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Bananas Foster French Toast

Published: May 1, 2019 · Last Updated: Jul 27, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Bananas Foster French Toast is an indulgent breakfast with caramelized bananas. It can be made with or without rum, and feels like fancy brunch at home.

bananas foster french toast on a plate.

This Bananas Foster French Toast recipe is to die for. Brioche French toast topped with caramelized bananas? Yum.

I love the sticky sweetness of bananas foster. Those caramelized bananas. And I love French toast. So I’ve been wanting to combine the two into a decadent French toast recipe that would be perfect for breakfast or brunch at home.

And I’m happy to say… it was a huge success! The brioche gets all custardy and delicious. So yummy even on its own. The cooked bananas, butter, and brown sugar combine into a sticky-sweet delight that is spooned over the French toast.

This is a happy weekend brunch breakfast where you’re going to indulge. And we all need those every once in awhile, right?

If you're looking for a banana recipe that's a little healthier, try this Cinnamon Banana Smoothie.

I made this bananas foster french toast without rum because I didn’t want a splash of alcohol at 10 in the morning when I was making this, but feel free to add a few splashes when you’re making the bananas foster part if you want to make this a boozy French toast recipe!

Ingredients

  • Milk - As I said above, I used canned coconut milk for this recipe, but I've also made it using almond milk and regular milk. The coconut milk gives it a nice subtle flavor, but use what you have!
  • Vanilla extract - I like to use the pure and not imitation stuff here.
  • Eggs - The eggs give the French toast a custardy texture.
  • Brioche bread - I LOVE making this with brioche bread, but I've also used a soft French loaf. You can also use thick slices of Texas Toast for this French toast.
  • Bananas - This recipe is a great way to use up ripe or unripe bananas. If they are TOO ripe, they may fall apart a bit when cooking, so just keep that in mind.
  • Brown sugar - The brown sugar is used to help caramelize the bananas for the topping. I used light brown sugar, but you could swap with dark brown sugar if preferred.
  • Butter - The butter is used with the brown sugar to provide the caramel sauce. To control the salt level, use unsalted butter, but salted works great too.
  • Rum - Completely optional. I haven't added it when I've made this, but a splash would be delicious! You can also use bourbon instead.

What is bananas foster?

Bananas Foster is a desert that originated in New Orleans. It's bananas that get deliciously caramelized in a rum, brown sugar, and butter sauce.

While it's typically made with rum, you can make this french toast without for a nonalcoholic version.

What type of milk to use

I used coconut milk in the French toast. It added a subtle coconut flavor which could ALMOST make me imagine that I was on a tropical island somewhere, enjoying a relaxing vacation.

It was lovely, but you can sub out any milk of your choice. Cow’s milk? Great! Almond milk? Delicious! Oat milk? I haven’t tested it, but it would probably work well (let me know if you try it and it doesn’t!)

bananas foster french toast with a fork.

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle - It's easy to make French toast in a skillet, but then you can only do 1 piece at a time. That's fine if you have a lot of time, and put it in the oven to warm, but I love doing mine on a griddle pan on my stove (my stove actually has a burner just for the griddle). Here's one option for a griddle pan that is highly rated on Amazon. You can also use an electric griddle like this, that you can just plug into the wall.

Can I make this with regular bread and not brioche?

Absolutely. Use what you have. The brioche is so soft and soaks up the custard mixture SUPER-quickly. Something harder like a french loaf or baguette may need more liquid to soften up for the French toast.

You could also use Texas Toast, challah bread, or another alternative to brioche. If you're using a regular sliced loaf of bread, then just know you may need more slices since sliced brioche is typically thicker than your regular sliced loaf.

Recipe variations

  • I used a can of coconut milk, but you can always substitute an equal amount of regular whole milk.
  • Add a splash of rum to the bananas foster part if you want to create a rum sauce.
  • You can add a splash of heavy cream to the caramelized bananas if you want a slightly creamier sauce.
  • I've served this with some roughly chopped pecans or walnuts on top. It adds a nice additional texture.
  • If you're not a banana fan (or allergic to bananas like a friend of mine), make this with another fruit! To do so, I'd add a cup of berries to a pan with a touch of water and some regular sugar (instead of brown sugar). Instead of getting caramelized, you'll just want everything to get kind of sweet and syrupy so you can spoon the berries over the French toast.

