Season 09 - Breakfast / S09B22
Banana and Coconut French Toast
Story
This morning, Don Luis was humming an old tune while cracking eggs and slicing ripe bananas. As the sweet smell of coconut wafted through the kitchen, he looked over his shoulder and said, *“You know, when I was little, my abuelita used to make this for us after church. But she always added a little sprinkle of magic—today, it’s coconut.”* Wearing his signature jean-and-leather apron, Don Luis flipped the golden toast with ease, his little dachshund pal peeking up from under the table, hoping for a bite. The toast sizzled, the bananas caramelized, and a coconut snowstorm finished it off. *“This,” he said, “is how you turn a simple breakfast into a tropical vacation on a plate!”* 🌴☀️ Time + Nutrition + Cost
Ingredients
- 4 slices of brioche or white bread 🍞
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced 🍌
- 2 large eggs 🥚
- 0.33 cup coconut milk 🥥
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon 🌰
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract 🍨
- 1 tbsp brown sugar 🍯
- 2 tbsp shredded sweetened coconut 🥥
- 1 tbsp butter (for the pan) 🧈
- Maple syrup (optional topping) 🍁
- Powdered sugar (optional) ❄️
Instructions
- 1In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and brown sugar.
- 2Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, letting it soak for a few seconds on each side.
- 3Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- 4Cook the soaked bread slices for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- 5In the last minute of cooking, add banana slices to the pan and sear until caramelized.
- 6Sprinkle shredded coconut on top of the toast and let it toast for 30 seconds.
- 7Serve warm with banana slices on top, a drizzle of maple syrup, and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
About the narrator
Don Luis · A character for three generations
Don Luis is the brand character and narrator for this catalog: a warm voice for Puerto Rican family recipes tested by the real creator behind the brand. The project carries three generations of flavor and writes each recipe step by step so any kid can follow it.
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