Description
Banana French Toast Roll-Ups deliver a delightful twist on classic breakfast fare, combining creamy banana filling with crispy cinnamon-sugar coated bread. Rolled and fried to golden perfection, these sweet treats promise a playful morning indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 slices sandwich bread
- 3 bananas, sliced thinly
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
Coating and Sweeteners:
- ⅓ cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sautéing bananas)
- ½ – 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Cooking Fat:
- 3 – 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Caramelize sliced bananas in 1½ tablespoons (22 milliliters) of butter over medium heat, sprinkling of sugar until they turn golden and develop a rich, sweet aroma.
- Prepare a cinnamon-sugar coating by mixing the remaining sugar with ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl, creating a smooth egg wash for dipping.
- Trim bread crusts completely and gently flatten each slice using a rolling pin to create a uniform, thin surface.
- Distribute 1-of the caramelized banana mixture along one edge of each flattened bread slice.
- Brush the opposite edge of the bread with egg wash to help seal the roll.
- Carefully roll the bread tightly around the banana filling, ensuring the seam is completely closed.
- Melt an additional of butter in a non-stick skillet.
- Dip each roll in the egg mixture, coating evenly, then place seam-side down in the heated pan.
- Cook 3-4 rolls simultaneously, rotating to achieve an even golden-brown color on all sides.
- Clean the pan with a paper towel between batches to prevent burning.
- Once cooked, immediately roll the warm rolls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture or dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by removing bread crusts and flattening slices with a rolling pin for smooth, even rolling.
- Caramelize bananas first to enhance their natural sweetness and create a rich, golden flavor base for the filling.
- Seal rolls tightly to prevent the delicious banana mixture from leaking during cooking, ensuring a perfect bite every time.
- Use medium heat to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior without burning the delicate bread rolls.
- Clean the pan between batches with a paper towel to prevent burning and maintain a consistent cooking surface.
- Coat the finished rolls in cinnamon-sugar or powdered sugar for a delightful sweet finish that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg