Overnight Ice Cream French Toast with Cinnamon Banana Syrup

Overnight Ice Cream French Toast with Cinnamon Banana Syrup, easy French Toast with recipe that you prep the night before.

Overnight Ice Cream French Toast with Cinnamon Banana Syrup recipe, a simple and easy overnight french toast that you bake in the morning. Yep, you read that right…ICE CREAM! You can’t beat ice cream in the morning right? This decadent dish is great for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner!  You prepare it ahead of time and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake making it a great dish when you have company or just don’t feel like doing a lot of work in the morning making a nice breakfast. If you’re looking for more breakfast ideas check out my Banana Bread Doughnut Twists, Peach Crisp Parfait, or all my breakfast recipes!

I strongly suggest using a good quality bread from a bakery for this recipe such as Challah or Brioche or any sturdy type bread.  Didn’t realize you could even buy Challah bread from Amazon, wow! If the bread is too soft it will get too soggy and fall apart so be sure to use a bread that is a day or two old.  I made a Cinnamon Banana Syrup to go with it that only takes a few minutes to make in the microwave.  You could however, just serve with regular maple syrup.

Here’s a picture of the Challah bread I used.  It was so beautiful that I kind of felt bad cutting it up.  It was a large loaf and probably about a pound and a half in weight.

After you slice the bread, mix together the ice cream, eggs, and cinnamon.  I like to use a pie pan.

Dip the bread and let it soak for a moment then place on a baking/cookie sheet or a few 13×9-inch baking dishes.  Cover and refrigerate for at least a few hours or overnight before baking.

After baking, top the Ice Cream French Toast with the banana syrup and your favorite toppings like homemade whipped cream!

Hope you enjoy!

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Overnight Ice Cream French Toast with Cinnamon Banana Syrup

Easy Overnight Ice Cream French Toast recipe that you prep the night before!

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 8 hours hours

Total Time 9 hours hours

Yield 12 slices

Calories 251kcal

Author Lisa Huff

Ingredients

 

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French Toast:

• 2-3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 2 cups melted vanilla ice cream (or any flavor; regular or low fat)
• 6 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 12 slices Challah bread (or Brioche or other good white bread), cut into thick slices about 3/4-inch wide

Syrup:

• 1 1/2 cups maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 bananas peeled, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced

Instructions

• Spread melted butter on baking sheet(s) until well coated. Set aside.
• Whisk together ice cream, eggs, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in large shallow bowl until well combined. Dip bread slices in mixture, allow to soak for a few seconds, then place on baking sheet(s). Cover bread and set in refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove French toast from refrigerator (bring to room temperature if using a temperature sensitive baking dish such as glass) and remove cover. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes per side or until golden brown and slightly crispy.
• Meanwhile, place maple syrup, vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and banana in microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 1 minute increments, stirring after each, until bananas are soft, about 3-5 minutes. Serve over French Toast.

Notes

SNAPPY TIPS: If you use a temperature sensitive baking dish (such as glass) be sure to bring the pan to room temperature before placing it in a preheated oven. Otherwise, the baking dish may crack or break. Be sure to use a good sturdy bread for this dish. If the bread is too soft it will fall apart. You can also make the syrup ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate until ready to heat and serve.

SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: Use your favorite ice cream flavor such as coffee, pumpkin, caramel, etc. instead of the vanilla. Stir in some toasted nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the syrup for a little crunch.

(Nutrition Info is for one slice of French Toast and does not include the syrup.)

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas morning, easy French Toast

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Nutrition:

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg

(Nutrition data is provided when available for informational purposes only and calculated using an online nutritional calculator. For the most accurate information please calculate based on specific ingredients and brands you use as well as any changes you made to the recipe. I am not a certified nutritionist or registered dietician and any nutritional information provided should only be used as a general guideline and estimate.)

Other breakfast recipes you may enjoy:

• Breakfast Parfaits – Amanda’s Cookin’
• Homemade Granola Bars – Just so Tasty
• Banana Muffins – Jo Cooks

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About Lisa Huff

Lisa Huff is a Cookbook Author, Freelance Recipe Developer, Food Photographer, Blogger/Writer, and award-winning home chef. She loves creating unique recipes from healthy to decadent including cocktails, appetizers, main dishes, dessert recipes and more and has appeared on various shows, publications, and websites.