This “So Smart” Leftover Banana Bread Hack Will Change Your Mornings Forever

I bake banana bread at least twice a month. It’s my go-to way to use up sad-looking bananas that didn’t make it into my fruit smoothies or yogurt parfaits. Most of the time, the loaf doesn’t last more than a few days in my kitchen — I love enjoying it with melted butter or a drizzle of honey. But occasionally I don’t finish every slice before it turns stale. I recently came across a super-smart hack that involves taking this day-old ingredient and turning it into a breakfast staple — and I can’t believe I didn’t try this sooner. 

Misfits Market, a subscription-based grocery delivery company that takes food that would have otherwise been wasted, posted a clip for turning banana bread slices into French toast — and people on social media can’t stop obsessing over this hack. One person said, “Well this is an ingenious idea,” while another user called out, “Uuuuumm I’m totaly doing this.” One fan even gave another tip by sharing, “I do that with blueberry muffins too.”

To make banana bread French toast, first slice the banana bread. Then, follow a classic French toast recipe: Dip the slices in an egg mixture, and fry them until they caramelize. Finally, top with maple syrup and add whipped cream for an extra-special touch.

This trend is going viral on TikTok, with many creators trying it. It’s part of a larger movement to find creative ways to reduce food waste. While you might not enjoy stale banana bread on its own, frying it up and drizzling it with syrup will undoubtedly turn it into a delicious brunch treat.