Pumpkin, banana & cinnamon French toast recipe

by Mandy Sacher, paediatric nutritionist, mum and author of Wholesome Child: Complete Nutrition Guide and Cookbook

For a healthy take on a weekend breakfast favourite, you can’t go by this Pumpkin, banana & cinnamon French toast recipe.

Prep time: 15 mins

Cooking time: 15 mins

Serves: 6

// Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup (125ml) coconut milk (or milk of choice)
• ½ banana, mashed
• ½ cup (125g) pumpkin puree
• 1 tbs chia seeds
• ½ tsp vanilla extract or powder
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp maple syrup, plus extra for topping
• Coconut oil or butter, for frying
• 6 slices of wholemeal/sourdough/gluten-free toast

Toppings

• Fresh berries, optional
• Banana slices, optional

// Instructions

1. In a big bowl whisk together all ingredients until well combined.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
3. Dip a bread slice in the mixture, thoroughly coating both sides. Allow excess mixture to drain and place bread slice in frying pan.
4. Fry for a few minutes on each side or until golden brown.
5. Repeat with remaining bread slices.
6. Serve with a little maple syrup drizzled on top and fresh berries and banana slices.

Tip: Swap pumpkin puree for sweet potato puree.

Serving and storing leftovers: Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to two days.

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