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Banana Bread French Toast

4/9/2016

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The baby has been kicking like crazy lately. 

There are no words for what their little exploring hands and jabby feet mean in mine and Mr. Charming's life. 

Each little movement means life. It means Gods favor. It means a blessing, a miracle from the ashes when I thought for so long I was broken. We were broken. Persevering through the enemies lies that we are broken, that we are incapable, that we are not meant for something can be a challenge. A really hard, overwhelming, burden of a challenge. 

But when we turn our eyes upward, as tear filled as they may be, we can be at peace knowing anything meant to harm us can be turned to good. That there is truth in the fact that maybe we are broken or incapable, but God isn't. He is whole. He is capable. He can create miracles. Rest in Him, be patient in Him and let Him write your story. 
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I'm so glad I turned my pen and paper over a few years ago and just asked Him to take this. He wipes away tears, He mends heartache, He fills voids and most importantly, He gives peace. Peace in situations that have the potential to drown you.

And then this baby. October 2015, our doctor had given up. Three years, one loss, she decided we needed to move on to specialists. As she deemed us infertile and it was time to go for more invasive tests and speak to clinics that our insurance wouldn't cover. 

Then by God's grace and miraculous blessing, we found ourselves pregnant ONE DAY before we had scheduled the appointment with specialists that we were going to have to cancel because of it's cost. Our doctor was elated to say the least, and when people ask me if it was a vitamin, a supplement, my diet....? I have no answer other than God. This was all God.  

So when I feel each tiny kick. When I hear each quick heartbeat. Or when I stare endlessly at his or her perfect little ultrasound photos... I am reminded what He is doing and working in our lives. And there are no words. We are just so grateful. 
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And being grateful means celebrations. And celebrations often bring about delicious eats, as does pregnancy, haha. So I've been experimenting in the kitchen a lot lately. Breakfast and brunch have become my favorite time of day because the baby loves eggs and protein and I have most of my energy from around 9 am until noon. Plus the light is great for shooting photos, so win/win/win. 

I had been CRAVING French Toast for DAYS. Something I haven't eaten since Pre-2011, because gluten-free bread leaves much to be desired most of the time. I whip up Oat Pancakes and from time to time & I enjoy Van's waffles, but I really wanted French Toast. Piping hot French Toast with a drizzle of pure maple syrup. #NomNomNom
Gluten Free Banana Bread French Toast | Nosh and Nurture

Then an idea hit me. An idea I want to hug and squeeze and love on because these came out tasting like little pieces of banana heaven. My goodness you guys. These should be a Sunday staple in EVERY home. Just saying. 

I decided to whip up my Banana Bread muffin recipe, but instead of muffins, I'd throw it in a loaf pan to make bread. I made this the night before and sliced it up so that it wouldn't be as moist and soft when I coated it in my egg wash.  

The next morning I woke up and took the sliced pieces from the refridgerator and coated them GENEROUSLY in my cinnamony-vanilla infused egg wash and voila! Epic french toast that is gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar free and delicious. 
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Gluten Free Banana Bread French Toast | Nosh and Nurture

Ingredients: 
1 Loaf of my Oat Flour Banana Bread (ideally made the night before, cooled and sliced for morning)
4 Organic Eggs 
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 C. dairy-free milk of choice (I used almond for its flavor, but any will work) 
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/2 C, pure maple syrup (Optional)
Vegan Butter or Coconut Oil (For Coating Pan)

Directions: 
Coat a ceramic frying pan with a dairy-free butter or coconut oil. Preheat your pan over medium heat.

In a shallow, medium sized bowl mix eggs, cinnamon, milk and vanilla until blended well. 

Take pre-sliced bread slices or sticks (I chose to make thick sticks from my loaf) and dip GENEROUSLY in egg wash mixture on both sides. Place in pan and cook until golden and crispy on each side. 

Warm pure maple syrup just before serving and serve the french toast warm with vegan butter, maple syrup or other topping of choice. 

*As a treat for the weekend, I did dust ours with corn-free confectioners sugar, because it reminded me of my childhood & I wanted that familiar taste. DO keep in mind if you do so, it is no longer refined-sugar free. 

​And then enjoy! Because, YUM. 

Gluten Free Banana Bread French Toast | Nosh and Nurture

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11 Comments
Cristin link
4/11/2016 03:17:34 pm

I love this idea! I'm also a gluten free eater and I can't wait to try this out for breakfast. I have some bananas that are calling my name to make them into something yummy! Also I am so happy for you and your family to be so blessed with a baby! Thoughts and prayer to you!

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Mandi
4/12/2016 09:54:26 pm

Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers! And YES try these, because they are SO good. Our favorite weekend breakfast

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Maya link
4/11/2016 03:27:32 pm

Wow! This looks absolutely amazing!!!

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Kayla @ Blondes Have More run link
4/11/2016 03:58:01 pm

Yum! I love cooking with oat flour - especially banana bread!

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Mandi
4/12/2016 09:31:11 pm

It's my favorite flour when it comes to flavor!! I use it sparingly, because of the grain, but I love using it in my Sunday brunch recipes!

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Noelle link
4/11/2016 04:04:17 pm

Need to make these!!!

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Elizabeth Mayberry link
4/11/2016 04:17:05 pm

YUM! Looks so good!

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Shann link
4/11/2016 07:58:08 pm

Yum. This sounds fantastic. Congratulations on your miracle baby. I can't wait to follow along. I hope the rest of your pregnancy is uneventful and healthy.

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Mandi
4/12/2016 09:47:22 pm

Shann,

Thank you so much for stopping by and for your support and following along. It's been such a magical journey and we can't meet to meet his or her little face!

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Jen link
4/12/2016 10:00:39 pm

I am making this ASAP!!

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courtney link
4/13/2016 09:58:02 am

This was such an absolutely beautiful post, God is so great and he gives the best gifts to those who need them. Your little one is such a blessing and will have a blessed life.

In other words, that french toast looks INCREDIBLE

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