Banana Bread French Toast

Ingredients

1 loaf banana bread

3 large eggs

1 cup milk

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla bean extract

1 pinch salt

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 bananas, sliced, or more as needed

1/4 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup syrup

1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar

Directions

1. Slice banana bread loaf into 3/4- to 1-inch thick slices. Whisk eggs, milk, flour, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl.
2. Dip each banana bread slice into egg mixture; alternately, place slices into a baking dish, pour egg mixture over the top, and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. 
3. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Toast 3 to 4 slices in the skillet until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side; repeat with remaining butter and bread slices.
4. Serve immediately with fresh slices of banana, chopped pecans, syrup, and a sprinkle of confectioners sugar.