Banana Bread French Toast With Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Banana Bread French Toast With Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 loaf banana bread (8-by-4-inch, home-made or use purchased); 1 cup skim milk (any combination will work) or 1 cup whole milk (any combination will work) or 1 cup half-and-half (any combination will work); 4 eggs; ½ teaspoon vanilla; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 bananas, ripe, thinly sliced; confectioners' sugar; ½ cup creme fraiche or ½ cup light sour cream; ½ cup orange marmalade

Servings: persons

1 loaf banana bread (8-by-4-inch, home-made or use purchased)
1 cup skim milk (any combination will work) or 1 cup whole milk (any combination will work) or 1 cup half-and-half (any combination will work)
4 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 bananas, ripe, thinly sliced
confectioners' sugar
½ cup creme fraiche or ½ cup light sour cream
½ cup orange marmalade

1
Heat oven to 200 degrees (this will be to keep french toast warm later).
2
Cut ends off bread.
3
Cut bread into 3/4-inch-thick slices; cut each slice in half on the diagonal to make triangular pieces.
4
Set aside.
5
Mix milk, eggs, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a shallow dish or pie plate; set aside.
6
Heat a large non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat until hot.
7
Add 1/2 tablespoon oil and butter to the griddle.
8
Gently and quickly dip a couple of slices of the bread into the egg mixture to thoroughly soak both sides with the mixture; carefully transfer each bread slice to the hot pan.
9
Cook until nicely golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
10
Turn each slice; cook second side until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
11
Transfer to an ovenproof platter; keep warm in the oven cooking remaining bread using the remaining oil and butter as needed.
12
Serve with powdered sugar and slices of bananas on top.
13
Add dollops of marmalade and creme fraiche (or sour cream) to the side.

380

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 loaf banana bread (8-by-4-inch, home-made or use purchased), 1 cup skim milk (any combination will work) or 1 cup whole milk (any combination will work) or 1 cup half-and-half (any combination will work), 4 eggs, ½ teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Banana Bread French Toast With Creme Fraiche falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Banana Bread French Toast With Creme Fraiche

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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