Macadamia Banana French Toast
Start your morning with a tropical twist by indulging in Macadamia Banana French Toast, a rich and decadent breakfast that feels like a luxurious escape. Made with thick-cut brioche or challah bread soaked in a cinnamon-spiced custard of eggs, milk, and cream, this French toast achieves the perfect golden-brown crust. Topped with caramelized bananas infused with buttery brown sugar and a sprinkle of toasted macadamia nuts for a delightful crunch, every bite is a balance of sweetness and texture. Drizzled generously with warm maple syrup and optionally dusted with powdered sugar, this dish is perfect for lazy weekend brunches or impressing guests. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this recipe serves two and guarantees a deliciously memorable start to your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.25 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter and let it melt.
Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated but not oversaturated.
Place the coated slices of bread onto the preheated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Slice the bananas into 1/2-inch rounds and place them in the skillet.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the bananas and cook for 2-3 minutes, gently flipping the bananas halfway through, until they are caramelized and golden.
Toast the chopped macadamia nuts in a small dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned.
Assemble the French toast by layering the caramelized bananas over the cooked bread slices. Sprinkle the toasted macadamia nuts on top.
Drizzle the maple syrup over the finished dish and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Macadamia Banana French Toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2080 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.8 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.5 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 775 mg | 258% | |
| Sodium | 1684 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 247.5 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 134.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.8 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1616 mg | 34% | |
*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.
