When you need more warmth in your tummy during the harsh mornings, try this Gooey Chocolate and Banana French Toast recipe!
Such a satisfying breakfast. I love love looove it with coffee! The kids will love this, too! I’ve never had complaints – who doesn’t like chocolate, anyway?
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Method
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Place sugar, cream, cinnamon, vanilla bean paste and eggs into a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
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Cut banana into 3rds and each piece into 3 lengths (you should have 9 pieces in total.
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Place a chopping board onto the bench. Dip 1 side of the bread into the egg mixture, place the dipped side down onto a chopping board. Spread the side facing up (undipped side) with chocolate spread (all the way to the edge), place 2 slices of banana on the bread.
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Dip another piece of bread one sided into the egg mixture, place the undipped side on top of the bananas, press down around the edges.
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Repeat with the remaining 6 slices of bread. You should have 8 sandwiches.
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Heat a large non-stick fry pan to a medium temperature, add 1 tbsp of butter into the pan.
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Once the pan is hot use an egg flip to place 1 sandwich in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden. Use a spatula to flip it over and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side.
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Add a little more butter to the pan if needed and repeat step 6 for the remaining 3 sandwiches.
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Cut in half on a plate and serve with a drizzle of maple syrup and fresh berries.
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Maple syrup
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1 cup fresh blueberries
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Gooey chocolate and banana French toast
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Measure the ingredients and whisk the egg mixture together.
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Slice the banana
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Dip and assemble the sandwiches
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Older kids (10+) may also help to fry the French toast.
