This Easy Bananas Foster French Toast is one of those family recipes our whole family loves. There’s something special about slowing down on a weekend morning, gathering in the kitchen, and making a breakfast that feels a little indulgent.
It takes the comfort of classic French toast and dresses it up with a simple caramelized banana foster topping.
The best part? It uses ingredients you likely already have in your homestead pantry: bananas, stale bread, a few eggs, and a splash of cream.
In just a few steps, you can turn everyday staples into one of your favorite breakfast recipes that’s fit for special occasions but simple enough for everyday mornings.
Why We Love This Recipe
- Homestead-friendly. Uses pantry staples and ripe bananas that need to be used up.
- Versatile. Works with brioche bread, challah bread, Texas toast, or even homemade French bread.
- Special but simple. Fancy enough for Mother’s Day or holidays, but easy enough for a slow Saturday morning.
- Family favorite. From the first bite, the rich foster topping and fluffy bread make this a dish everyone will love.
Easy Bananas Foster French Toast for Breakfast Lovers
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 8 Slices Bread French loaf, brioche bread, challah bread, or thick slices of Texas toast (about 8–10 bread slices)
- 5 Large Eggs
- 1 Cup Whole Milk or heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
For the Foster Sauce
- 4 Tablespoons Butter melted butter works best
- 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 Bananas cut into banana slices or sliced bananas, divided
- 2 Tablespoons Dark Rum or 2 teaspoons rum extract
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- Optional: splash of banana liqueur
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard Mixture. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pour the egg mixture into a shallow dish for dipping.5 Large Eggs, 1 Cup Whole Milk, 2 Tablespoons Vanilla Extract, 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- Soak the Bread. Dip thick slices of bread into the custard mixture on both sides. Let each side of the bread soak for about 30 seconds. A shallow dish makes this step easy.8 Slices Bread
- Cook the French Toast. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place dipped bread slices into the skillet and cook until each piece of bread is golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Keep finished slices warm on a baking sheet in a low oven. Add more butter as needed while you continue frying the French toast slices.2 Tablespoons Butter
- Make the Bananas Foster Sauce. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in dark brown sugar with a wooden spoon until it dissolves. Add cream and cinnamon, stirring until smooth. Add 2 of the sliced bananas and cook until soft and caramelized. Stir in dark rum (or rum extract) and cook another couple of minutes until thickened.4 Tablespoons Butter, 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar, 1/4 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream, 3 Bananas, 2 Tablespoons Dark Rum, 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, Optional: splash of banana liqueur
- Serve French toast with generous spoonfuls of warm bananas foster topping. Top with the remaining slices of banana.
Notes
Variations and Toppings
- Homemade Buttermilk Syrup. Swap out the sauce and use our recipe for buttermilk syrup. It’s the kind of easy homemade syrup that takes this recipe to the next level.
- Crunchy Nut Topping. Sprinkle with crunchy pecans or walnuts for texture.
- Extra Indulgence. Add a drizzle of maple syrup or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert-style treat.
- Simple Swap. No cream? Use whole milk. It still makes a rich banana sauce.
Nutrition
What is Bananas Foster?
Bananas Foster is a classic New Orleans dessert created in the 1950s, where bananas are cooked with butter, sugar, and rum to create a rich sauce. While the traditional bananas foster is flambéed and served over ice cream, this version skips the flames and turns it into a hearty breakfast dish.
Instead of ice cream, we’re pouring that buttery, cinnamon-scented foster sauce over warm, golden brown French toast. It’s a great way to bring a touch of the iconic New Orleans dessert into your homestead kitchen.
Storing Leftovers
If you’re lucky enough to have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently in a skillet with a little butter to crisp the edges back up. The sauce can be reheated in a medium bowl over low heat, adding a splash of cream if needed.
Restaurant Quality French Toast
This easy recipe is proof that you don’t need fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen to create something memorable. It’s a delicious way to use overripe bananas and stale bread while turning an ordinary morning into something extraordinary.
From special occasions like Mother’s Day to a quiet breakfast at home, this Easy Bananas Foster French Toast is sure to become one of your family’s favorite breakfast recipes.
My family loved this!