You don’t have to wait for a holiday or a reason to make this over-the-top brunch! This Banana Bread French Toast can and should be made all year long. When making French toast, the most essential part of the recipe is the bread. So why not use delicious, well-seasoned, moist banana bread as the base? Top this delicious French Toast with then topped with homemade coconut syrup, fresh bananas, and macadamia nuts for an extra island flare. 

What Banana Bread Recipe Should I Use?

You can use any banana bread recipe you like for this recipe. I like to use my Sourdough Banana Bread recipe. I’ll link it here.

You could also turn a store-bought or bakery loaf of banana bread into french toast.

Do what works best for you!

What Do I Need to Make This Recipe?

•7-8 slices of banana bread 

•1 cup whole milk 

•2 egg yolks 

•1 teaspoon vanilla 

•A teaspoon of cinnamon 

•1 Tablespoon sugar in the raw 

What Toppings Should I Use?

I like to pair my homemade coconut syrup with this recipe! Get that recipe here!

Banana bread is a known favorite in the Hawaiian islands, so I thought, why not lean into the tropical flavors?

The coconut syrup pairs beautifully with the flavors in the banana bread too! Add some sliced bananas and macadamia nuts and you will be in for a treat!

You could also use regular maple syrup and fresh berries if you prefer. That would be delicious as well.

Tips for Making the Best French Toast

• Add vanilla and cinnamon to your custard mix!
• After each slice is dipped in custard, add a sprinkle of sugar in the raw before cooking to give it a nice crust.
• Butter the griddle before cooking.
• Let each slice cook for a few minutes on each side. You don’t want to risk the banana bread breaking or falling apart.
• Be gentle when flipping. Again, we don’t want the slices falling apart.
• Use leftover or day-old banana bread if you can. It will be sturdier and hold up the custard better.

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