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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Waffle Iron Banana Stuffed French Toast Waffles

    Published: Mar 25, 2018 · Modified: May 25, 2020 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    When it comes to creating delicious breakfast treats, your waffle iron can be used for more than waffles! My Banana Stuffed French Toast is a prime example.

    four halves of waffle iron banana stuffed french toast with nutella spread on top with sliced strawberries and toasted pecans all sitting on a white plate

    What Ingredients do I need to make Banana Stuffed French Toast?

    ingredients to make waffle iron banana stuffed french toast with nutella, strawberries and pecans

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Banana Stuffed French Toast. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    *If you want to adjust the batter flavor a bit, you can use almond extract instead of vanilla extract.

    *Overripe bananas are great for the batter but like to use firmer bananas for the stuffing of the french toast.

    How do I make Banana Stuffed French Toast?

    4 slices of thick cut white bread two of which have banana slices on them all sitting on a wooden cutting board

    Place the banana slices on top of one slice of bread leaving room around the edges. Cover with the other slice of bread and you’re ready for the next step.

    *You can use any type of bread you like for this recipe.

    french toast being lowered into a stainless steel bowl of banana egg batter with a black spatula

    Gently dip the sandwich into the egg mixture, completely covering the entire sandwich.

    *If you’d like the batter a little sweeter, add some brown sugar to the mixture.

    Can I use non dairy milk to make the french toast?

    You sure can. Use almond milk, oat milk or your favorite non-dairy milk to make the batter for the french toast.

    removing dipped french toast from the egg mixture using a spatula

    Gently remove the dipped French toast out of the batter using a spatula. Allow to drain for a few seconds before placing it on the waffle iron.

    egged french toast being placed on the waffle iron

    Place the egg-dipped sandwiches on the waffle iron and close the iron gently. Allow sandwiches to cook on the waffle iron for approximately 4-6 minutes on a high setting or until they become a beautiful golden brown.

    Do I have to make the french toast on a waffle iron?

    No, you don’t. If you’d rather make the french toast on the stovetop, use a non-stick pan over medium heat to cook the banana french toast.

    Add a little melted butter to the pan and place the dipped bread onto the pan.

    waffle iron banana french toast on a white plate with strawberries

    At this point the banana-stuffed french toast is a blank canvas, waiting for your culinary inspiration. I opted for my favorite hazelnut spread but feel free to use pure maple syrup or any of your favorite toppings.

    four halves of waffle iron banana stuffed french toast with nutella spread on top with sliced strawberries and toasted pecans all sitting on a white plate

    Being a chef I had to take my breakfast a step further adding fresh strawberries and pecans, making this delicious breakfast dish, magazine-worthy.

    Wouldn’t your family love to wake up to this dish or breakfast? It would also make a great brunch item for your next get-together.

    Recipe FAQ’s:

    Why is my french toast soggy?

    Adding too much milk and sugar to the egg mixture will result in soggy french toast. That will cause the egg in the mixture not to cook properly, meaning wet, soggy, bread. You want the French toast to be dry on the surface with slightly crisp edges.

    Should french toast be gooey inside?

    No, it shouldn’t. It shouldn’t be dry or soggy. French toast should have a rich, custard flavor.

    Why does my french toast taste eggy?

    The rule of thumb is to use about a quarter cup of milk and one egg per two-slice serving. To avoid a scrambled egg flavor, use only the yolks for some or all of the eggs that are required for the recipe. The sulfur compounds in the whites is what give eggs that unique egg flavor.

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    Waffle Iron Banana Stuffed French Toast Recipe

    What are you making for breakfast this weekend?  Why not try this simple yet elegant breakfast of Waffle Iron French Toast topped with Nutella, pecans and strawberries.  Your family will be glad you did!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 (1 slice per serving)
    Calories: 652kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    French Toast

    • 8 slices sourdough bread
    • 2 bananas sliced
    • 1 cup milk
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 banana mashed to puree
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

    Toppings

    • 2 tablespoons Nutella hazelnut spread
    • 1 cup strawberries sliced
    • ½ cup pecans toasted
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    Instructions

    • Mash banana into a puree.  Add milk, eggs, vanilla and salt and whisk until fully blended.
    • Place 4 slices of bread on a cookie sheet and add bananas to each slice of bread keeping them about ½ an inch from the crust. 
    • Add top slice of bread 
    • Dip each prepared sandwich into the egg mixture for 3-4 seconds or enough time to get the bread fully immersed in the egg batter.  Do these one at a time.
    • Place each sandwich on your waffle iron.  If your waffle iron is large enough you can get two on at the same time.  Place the sandwich on a diagonal if possible to create an interesting grate pattern.
    • Gently remove each french toast sandwich from the waffle iron and place on serving dish and begin to assemble them as you continue cooking the remainder of the French toast.

