Description
These Banana French Toast Roll Ups are a delicious twist on classic French toast, featuring soft sandwich bread rolled around a sweet sautéed banana filling, then pan-fried to golden perfection and dusted with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat that kids and adults will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Filling
- 3 Bananas, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1-1.5 tbsp Butter
Egg Wash
- 2 Eggs
- 3 tbsp Milk
Bread
- 10 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/3 cup Sugar
- 1/2 – 1 tsp Cinnamon
For Cooking and Garnish
- 3-4 tbsp Butter (for frying)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Banana Filling: Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and melt about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter. Add the thinly sliced bananas and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Sauté until the bananas turn golden and caramelized, then remove from heat.
- Mix Sugars and Eggs: In a small bowl, combine the remaining sugar with cinnamon and set aside. In another bowl, beat the eggs with the milk thoroughly and set aside.
- Prepare Bread for Rolling: Remove the crusts from the bread slices and use a rolling pin to flatten each slice evenly. Spread about 1 to 2 teaspoons of the sautéed banana mixture along one edge of each slice. Then brush the opposite edge with the egg wash mixture.
- Roll the Bread: Carefully roll up each slice tightly around the banana filling, sealing the edges to form a roll. Repeat this process for all bread slices.
- Coat and Cook Rolls: Melt approximately 1 tablespoon of butter in the pan over medium heat. Coat each roll in the remaining egg wash and place them seam side down in the pan, cooking 3 to 4 rolls at a time to avoid overcrowding.
- Brown All Sides: Cook until the bottom is browned, then turn each roll about a quarter turn to cook all sides evenly until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat and Serve: Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel as needed and continue cooking the remaining rolls. After all are cooked, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture or dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute the sandwich bread with brioche or challah for a richer taste.
- Adjust the cinnamon quantity according to your taste preference.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; leftovers can be reheated in a skillet.
- Adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup on top can enhance sweetness.
- Ensure the pan is well-preheated to prevent sticking during cooking.
