Chocolate & Banana French Toast
This indulgent French toast features a sweet filling of mashed banana and milk chocolate, sandwiched between slices of crusty bread. The sandwiches are dipped in a rich custard of eggs, cream, maple syrup and vanilla, then fried in butter until crisp and golden. It's a luxurious breakfast or brunch dish that feels like a special treat, finished with a dusting of cinnamon and optional icing sugar. The recipe serves two people and takes just 18 minutes to prepare and cook.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 75g milk chocolate chopped
- 4 slices crusty white bread from a round loaf
- 3 medium eggs
- 1 tbsp double cream
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 25g unsalted butter
- ground cinnamon to serve
- icing sugar or extra maple syrup, to serve (optional)
Method
- Place the banana in a small bowl and mash it thoroughly with a fork. Stir in the chopped chocolate until well combined.
- Arrange two slices of bread on your work surface. Spread the chocolate and banana mix evenly over each slice, leaving a small border. Place the remaining bread slices on top to form two sandwiches, pressing down gently.
- Whisk the eggs, double cream, maple syrup and vanilla extract together in a shallow dish. Melt the butter in a large frying pan. Soak one sandwich in the egg mixture, turning it to coat both sides completely. Transfer it to the hot pan and cook for about 1 min per side until golden and the chocolate softens. Repeat with the second sandwich. Serve halved, sprinkled with ground cinnamon and icing sugar or extra maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories648 kcal
Fat38 g
Saturates21 g
Carbs59 g
Sugars38 g
Fibre2 g
Protein16 g
Sodium360 mg
Recipe details
Skill levelEasy
CategoryBreakfast
Cuisinefrench