    Assembly

    • Place French toast on a plate, spread Nutella on top of French toast not completely covering the entire top so you can see the waffling.
    • Top with pecans, and sliced strawberries.   Serve immediately

    Nutrition

    Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 29.1mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 6.2mg
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    Comments

    1. Sara

      January 13, 2019 at 11:30 pm

      5 stars
      We recently purchased a waffle iron and I’ve been looking for fun recipes to try. I’ve found quite a few we hope to try, but this one is going straight to the top of my list! YUM! It looks absolutely perfect! Thanks for sharing. ^_^

      Reply
    2. Gracious Store

      April 07, 2018 at 5:52 am

      Woo! I have learned a new way to make French toast. I’m sure my husband will like it very much

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        April 07, 2018 at 9:17 am

        You’re welcome and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

        Reply
    3. Stephanie

      March 28, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love having waffles and nutella in the mornings but Ive never tried incorporating the bananas inside the waffles… Gonna whip this up tomorrow for sure!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 28, 2018 at 8:31 pm

        I hope you enjoy it as much as we did Stephanie

        Reply
    4. April

      March 28, 2018 at 12:48 am

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering as I read this! Everything looks so yummy, I love Nutella on everything and anything!

      April

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 28, 2018 at 12:21 pm

        Thanks April!

        Reply
    5. Angela Tolsma

      March 27, 2018 at 10:49 am

      I love waffles and making new kinds but I never would have thought to stuff bread and then waffle it. Definitely doing this for breakfast this weekend!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 27, 2018 at 9:53 pm

        They were really delicious Angela, I hope you get to try them

        Reply
    6. Marcela

      March 27, 2018 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      I have just eat a lunch but, after seeing this delicious waffles I’m hungry again. I never try make the waffles on the way you have done with banana waffle. But, my fav is with Nutella you can’t get wrong with Nutella

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 27, 2018 at 9:43 am

        I agree with you Marcela, you can’t go wrong with Nutella! thanks for leaving such a great review!

        Reply
    7. Holly Lasha

      March 27, 2018 at 8:15 am

      5 stars
      Oh, this looks super yummy. I will definitely have to try this. I love trying new recipes!!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 27, 2018 at 9:44 am

        Thanks for stopping by Holly, I hope you get to try my recipe soon!

        Reply
    8. jillian

      March 26, 2018 at 11:34 pm

      Mmm Nutella is soooo good. This looks very yummy.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 27, 2018 at 7:50 am

        Thank you, Jillian.

        Reply
    9. Jessica Hughes

      March 26, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      I am totally drooling over this recipe and now I want to go out and get a waffle iron! I’ve never really used Nutella other than as a dip for fruit.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 27, 2018 at 7:50 am

        I don’t use my waffle iron enough, but this recipe certainly gives me a reason to use it more often!

        Reply
    10. Candace

      March 26, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      This looks so yummy! Sounds easy to make too! Perfect for Sunday breakfast! Or a breakfast for dinner night!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 27, 2018 at 7:49 am

        It was so very flavorful Candace! Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    11. Whitney Roberts Kutch

      March 26, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so good!!! This could be for any meal or even a dessert!!! I think I am running to the store to make this later with some netflix!!!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 26, 2018 at 7:20 pm

        that sounds like a good plan to me Whitney! Thanks for the great review!

        Reply
    12. Marjie Mare

      March 26, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      That looks amazing and will be our Easter breakfast, I can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 27, 2018 at 7:48 am

        Thank you and have a wonderful Easter!

        Reply
    13. Megan

      March 26, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      This looks absolutely delicious and DANGEROUS! I’m a sucker for anything with Nutella.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 26, 2018 at 1:43 pm

        Thank you, Megan, it’s definitely drool worthy!

        Reply
    14. Kari @Esavingsblog.com

      March 26, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, I would have never thought of that as a recipe! Looks yummy! Thanks so much for sharing I will give the recipe a try.

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 26, 2018 at 1:42 pm

        Thanks Kari, I hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

        Reply
    15. Stephanie

      March 26, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh, this looks delicious!! I love everything about it, except I don’t care for Nutella too much, but would switch that out for chocolate and be one happy momma in the morning!!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        March 27, 2018 at 7:47 am

        It really was a delicious breakfast, Stephanie. Thanks for such a great review!

        Reply

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