Caramelized Bananas top off these Banana Bread French Toast Bites for a scrumptious and impressive brunch treat everyone will go bananas for!
Extra Everything
French toast bites made from sweet banana bread and topped with a caramelized banana make these Banana Bread French Toast Bites the most extra. Extra sweet, extra scrumptious and extra fun for dipping and sharing. Your brunch guests are sure to love every bite!
If you’re looking for a unique and delicious brunch idea, you’ve found it! I love this recipe for entertaining. It’s also perfect for treating your family to something special for breakfast. Serve these French toast bites on toothpicks for dipping or drizzle with warm maple syrup. Yum!
Hot Tip!
Keep French Toast Bites warm in a 200°F oven until serving. This allows you to take your time prepping your bites (and accompaniments, like baked bacon) and serve them up hot!
What Do I Need to Make Banana Bread French Toast Bites?
- Banana bread (with or without nuts)
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Ground cinnamon
- Granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar
- Salt
- Milk
- Butter
- Bananas
- Maple syrup
- Toothpicks
How to Make Banana Bread French Toast Bites
- Slice bread into 7 or 8 (1-inch) thick slices and then each of those slices into 4 cubes.
- Beat eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl until well combined and slightly fluffy. Whisk in milk and then transfer the egg mixture to a shallow dish.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar coating. Place in a shallow dish.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter to a large griddle or skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Give each banana bread cube a quick dip in the egg mixture and then transfer to the heated griddle for cooking, be sure to let any excess egg mixture drip back into the shallow dish.
- Sauté each bite until golden brown and slightly crisp on all sides.
- Immediately transfer each cooked bite to the cinnamon sugar dish and roll to coat.
- Transfer the coated Banana Bread French Toast Bites to a baking sheet and keep in a 200°F warming oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining bites or until ready to serve.
- Once all of the bites are cooked, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and place the banana slices in a single layer. Let caramelize on each side, flipping with a fork or small spatula.
- Sprinkle the banana bread French toast bites with powdered sugar.
- Then place a caramelized banana on a toothpick and add a banana bread French toast bite to it for serving.
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- French Toast Waffle Sticks: Two breakfast classics come together for breakfast fun with no forks needed!
How to Serve and Store Banana Bread French Toast Bites
Serve warm with maple syrup to dunk them in. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes or until crisp.
If you make these Banana Bread French Toast Bites, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. 😍 I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!
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Banana Bread French Toast Bites
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 28-32 Bites
Description
Caramelized Bananas top off these Banana Bread French Toast Bites for a scrumptious and impressive brunch treat everyone will go bananas for!
Ingredients
- 1 loaf banana bread (with or without nuts)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 bananas, sliced thick
Cinnamon Sugar:
For serving:
Instructions
- Slice bread into 7 or 8 (1-inch) thick slices and then each of those slices into 4 cubes.
- Beat eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl until well combined and slightly fluffy. Whisk in milk and then transfer the egg mixture to a shallow dish.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for the cinnamon sugar coating. Place in a shallow dish.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter to a large griddle or skillet and heat over medium heat.
- Give each banana bread cube a quick dip in the egg mixture and then transfer to the heated griddle for cooking, be sure to let any excess egg mixture drip back into the shallow dish.
- Sauté each bite until golden brown and slightly crisp on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Immediately transfer each cooked bite to the cinnamon sugar dish and roll to coat.
- Transfer the coated Banana Bread French Toast Bites to a baking sheet and keep in a 200°F warming oven to keep warm while you cook the remaining bites or until ready to serve.
- Once all of the bites are cooked, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and place the banana slices in a single layer. Let caramelize on each side, flipping with a fork or small spatula.
- Sprinkle the banana bread French toast bites with powdered sugar and then place a caramelized banana on a toothpick and add a banana bread French toast bite to it for serving.
- Serve warm with maple syrup to dunk them in.
Notes
Keep French Toast Bites warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve. This allows you to take your time prepping your bites and serve them up hot!
