Banana and cinnamon French toast

Turn a French toast breakfast into a gourmet classic with cinnamon spice and banana.

Ingredients 

3 eggs, lightly beaten
 1/2 cup milk
 1/4 cup cream
 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
 1 tablespoon icing sugar
 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 4 x 2.5cm-thick slices day-old brioche (see note)
 2 tablespoons butter
 3 bananas, sliced lengthways
 Pure maple syrup, to serve

Method 

Step 1
Combine eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, icing sugar and cinnamon in a large jug. Whisk with a fork until well combined. Pour mixture into a shallow ceramic dish.
Step 2
Preheat oven to 180°C. Dip 2 brioche slices in milk mixture for 30 seconds to 1 minute each side or until well soaked. Hold over dish to drain. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large frying pan over medium heat until bubbling. Add soaked brioche. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side or until golden. Transfer to a baking tray. Keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining butter and brioche.
Step 3
Place French toast on plates. Top with banana. Drizzle with maple syrup. Serve.


Nutrition

Energy 2119kJ	Fat saturated 12.00g
Fat Total 22.00g	Carbohydrate sugars 24.00g
Carbohydrate Total 58.00g	Dietary Fibre 3.00g
Protein 17.00g	Cholesterol 245.00mg
Sodium 434.85mg

All nutrition values are per serve.

Notes

Variation: You can use fruit bread or split hot cross buns instead of brioche. And, instead of banana, try topping brioche with raspberries, blueberries or sliced strawberries.
Brioche: Brioche, a cross between a bread and a pastry, is made from a classic sweet French yeast dough. Its golden surface comes from the addition of sugar. Brioche gets its richness from butter and eggs. Look for it in the bakery section of your supermarket.


Source:

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/9898/banana+and+cinnamon+french+toast?ref=collections,french-recipes