Go Back Email Link
ihop banana bread french toast

Banana Bread French Toast Recipe

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 very ripe bananas
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Powdered sugar, sliced banana, and maple syrup, for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Mash the 3 bananas, stir in the melted butter, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 egg, and 1 tsp vanilla, then fold in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Pour into the pan and bake 55 to 60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing.
  2. Whisk together the 3 eggs, whole milk, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and remaining vanilla in a wide shallow bowl until smooth and uniform.
  3. Cut the cooled loaf into 6 slices about 1 inch thick. Soak each slice in the custard for 30 seconds per side.
  4. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the soaked slices in batches, 3 to 4 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes on the second, until both sides are deep golden brown. Use the remaining 1 tbsp butter for the second batch.
  5. Stack on a warm plate, dust with powdered sugar, add fresh banana slices, and drizzle with maple syrup.

Notes

The banana bread can be baked the day before and stored wrapped at room temperature overnight, which actually makes it easier to slice cleanly. If your bananas are not very ripe yet, you can roast them unpeeled at 300°F (150°C) for 15 to 20 minutes until the skins turn black; they will be sweet and soft enough to use right away.