Description
Chocolate and Banana French Toast is a delightful breakfast that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. This indulgent dish features crispy, golden-brown bread soaked in a creamy chocolate batter, making it the perfect treat for lazy weekends or special brunch gatherings. Serve it warm with your favorite toppings for an unforgettable start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices brioche or challah bread
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ? tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, ensuring both sides are well-coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the soaked bread slices for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add banana slices to the top of each piece before flipping to cook.
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup or sprinkled with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 140mg