Description
Thick slices of banana bread pressed in a hot waffle iron until crisp, finished with a golden caramelized coconut topping and a drizzle of maple syrup for a decadent brunch treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 thick slices banana bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- Maple syrup, for serving (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat waffle iron to medium-high heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure the waffle iron plates are clean and well-greased so the banana bread will release easily.
- Assemble the Dish: Dip each banana bread slice briefly into the custard mixture, coating both sides but not oversoaking, then place the slice on the hot waffle iron.
- Cook to Perfection: Close the waffle iron and cook each slice 4 to 5 minutes or until the exterior is golden and crisp and the interior is warmed through.
- Finishing Touches: While waffles cook, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, add 1 cup shredded coconut and 1/2 cup brown sugar, stirring until the coconut is toasted and the sugar has caramelized into a glossy coating. Remove from heat.
- Serve and Enjoy: Stack the banana bread waffles on plates, spoon the caramelized coconut over the top, drizzle with maple syrup to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use slightly stale or chilled banana bread so slices hold together when dipped.
- Toast the coconut first for deeper flavor before adding the brown sugar to caramelize.
- Do not oversoak the bread in the custard to avoid a soggy texture.
- For dairy-free option, swap whole milk for coconut milk and butter for coconut oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 2 slices prepared)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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