Indulge in the delightful fusion of French toast and banana bread with this easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat, this moist and flavorful French Toast Banana Bread is infused with the rich taste of traditional French toast. Top it off with softened butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dusting of powdered sugar for an irresistible finish.
What You Need To Make French Toast Banana Bread
- Bananas: Add natural sweetness and moisture.
- Almond Milk or Oat Milk: Provides a dairy-free liquid base. Feel free to use regular milk if you're not dairy-free.
- Melted Butter: We recommend using vegan butter to keep this recipe vegan-friendly. But, regular butter will also work. Enhances richness and moistness.
- Maple Syrup: Adds sweetness and depth of flavor.
- Vanilla Extract: Introduces a warm and aromatic essence.
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda: Leavening agents for a light texture.
- Salt: Balances and enhances overall flavor.
- Almond Flour: Contributes to a tender crumb.
- Regular or Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: Forms the bread's structure.
- Cinnamon: Infuses a warm and comforting aroma.
French Toast Banana Bread Toppings
- Regular or Vegan Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Powdered Sugar
- Fresh Berries
- Regular or Vegan Whipped Cream
How To Make French Toast Banana Bread
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 and prepare a loaf pan with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
Step 2: Mash overripe bananas in a large bowl, then mix in almond milk, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Incorporate almond flour and all-purpose flour for a silky batter.
Step 3: Sprinkle cinnamon for delightful swirls.
Step 4: Transfer the batter to the loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes until golden brown.
Step 5: Cool the French toast banana bread, dust with powdered sugar, and slice. Serve with softened vegan butter and a drizzle of maple syrup for a delightful treat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store your French Toast Banana Bread in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap to preserve its moisture and flavors. Keep it at room temperature for up to two days, or extend its freshness by refrigerating for up to a week. If storing for a more extended period, consider freezing slices in a sealed container for a delightful French Toast Banana Bread treat whenever the craving strikes. To serve the frozen banana bread slices, simply remove from the freezer and microwave for about 30 seconds.
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French Toast Banana Bread
Equipment
- loaf pan
- parchment paper
- Large Mixing Bowl
- fork for mashing
- whisk for mixing
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
French Toast Banana Bread Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch of salt
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup regular or gluten-free all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
French Toast Banana Bread Toppings
- softened vegan butter for serving
- maple syrup for serving
- powdered sugar for dusting
- fresh berries for serving
Instructions
How To Make French Toast Banana Bread
- Begin by preheating the oven to 375. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or grease it with non stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a fork to mash the overripe bananas. Once they are mashed, add the non dairy milk, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix in the almond flour and regular flour until a silky and lumpy batter forms.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon on top of the batter and fold 3 or 4 times so there are swirls in the batter. Transfer the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake in the oven for 50-55 minutes or until the banana bread is golden brown.
- Allow the french toast banana bread to cool until warm. Then, remove it from the loaf pan, dust with powdered sugar, and slice. Serve each slice spread with butter and drizzled with maple syrup.
Erica says
So easy and delicious, especially with the vegan butter and maple syrup on top! Was much appreciated when brought to a party.
Thanks for sharing
Leanne says
Hi Jill I just made your banana bread French toast and it was delicious. However I have cooked it twice and both times it sunk in the middle. Any thoughts to help
Jillian Glenn says
Hi Leanne, I am so sorry. Did you follow the recipe ingredients exactly? May I also ask what material your loaf pan is made of?