Description
A tropical twist on a breakfast classic, this Caramelized Coconut Banana Bread Waffle French Toast combines banana bread, coconut milk, and caramel for a golden, crispy, and irresistibly sweet dish perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
- Banana Bread: 4 slices (1-inch thick)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Coconut Milk: 1/2 cup (full-fat)
- Brown Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: Pinch
- Butter: 2 tablespoons (for greasing)
- Shredded Coconut: 1/4 cup (toasted)
- Bananas: 1 ripe (sliced for topping)
- Maple Syrup or Caramel Sauce: 2 tablespoons (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high and lightly grease with butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Dip each banana bread slice into the custard mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- Place a slice in the waffle iron and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Repeat with remaining slices, keeping finished ones warm on a baking sheet in the oven.
- Top with toasted coconut, banana slices, and drizzle with syrup or caramel sauce.
- Serve warm and enjoy every bite.
Notes
- Use slightly stale banana bread for better texture.
- Toast the coconut flakes beforehand for a richer flavor.
- Warm your syrup before serving for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: banana bread waffle french toast, coconut french toast, caramelized banana breakfast, tropical brunch, banana coconut waffles