Banana Bread French Toast 🍌🔥 (Ruby Princess Inspired) | Banana Foster Brunch Recipe

Banana Bread French Toast 🍌🔥 (Ruby Princess Inspired) | Banana Foster Brunch Recipe That Feels Like a Cruise This Banana Bread French Toast with Banana Foster topping was inspired by our experience in the main dining room on the Ruby Princess 🍌🚢✨ It’s rich, warm, and caramelized—exactly the kind of indulgent brunch that makes cruise mornings so memorable. In this video, we show you how to recreate this cruise-inspired favorite at home using thick banana bread and a buttery banana foster sauce that takes it to the next level. If you love French toast recipes, banana bread ideas, or cruise-inspired cooking, this one is a must-try! ✨ In this video, we cover: • How to make banana bread French toast (not soggy!) • The secret to a smooth, caramelized banana foster topping • Optional flambé technique for that restaurant-style finish 🔥 • Easy tips to elevate your brunch at home 🍌 Cruise-Inspired Recipe | Warm, Caramelized & Decadent 🛒 Ingredients Banana Bread French Toast: • 2 slices banana bread • 1 large egg • 1/4 cup milk (or half & half for richer flavor) • Dash of cinnamon • Pinch of salt • 1 tbsp sugar • 1 tbsp butter (for cooking) Banana Foster Topping: • 1 ripe banana (sliced) • 1/8 cup brown sugar • 2 tbsp butter • 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional) • 1 tbsp dark rum (optional but classic) • Pinch of salt 🍳 Instructions 1️⃣ Make the Custard In a bowl, whisk together egg, milk, cinnamon, salt, and sugar until smooth. 2️⃣ Soak the Banana Bread Dip each slice lightly on both sides. Do not over-soak—banana bread is softer than regular bread. 3️⃣ Cook the French Toast Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each slice for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and slightly crisp. Keep warm if needed. 4️⃣ Make the Banana Foster Topping 🍯 In a skillet: • Melt butter over medium heat • Add brown sugar and stir until bubbling • Add bananas and cook 1–2 minutes • Stir in cream 🔥 Optional Flambé: Carefully add rum and ignite (use caution). Let flames burn off (about 20–30 seconds). 5️⃣ Assemble Plate the French toast and spoon warm banana foster topping over the top. Let that caramel sauce drip down the sides 😍 💬 Join the conversation: Have you ever had a favorite breakfast in a cruise dining room? Would you try this at home? 🍌✨ 🌊 SUBSCRIBE TO CALM SEA COOKS 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@CalmSeaCooks 🧳 CRUISE KITCHEN ESSENTIALS & GEAR 📸Shop our Amazon Storefront → https://www.amazon.com/shop/calmseacruise 🍽️Cruise-Inspired Kitchen Essentials → https://amzn.to/4td4lAO 🎥Camera Gear → https://amzn.to/4bDk7PM As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. 💬 Connect with Us 📸Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/calmseacruise 📱TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@calmseacruise 🎓 CREATOR & RETIREMENT RESOURCES Thinking about sharing your own travel experiences or planning your next chapter? These are the resources we’ve personally used: ▶️ YouTube After 40 Build Your Channel 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Retirement Travel Jumpstart 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=8ea664 ▶️ Bundle and Save on Both 👉 https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=8ea664 #bananabreadfrenchtoast, #bananafoster, #rubyprincess, #cruisefood, #brunchrecipes