About
This breakfast doesn't monkey around! Golden-brown French toast sandwiches are filled with tropical bananas, then dredged in crispy cornflakes and pecans for a distinct, sweet crunch. Drizzled with maple syrup, Monkey's French Toast is playful and mischievous, just like a monkey! Get ready to go bananas for this breakfast treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cornflakes, coarsely crushed
- 1 cup pecan halves, chopped
- 8 slices challah bread
- 2 bananas, peeled, halved and sliced vertically
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- nutmeg, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- maple syrup, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -In a bowl, add the cornflakes and the pecans and toss to combine.
Step 2 -On a plate, add 4 slices of the bread.
Step 3 -Top each of the bread slices with an even amount of the sliced bananas.
Step 4 -Add the remaining bread slices on top of the banana slices, creating 4 sandwiches.
Step 5 -In a large bowl, add the eggs, the milk, the vanilla, the cinnamon, and the nutmeg and whisk to combine.
Step 6 -Working with 1 sandwich at a time, dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture and then immediately dredge the sandwiches in the cornflake mixture.
Step 7 -In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
Step 8 -In batches, add the coated sandwiches to the melted butter and cook, flipping the sandwiches once, until they are evenly golden-brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 9 -Repeat until all of the sandwiches are cooked.
Step 10 -Serve immediately with the maple syrup.
