French Toast Banana Bread
A delightful combination of French toast and banana bread that is easy to make and perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 overripe bananas Make sure they are brown and overly ripe for maximum sweetness.
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or oat milk Any non-dairy milk can be used.
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter Coconut oil or plant-based margarine can be used as a substitute.
- ½ cup maple syrup Can replace with honey or agave syrup for non-vegan option.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- a pinch of salt
- 1 cup almond flour Sunflower seed flour can be used for nut-free option.
- 1 cup regular or gluten-free all-purpose flour Ensure gluten-free flour has xanthan gum.
- 1 tbsp cinnamon Add extra spices for flavor if desired.
- Softened vegan butter for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan with a bit of vegan butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth. Add in the almond milk, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture and gently fold until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the French Toast Banana Bread cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Once cooled, slice the banana bread and serve warm with softened vegan butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries.
- Enjoy your homemade French Toast Banana Bread!
Notes
For best results, use overly ripe bananas. The flavors are enhanced when enjoyed warm right out of the oven. Customize with nuts or seasonal ingredients as you prefer.