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Crispy Banana Bread French Toast Recipe with Easy Maple Pecan Butter

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A comforting and crispy banana bread French toast served with a rich maple pecan butter, perfect for a special weekend brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free option)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup cottage cheese (small-curd)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 3 large eggs (for French toast batter)
  • 1 cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative like oat milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for French toast batter)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for French toast batter)
  • Pinch of salt (for French toast batter)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for maple pecan butter)
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans, toasted
  • Pinch of salt (for maple pecan butter)
  • Fresh banana slices (optional, for serving)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Extra maple syrup (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
  2. Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. Mix mashed bananas and ½ cup cottage cheese into the wet mixture until just blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into a prepared 9×5-inch loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing.
  6. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant. In a small bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter with ¼ cup maple syrup and a pinch of salt until fluffy. Fold in toasted pecans. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  7. Slice cooled banana bread into ¾-inch thick pieces.
  8. In a shallow bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt for the French toast batter.
  9. Dip each banana bread slice into the batter, soaking about 20 seconds per side without becoming soggy.
  10. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small pat of butter or oil. Cook soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  11. Serve warm with a generous dollop of maple pecan butter, extra maple syrup, banana slices, and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

[‘Cool banana bread completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.’, ‘Soak bread slices about 20 seconds per side for best custardy texture without sogginess.’, ‘Use medium heat to achieve crispy edges without burning.’, ‘Butter the pan well and refresh butter every few slices for golden browning.’, ‘Toast pecans fresh to enhance flavor.’, ‘Reheat leftovers in toaster oven or under broiler to regain crispiness; avoid microwaving.’, ‘Gluten-free option: use almond flour.’, ‘Dairy-free option: substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives and use coconut yogurt instead of cottage cheese.’, ‘Nut-free option: replace pecans with toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds.’]

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Keywords: banana bread, French toast, maple pecan butter, breakfast, brunch, crispy, easy recipe, weekend treat

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