As always I love your recipe.
Have a great weekend
anne — March 18, 2011 @ 3:49 pm
oh, i just died, thanks a lot!
anne
kamer — March 18, 2011 @ 4:10 pm
pictures made me hungry! thanks for the detailed recipe
malia — March 18, 2011 @ 8:14 pm
Dear Julie, Thanks for hosting the party.
Love, Malia
ps Your cooking is too delicious!
Kathy - Panini Happy — March 19, 2011 @ 1:21 am
I tried a similar recipe a few months ago and oh-my-goodness it was the best French toast! The caramelized bananas really take it over the top, don’t they?
Mandy - The Complete Cook Book — March 19, 2011 @ 5:19 am
I love French toast – your banana version sounds super yummy!
Mandy
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) — March 19, 2011 @ 10:12 am
Oh yum! My husband is a French toast fanatic, I’m sure he would LOVE this!
Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum — March 19, 2011 @ 10:42 am
OMG!! It’s here! Yesterday I returned from a vacation, and this morning, when I hopped on the computer to get caught up on my internet/blog life, I said to myself: Go find the bananas foster french toast recipe! I was definitely thinking about this during my vacation.
It makes coming back to reality a little easier when you have a recipe like this to look forward to. Thanks for fulfilling my request for the recipe… I cannot wait to try this!!
Tanvi — March 19, 2011 @ 12:48 pm
One ofthe fav breakfast item in my home.I love the maple cream idea.Woyld give the whole thing a pancake syrup taate.Thanks for sharing.I love the pictures of bread pieces on the board and on skillet.
Rach — March 19, 2011 @ 1:13 pm
Well that’s just beautiful. And it’s making me hungry. I’m thinking it’s time for this girl to get some lunch!
A little bit of everything — March 19, 2011 @ 1:38 pm
Oh French toast, how I love it. it was my favorite breakfast during childhood and still is. Almost nothing can beat it.
The addition on caramelized bananas takes it to a new level.
Thanks for sharing Julie
Megan — March 19, 2011 @ 6:32 pm
This looks like it might have to be breakfast real soon. Or maybe dinner. Dessert? Maybe I’ll just eat it all day. LOL
Monet — March 20, 2011 @ 12:51 am
Yes Please! Can you come over and make this tomorrow morning? Just kidding, but really, it looks too good! I want to make some challah bread tonight just so I can make this tomorrow. Thank you for sharing your creativity with me! I hope you have a blessed Sunday. You make me smile
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels — March 20, 2011 @ 9:23 am
Wow that looks amazing!! The maple whipped cream sounds soooo good.
Maranda — March 20, 2011 @ 4:59 pm
That restaurant sounds fun. I love being inspired by foods I eat while I’m out. I am definitely going to be making these soon. They look super duper scrumptious!
5 Star Foodie — March 20, 2011 @ 11:45 pm
An incredible french toast, love the banana foster topping, so perfect!
Jean @ Lemons and Anchovies — March 21, 2011 @ 1:15 am
This looks amazing! I’m so in love with anything containing bananas right now. This would be a treat and a half for me. It’s gorgeous.
Beth — March 21, 2011 @ 3:46 am
This recipe looks amazing. I’m glad fate inspired you to post it!
Feast on the Cheap — March 21, 2011 @ 10:18 am
This looks sooooooo good! Perfect for a SNOWY first-day-of-spring morning.
Laurel — March 21, 2011 @ 4:05 pm
This sounds divine! I love french toast on yummy bread like that. We’re featuring breakfast this week at the M&T Spotlight and I’d love for you to submit this! http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight
grace — March 21, 2011 @ 6:37 pm
no lie–not 10 minutes ago, i was eating a piece of bananas foster upside-down cake for dessert. it’s safe to say i’d welcome bananas foster anything, and this’d make one heck of a fine breakfast!
Jenn — March 23, 2011 @ 10:09 am
I LOVE the flying biscuit!! It’s one of our favorite places to go for breakfast in Charlotte as well. If you can figure out how to replicate the cheesy creamy grits that so remind me of my childhood in Louisiana I will love you forever!! I can’t wait to make this french toast!
Laurie Gallamore — March 24, 2011 @ 2:37 am
The banana french toast looks delicious!! I’m the dork that just posted my sugar cookie recipes under my name instead of their name… oops!!!
Roz — March 25, 2011 @ 2:57 pm
Mmmm, I love French toast prepared decadently like this! Saving this recipe! Thanks!
Crystal — March 28, 2011 @ 5:39 pm
Oh my goodness, that looks TOO good to be true. Yum!!!
Kristen — April 19, 2011 @ 11:07 am
Oh my goodness – seriously delicious? We have bananas foster on the menu for dessert this week!
Jackie Williams — July 9, 2011 @ 9:51 am
Just made this for breakfast–and it was AWESOME!!! Thank you for sharing the recipe
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J@W — September 12, 2011 @ 12:39 am
This weekend was the first time to your site. I saw someone make bananas foster french toast on a show and had to try it. I’m staying with friends while I’m in the area for work. They don’t let me pay them for the room and board so I wanted to make them breakfast… Lemme tell you this was awesome! I thought I overdid the syrup but actually it had a banana flavor. Even the pieces I messed up on turned out great. And thanks for the tip on using Hawaiin bread- that’s my new thing for French toast. This was so amazing when I get to finally see my wife and kids I am making it for them too. The only suggestion I have is to give yourself a lot of time. Thanks!
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