Upside-Down Banana-Walnut French Toast

Health score
4%
Upside-Down Banana-Walnut French Toast
130 min.
10
494kcal

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Indulge in a delightful morning treat with our Upside-Down Banana-Walnut French Toast, a dish that transforms your breakfast routine into a gourmet experience. Imagine waking up to the sweet aroma of caramelized bananas and toasted walnuts, all nestled atop fluffy cinnamon bread. This recipe is not just a meal; it's a celebration of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy family breakfast, this dish serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for entertaining. The combination of rich brown sugar, creamy butter, and light corn syrup creates a luscious base that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures, from the soft bread to the crunchy walnuts, ensuring that every forkful is a delightful surprise.

What sets this French toast apart is its unique upside-down presentation, allowing the gooey sauce to cascade over each serving, making it not only delicious but visually stunning as well. With a preparation time of just 130 minutes, including a leisurely soak in the refrigerator, you can easily prepare this dish ahead of time, freeing you up to enjoy the company of your guests.

So, gather your loved ones and treat them to a breakfast that’s as memorable as it is delicious. Your mornings will never be the same again!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 0.3 cup plus light
  • 0.5 cup walnut pieces chopped
  • medium banana sliced
  • lb raisin bread firm sliced
  • large eggs 
  • 1.5 cups milk 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • serving powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir brown sugar, butter, corn syrup and walnuts until smooth. Gently stir in bananas. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
  2. Reserve ends of bread for another use because they don't soak up the egg mixture very well. Arrange 2 layers of bread on banana mixture, tearing bread to fit if needed.
  3. In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and vanilla with wire whisk until well blended.
  4. Pour over bread. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 24 hours.
  5. Heat oven to 325°F. Uncover; bake 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Serve portions upside down, spooning sauce from bottom of dish over each serving.
  7. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories494kcal
Protein7.84%
Fat33.75%
Carbs58.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.28
Glycemic Load
21.35
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.410869598389%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.16mg
Catechin
2.16mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:494.31kcal
24.72%
Fat:19.11g
29.39%
Saturated Fat:4.4g
27.52%
Carbohydrates:74.39g
24.8%
Net Carbohydrates:71.13g
25.87%
Sugar:48.31g
53.68%
Cholesterol:115.99mg
38.66%
Sodium:335.98mg
14.61%
Alcohol:0.14g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:9.98g
19.96%
Selenium:20.08µg
28.68%
Manganese:0.55mg
27.72%
Vitamin B2:0.41mg
23.97%
Folate:75.44µg
18.86%
Phosphorus:177.79mg
17.78%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.89%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.03%
Calcium:131.21mg
13.12%
Fiber:3.26g
13.05%
Vitamin A:651.11IU
13.02%
Iron:2.34mg
12.99%
Copper:0.25mg
12.41%
Potassium:401.15mg
11.46%
Magnesium:42.03mg
10.51%
Vitamin B3:1.97mg
9.87%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.77%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
7.93%
Zinc:1.15mg
7.64%
Vitamin D:1µg
6.68%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.92%
Vitamin C:3.22mg
3.91%
Vitamin K:1.31µg
1.24%