FRENCH TOAST STUFFED WITH BANANA & MAPLE SYRUP

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Brunch doesn't get much more decadent than this - buttery brioche served pancake-style with sweet syrup

Provided by John Torode

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large ripe bananas
1 tbsp maple syrup , plus extra to serve
2 eggs
50ml milk
50ml double cream
drop of vanilla extract
50g caster sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1 large brioche loaf, cut into 4 x 2in slices
100g butter
vanilla yogurt , to serve

Steps:

Peel and slice the bananas, mash with the maple syrup and set aside. Place the eggs, milk, cream, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a wide, shallow bowl and whisk to combine.
Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Using a sharp knife, slice open each slice of brioche from the top to form a pocket, leaving at least 1cm around the edges. Stuff the pockets with the banana mix. Soak the stuffed brioche in the egg mix for 30 secs on each side.
In a large non-stick pan, melt half the butter. When sizzling, place the brioche in the pan and fry for 2 mins each side until golden. You may have to do this in batches. Transfer to the oven to warm through for 5 mins. Serve drizzled with extra maple syrup and a spoonful of vanilla yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calories, Fat 35 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 36 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium