Hello from TINA KASHIAN! One of my favorite meals as a kid was breakfast for dinner. Who didn’t love this? My two daughters think I’m a fabulous mom when I make the most simple recipes and breakfast for dinner is one of them. As they’ve grown, I’m including them more and more in the kitchen. My youngest found this recipe on Pinterest. French toast in a mug. I was doubtful at first but was surprised to discover that not only is it easy to make, but it tastes great. Add some maple syrup and a side of eggs and you have breakfast for dinner.
Ingredients:
½ tablespoon butter
½ ripe banana, mashed
3 tablespoons milk
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 thick slice of day-old bread (white or wheat), torn
into 1-inch pieces.
Optional toppings: maple syrup, powdered sugar
Directions:
Grease a microwave safe 12-ounce mug using butter. In a mixing bowl, add mashed banana, milk, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
Add bread pieces to the mug to fill all the way to the top. Pour liquid mixture over the bread and mix with a spoon until all pieces are coated. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, or until the mixture is solid and egg is no longer runny. Let sit for 60 seconds before serving. If you’d like, top with maple syrup or powdered sugar. Enjoy!
Readers: What is your favorite breakfast food?
Tina Kashian writes the Kebab Kitchen Mediterranean mystery series, and her first book, Hummus and Homicide, spent six weeks on the B&N bestseller list. Tina is an attorney and a mechanical engineer whose love of reading for pleasure helped her get through years of academia. Tina spent her childhood summers at the Jersey shore building sandcastles, boogie boarding, and riding the boardwalk Ferris wheel. She also grew up in the restaurant business, as her Armenian parents owned a restaurant for thirty years. Tina still lives in New Jersey with her supportive husband and two daughters.
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I love French toast but I'm not sure about adding bananas. I don't like bananas at all. I wonder if apple sauce can be substituted.
ReplyDeleteI believe the banana adds to the consistency to make it moist. I do think you can substitute applesauce, if this helps
DeleteThank you for the fast and easy recipe that sounds so yummy. Great for when one or two want it and others not so much.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite breakfast food is either blueberry pancakes or pecan waffles. Since we aren't much of a breakfast sort, are breakfast food is usually for supper.
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I also love blueberry pancakes! Now I want to make them
DeleteThanks for sharing this recipe, Tina--so easy and no pan to clean afterwards. I eat cereal with blueberries and bananas for my first breakfast. Second breakfast (mid-morning) is usually toast and yogurt, but your French toast in a cup could substitute for that. ~Maya
ReplyDeleteI also like my cereal every morning with fruit! It's quick and easy. If i have time, I'll make eggs and french toast.
DeleteTHIS looks delicious, and Maya, I love the idea of two breakfasts!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteIt's amazing the tasty treats we can make in a cup in the microwave.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why the banana is needed? Is it just for flavor or is it crucial to the alchemy?
It's true! The microwave is amazing. The banana makes the recipe moist and not dry it out. I haven't tried applesauce, but may try it in the future
DeleteI bet that's good - great find by your kid. I love omelettes for breakfast but am not every good at making them. aprilbluetx at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteI also love a good omelette. Tomato and cheese for me.
DeleteThat sounds like the bread pudding my mother used to make when I was growing up. Sounds like it would make a great light dinner with a piece of fruit. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't taste as sweet as bread pudding. It's great with maple syrup!
DeleteThis looks so good, Tina!
ReplyDeleteI’m so addicted to mug recipes. This one looks like one I can have the little ones help with! Amyweidenaar at gmail dot com
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