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Banana & Chocolate French Toast Recipe

An indulgent brunch recipe, inspired by American-style French toast. Swap bread for croissants and use Meadowland/Flora Double instead of milk to create a delicious pudding-bake.

Banana & Chocolate French Toast Recipe

 

Ingredients:

6–8 croissant, preferably
a couple of days old.
400ml Meadowland Double or Flora Double
3 eggs
3 bananas
Chocolate spread (or chocolate & nut spread)
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 tsp of nutmeg
A good dash of vanilla extract

To Serve:

4 rashes of streaky bacon
Fresh strawberries, raspberries or blueberries
Lightly whipped Meadowland Double or Flora Double
Golden syrup or honey

Method:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.
  2. Line an oven-proof dish with baking parchment or use a non-stick dish rubbed with a little butter to prevent sticking.
  3. Slice the croissant and spread generously with chocolate sauce and slices of fresh banana. Tuck the croissant snuggly into the dish, so that there are very few gaps between them.
  4. Mix the Meadowland/Flora Double, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla together in a jug and pour over the croissant. Leave to soak for 10–15 minutes, then cover with kitchen foil, leaving a hole for the steam to escape.
  5. Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 30, or until the centre of the bake no longer wobbles.
  6. Leave to cool, then slice and serve with fried bacon, fresh berries and a large dollop of Meadowland or Flora Double. Drizzle with golden syrup or honey.