Healthy Mealtime Recipes Healthy Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Healthy Breakfast Toast Recipes Healthy French Toast Recipes Banana Bread French Toast 5.0 (4) 2 Reviews Take banana bread to the next level when you soak it in a classic French toast batter and fry it for an impressive (but oh so easy!) breakfast or brunch. Top with chopped walnuts, sliced bananas and maple syrup for extra decadence. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 18, 2023 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Diana Chistruga Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings Nutrition Profile: Healthy Pregnancy Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 large eggs ¾ cup low-fat milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 8 slices banana bread, about 1 inch thick 2 tablespoons butter, divided Toasted chopped walnuts, sliced banana and pure maple syrup for topping (optional) Directions Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla and cinnamon in a 4-cup measuring cup or mixing bowl. Arrange 4 slices of banana bread in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Pour half of the egg mixture over the bread. Let soak for 1 minute, then turn the slices over and soak for 1 minute more. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the slices and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining banana bread, egg mixture and butter. To serve, top with walnuts, sliced banana and maple syrup, if desired. Associated Recipes Healthy Banana Bread Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 294 Calories 11g Fat 41g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 slice each Calories 294 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 21g Added Sugars 15g 30% Protein 9g 17% Total Fat 11g 15% Saturated Fat 6g 31% Cholesterol 152mg 51% Vitamin A 498IU 10% Vitamin C 3mg 3% Folate 25mcg 6% Sodium 311mg 14% Calcium 103mg 8% Iron 4mg 20% Magnesium 17mg 4% Potassium 250mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved