Healthy Banana French Toast
Start your morning on a wholesome and delicious note with this Healthy Banana French Toast recipe, a guilt-free twist on the classic breakfast favorite! Made with nutrient-packed whole-grain bread, a naturally sweetened banana-based batter, and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, this dish is as flavorful as it is nutritious. The batter, crafted with ripe bananas and unsweetened almond milk, eliminates the need for added sugar, making it a fantastic choice for those seeking a lighter start to their day. Perfectly golden and crispy on the outside yet soft and tender inside, these slices can be topped with fresh fruit and a drizzle of pure maple syrup for an extra burst of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick, family-friendly recipe proves that comfort food and healthy eating can go hand in hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or butter, for cooking)
- 1 cup fresh fruit (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Peel the ripe banana and place it in a large mixing bowl. Mash the banana with a fork until smooth.
To the mashed banana, add the almond milk, egg, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Whisk the mixture until fully combined and smooth.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the coconut oil or butter to prevent sticking.
Take one slice of whole-grain bread at a time and dip it into the banana mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated. Let any excess mixture drip off before placing the bread on the skillet.
Cook the bread slices on the preheated skillet for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Repeat the process for the remaining slices of bread, adding more oil or butter to the skillet as needed.
Once all the French toast slices are ready, serve them warm with fresh fruit and a drizzle of pure maple syrup, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.3 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 717 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.5 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.8 g | ||
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 576 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1205 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
