After this, you’ll never want traditional French toast ever again. And this is the perfect way to use up those spotty bananas!

Banana Stuffed French Toast - After this, you'll never want traditional French toast ever again. And this is the perfect way to use up those spotty bananas!

Do you ever have those spotty bananas just lingering on your kitchen counter and you have absolutely no idea what to do with them so they just sit and sit and sit there until they become an all-consuming black?

 Banana Stuffed French Toast - After this, you'll never want traditional French toast ever again. And this is the perfect way to use up those spotty bananas!

Or is that just me?

Banana Stuffed French Toast - After this, you'll never want traditional French toast ever again. And this is the perfect way to use up those spotty bananas!

Well, before I was going to let that happen again, I decided to stuff those bananas in my French toast. And then coat them in crushed cornflakes and heart-healthy pecans in honor of American Heart Month.

Banana Stuffed French Toast - After this, you'll never want traditional French toast ever again. And this is the perfect way to use up those spotty bananas!

After all, since french toast is one of those decadent indulgences, why not add some heart-healthy ingredients to go in the mix?

Banana Stuffed French Toast - After this, you'll never want traditional French toast ever again. And this is the perfect way to use up those spotty bananas!

Plus, with all these fun goodies here, you won’t even need the maple syrup!

Banana Stuffed French Toast

Banana Stuffed French Toast

After this, you’ll never want traditional French toast ever again. And this is the perfect way to use up those spotty bananas!

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 8 slices challah bread
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

For the coating

Instructions

  • To make the coating, combine cornflakes and pecans; set aside.
  • Divide the banana slices among four slices of the bread, and then top with remaining bread slices to make 4 sandwiches.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Working one at a time, dip sandwiches into the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornflakes mixture, pressing to coat.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Working in batches, add sandwiches to the skillet, 1-2 at a time, and cook until evenly golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with confectioners’ sugar, if desired.

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Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Fisher Nuts. All opinions expressed are my own.