Ingredients
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1 teaspoon
Simply Organic Pure Vanilla Extract (4 oz. bottle) -
1 1/4 teaspoons
Simply Organic Ground Ceylon Cinnamon -
Pinch
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1 1/2 teaspoons
SO Cardamom Organic -
3/4 cup whole milk
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
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2 tablespoons butter, divided
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8 slices sandwich bread
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2 firm but ripe bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
Directions
To make the toastPreheat oven to 325 degrees.
In a large shallow bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, cardamom and salt.
Working with one slice at a time, dip bread into egg mixture and turn gently, allowing both sides to soak up mixture.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Cook slices for about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Place bread on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to oven to warm.
To make the caramelized bananas
Slice banana crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
Working with the same skillet, warm remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat until melted. Add brown sugar and remaining 1/4 cinnamon, then stir until sugar has dissolved. When mixture begins to bubble around the edges, add banana slices and stir to coat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes, until bananas begin to brown.Serve French toast hot with a generous spoonful of caramelized bananas, a drizzle of maple syrup and a sprinkling of cinnamon and cardamom.
