Peanut Butter Bananas Foster French Toast

 Peanut Butter Bananas Foster

4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream (do not substitute)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 slices bread (cinnamon bread, brioche, French)
8 tablespoons butter, divided (for skillet)
1 cup pure maple syrup (do not substitute)
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla or rum extract
1/4 cup heavy creamy
2-3 cups sliced bananas
Pecan pieces to garnish, if desired

Preheat large skillet over medium heat.

Place eggs, cream brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla into a shallow bowl. 
Whisk to combine. 
One at a time, dip each slice of bread, both sides into egg mixture. 

Add 1 tablespoon of butter into hot skillet to melt, swirling pan. 
Add egg dipped bread slice to skillet.
Cook 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. 
Transfer cooked piece of toast to a clean plate and repeat this process until all bread has been used.

Place maple syrup and peanut butter into a skillet over medium heat. 
Stir to melt peanut butter into syrup. 
Stir in vanilla and heavy cream. 
Let mixture bubble for about 5 minutes, stirring often to thicken. 
Add sliced bananas and extract; cook for 1 minute. 
Pour peanut butter syrup sauce and bananas over warm French toast.
Garnish with pecan pieces.
Serve immediately.