Copycat Tonga Toast Recipe

sourdough bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain adds fiber, while white bread is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness, while corn syrup is often less expensive.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is generally cheaper.

Prepare sourdough bread by slicing it into 3-inch thick slices.

Cut bananas in half, then lengthwise, using a half of a half of a banana for each slice of bread.

Create a pocket in each slice of bread by cutting into the top and scraping out some of the bread.

Stuff the banana pieces into the pockets of the bread slices.

In a large bowl, mix together 1 and 1/3 cups of milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 4 eggs until smooth.

Heat about a quart of canola oil in a deep pan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated, and drain off excess.

Fry the bread slices in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Remove the fried toast and drain on paper towels.

Mix 3/4 cup of sugar with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon on a plate and coat the fried toast in the mixture while warm.

Serve with powdered sugar and maple syrup.

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