Strawberry Banana French Toast
Bump up the goodness of your French toast with fresh strawberries and bananas. This tasty breakfast comes together in no time and uses only 8 ingredients.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cup milk
- 2 eggs beaten
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 oz. cream cheese room temperature
- 8 slices bread Texas toast style, about 1 inch thick
- 2 bananas thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh strawberries thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoon butter
- powdered sugar
- maple syrup or strawberry compote
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Set aside.
- To assemble, spread a thin layer of the cream cheese onto 1 side of the bread slices. Top half of the slices with the fruit, reserving some for garnish. Place another piece of bread on top, cream cheese side down, creating a sandwich.
- Preheat skillet or griddle on low medium heat. Brush with butter.
- Dip sandwiches into the batter, coating all sides.
- Place on the skillet or griddle. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, then turn on the edges and cook to brown evenly.
- To serve, garnish with additional fruit and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve with maple syrup or strawberry compote. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 506mg | Potassium: 468mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 3mg