Peanut Butter Banana Stuffed French Toast with Granola Crust
Indulgent breakfast sandwiches featuring peanut butter and honey-drizzled banana slices sealed between bread, dipped in cinnamon custard, and coated with crunchy granola before pan-frying and baking. The combination of crispy granola exterior, custardy French toast, and gooey peanut butter-banana filling creates a restaurant-quality brunch dish perfect for weekend mornings or special occasions. Served with maple syrup for the ultimate sweet breakfast experience.
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ¼ teaspoons sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 banana, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 8 slices white bread
- ½ cup granolacrushed cornflakes1:1budget
similar crunch with less complexity
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place granola in a shallow bowl
- 2
Spread each slice of bread with peanut butter
- 3
Drizzle honey evenly over peanut butter
- 4
Divide banana slices among four bread slices and top with remaining bread, peanut butter sides down
- 5
Remove crusts and tightly pinch edges of each sandwich to seal
- 6
Whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a medium bowl
- 7
Soak each sandwich in egg mixture for 5 seconds
- 8
Roll edges of each sandwich in granola
- 9
Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat
- 10
Cook sandwiches about 2 minutes per side until golden, working in batches if necessary
- 11
Transfer sandwiches to baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes
- 12
Serve immediately with maple syrup
Tips
Seal sandwich edges tightly to prevent filling from leaking during cooking
Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet for even browning
Use day-old bread for better structure that won't fall apart when soaked
Good to Know
refrigerate leftovers up to 2 days, reheat in toaster oven
assemble sandwiches night before, refrigerate, then dip and cook in morning
immediately while hot with warm maple syrup
Common Mistakes
avoid oversaturating sandwiches in custard to prevent soggy texture
pinch edges firmly to avoid filling leakage during cooking
Substitutions
Nut-Free Alternatives
General Alternatives
similar crunch with less complexity
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, assemble sandwiches the night before and refrigerate. Dip in custard and cook fresh in the morning for best texture.
What if I don't have granola?
Substitute with crushed cornflakes, chopped nuts, or even crushed graham crackers for a similar crunchy coating.
How long will leftovers keep?
Store refrigerated for up to 2 days. Reheat in toaster oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes to restore crispness.