Learn how to Make Croissant French Toast with Strawberries and Bananas Recipe
Croissants | 4 Large , halved | |
Butter | 1 Tablespoon | |
For the batter | ||
Eggs | 4 Large | |
Milk/Whole milk | 2/3 Cup (10.67 tbs) ((2%)) | |
Ground cinnamon | 1 Teaspoon | |
Vanilla extract | 3 Teaspoon | |
For the strawberry & banana topping | ||
Strawberry jam/Strawberry preserve | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
Water | 2 Tablespoon | |
Fresh strawberries | 3 Cup (48 tbs) , dice ((cut into ¾ inch pieces)) | |
Vanilla extract | 1 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Bananas | 2 , slice ((into ½ inch slices)) | |
Chopped pecans | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) |
GETTING READY
1. Slice the croissants in half, set aside.
2. Slice the strawberry into ¾ inch slices, set it aside.
MAKING
3. In a pan pour the strawberry jam, add the water and stir over medium to medium low heat for 3-5 minutes.
4. Add the sliced strawberry and stir to coat, cook for further 3-4 minutes
5. In the meantime, in a large mixing bowl combine the eggs; milk, cinnamon, and vanilla whisk together everything.
6. Slice the bananas at this point into ½ inch slices because the syrup and the croissants will not take much time to cook.
7. Preheat a large nonstick pan over medium heat, add the butter and let it melt, dip the croissants in the batter and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
8. In the meantime add the bananas and vanilla to the strawberry syrup and stir, until everything is mixed well.
9. Once ready, place the warm croissants in the serving plate and top the bottom halves with the fruit topping.
10. Sprinkle some chopped pecans and then place the top halves of the croissant on top.
SERVING
11. Serve the croissant French toast along with a cup of tea.
TIPS
If the strawberries are not sweet enough with the syrup then you may add agave nectar, honey, sugar, or your choice of sweetener to taste. Add 1 teaspoon at a time of a sweetener until the desired sweetness is reached.
Preheat oven to 180 degrees and wrap the croissants in foil, place it in the oven to keep them warm, until needed.
NOTE
Do not let the croissants hang out in the batter or they will be super soggy.
Serving size
Calories 676Calories from Fat 322
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 36 g55.4%
Saturated Fat 11 g55%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 652 mg27.17%
Total Carbohydrates 67 g22.3%
Dietary Fiber 5 g20%
Sugars 45 g
Protein 22 g44%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet