Caramelised Banana French Toast

This French Toast is an elevated version with the use of warm spices, caramelised banana and a dollop of yoghurt on top. The tangy yoghurt balances the sweetness of the banana and compliments the warms spices beautifully.

Gluten free, low FODMAP, french toast, caramelised banana

Mains, Breakfast

Serves: 2

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Caramelised Banana French Toast

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 25 Min

In my opinion, French toast is one of the best breakfasts you can have. This version is the perfect combination of a little sweet and a little savoury due to the caramelised banana, warm spices and fresh yoghurt.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp lactose free milk
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp cardamom
• 2 small to medium sized firm bananas
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 pieces of thick sourdough bread
• 4 tbsp lactose free plain yoghurt
• 2 tbsp maple syrup

Method

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon and cardamom. Set aside.
2. Slice bananas in half lengthways. Add sugar onto a plate and dip the bananas in the sugar, coating the bananas all the way around.
3. Place two frypans on the stove and add a tablespoon of butter to each. Heat to medium high heat.
4. Place the bananas flat side down in one fry pan and cook for 5 minutes or until caramelised. Turn over and cook for 2 - 3 minutes on the other side until coloured and caramelised. Set aside to cool slightly.
5. While the banana is cooking, dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring each side is well coated and place the slice into the second frypan. Cook each side for 2 - 3 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining slices of bread.
6. On two plates, place half the toast, followed by a large spoonful of yoghurt. Top with banana pieces, a drizzle of maple syrup and additional cinnamon.

https://lowfodmapcooking.com.au/recipes/caramelised-banana-french-toast

This recipe uses firm bananas as ripe bananas contain higher amounts of fructans. Ripe bananas can be enjoyed up to 1/3 of a medium sized banana, where as a firm banana of small to medium sized can be enjoyed safely on the low FODMAP diet. Although firm bananas are a little less sweet in taste, the caramelisation of the sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup ensure that this breakfast dish is still balanced with some sweetness. If you’re unsure what ingredients might be high in FODMAPs take a look at our full list of low FODMAP recipes or read more information about modifying high FODMAP recipes.