Bananas foster french toast is delicious served as is, with the sticky-sweet caramelized bananas, but you could also serve with some homemade whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

What to serve with the French toast

  • Homemade Cappuccino
  • Scrambled Eggs with Green Onions
  • Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

Recipe Tips

  • Try to slice the bananas thickly. If you slice the bananas too thin, they have more of a chance of falling apart in the caramel sauce as they cook. Ripe bananas also have a slightly higher chance of breaking apart while cooking.
  • Let the French toast get nicely browned. It’s better that way, and will add a bit of a crust.
  • If you’re worried about your French toast getting cold while you cook the slices, turn your oven on “warm” or a low temperature of 200 degrees F, and put a sheet pan in there. When you cook a slice of French toast, plop it on the sheet pan, then remove right before serving so all your toast is nicely warm.
  • Don't cook the foster sauce too long or on too high of heat, or the butter will start to separate from the sugar. Watch carefully.

How to make bananas foster french toast

First, make your egg mixture for the French toast.

eggs and milk in a dish.

Next, dip your bread in the custardy egg mixture, getting both sides covered.

soaking bread in custard sauce.

In a skillet or electric griddle, cook your French toast.

making french toast on a griddle.

Make the bananas foster sauce. Heat butter in a pan with brown sugar.

melting butter and brown sugar in a skillet.

Add your sliced bananas and cook for a couple of minutes.

bananas and caramel sauce in a skillet.

Enjoy this homemade french toast however you prefer!

french toast with a bite on a fork.
french toast up close with bananas and whipped cream.

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bananas foster french toast with a fork

Bananas Foster French Toast

Recipe by Aimee
This bananas foster French toast is an indulgent breakfast recipe with caramelized bananas that tastes delicious and can be made boozy or not! It's a great way to use up those bananas and bread!
4.95 from 36 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 560 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 13.5 oz can coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 6 slices brioche bread
  • 2 ripe bananas sliced thickly
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  • In a shallow dish, add the coconut milk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk together.
  • Soak a slice of the brioche bread in the egg mixture and flip, so both sides are soaked in the mixture.
  • Once the griddle is hot, cook the bread until nicely browned on each side. Keep warm in the oven if needed while you repeat with the other slices of bread.
  • To make the bananas foster, heat the butter and brown sugar over medium heat in a skillet. Mix to create a sauce. Add the bananas and let cook until slightly thickened and sticky.
  • To assemble, slice each piece of brioche bread in half diagonally. Place 3 halves on each plate and top with the bananas foster mixture. Add freshly whipped cream, if desired. Serve and eat immediately.

Notes

Recipe Tips:
  • I used a can of coconut milk, but you can always substitute an equal amount of regular milk
  • Try to slice the bananas thickly. If you slice them too thin, they have more of a chance of falling apart in the caramel sauce as they cook.
  • Add a splash of rum to the bananas foster part if you want
  • Let the French toast get nicely browned. It’s better that way, and will add a bit of a crust.
  • If you’re worried about your French toast getting cold while you cook the slices, turn your oven on “warm” or a low temperature of 200 degrees F, and put a sheet pan in there. When you cook a slice of French toast, plop it on the sheet pan, then remove right before serving so all your toast is nicely warm.
  • Don't cook the foster sauce too long or on too high of heat, or the butter will start to separate from the sugar. Watch carefully.
 
Nutrition Info: Nutrition information provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 8gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 877IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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  1. Andrea

    July 02, 2023 at 11:56 am

    4 stars
    I made this with unsweetened coconut milk (it's all I had on hand) and texas toast bread. My whole family enjoyed it. I just added a sprinkle of cinnamon on it while it was cooking.

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  2. Ash

    June 06, 2021 at 11:47 am

    So good!!!

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  3. Gigi

    February 14, 2021 at 10:26 am

    5 stars
    I used a splash of spiced rum! Fantastic.

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