Mediterranean Diet Friendly Banana French Toast

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  2 ripe bananas, broken into chunks
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  1 cup milk
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  2 tbsp cornstarch
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  Consider using tapioca flour instead.

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  For thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca starch, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens.
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  1 tsp vanilla extract
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  1 tsp ground cinnamon
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  1 tbsp maple syrup
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  Consider using honey instead.

  Chef's tip

  Use the same amount; honey is a little thicker and slightly sweeter.
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  ¼ tsp salt
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  8 slices thick-cut bread (about ¾-inch thick)
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  2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
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  Consider using dairy-free butter instead.

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  Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.

For serving

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  maple syrup, for serving
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  Consider using honey instead.

  Chef's tip

  Use the same amount; honey is a little thicker and slightly sweeter.
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  powdered sugar, for serving (optional)
  Can be omitted

  powdered sugar

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  fresh banana slices, for serving (optional)
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  Banana:Ingredients can vary. Tap to see products that likely fit a Mediterranean Diet diet.

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