Kickstart your day with a delightful and hassle-free breakfast treat - the Banana French Toast Bake. This delectable dish combines the classic flavors of French toast with the sweet goodness of bananas, resulting in a comforting and flavorful casserole that is perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, you can indulge in a warm and satisfying breakfast that will leave you feeling energized and fulfilled. This recipe offers two variations to cater to different dietary preferences: a classic version made with custard and a vegan alternative using almond milk and flax eggs. Both variations deliver a rich and creamy texture that perfectly complements the caramelized bananas and crispy bread.
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BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, bananas, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, heavy cream, milk, french bread, powdered sugar
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Breakfast
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Over medium-high heat, melt butter and stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer and add the sliced bananas.
- In a large bowl, whisk 8 eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, heavy cream, and milk.
- Add the cubes of French bread, and gently stir until the bread has soaked up all the liquid.
- Pour the bread into a greased 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish. Top with the banana and sugar glaze.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly crispy around the edges and top. (Times and temperatures may vary based on oven).
- Serve with powdered sugar on top.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 604 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 42 grams
BANANAS FOSTER BAKED FRENCH TOAST
Steps:
- Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, until melted, 30-45 seconds. Stir in brown sugar, cream, cinnamon, allspice and, if desired, pecans. Add bananas; toss gently to coat., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Arrange bread over top, trimming to fit as necessary., Place remaining ingredients in a blender; process just until blended. Pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Invert to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 31g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 218mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
BAKED BANANA FRENCH TOAST
This easy overnight recipe makes a delightful breakfast or brunch entrée. The flavor is reminiscent of banana pudding, so I've also served it for dessert.-Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, toss bananas with lemon juice. Place half of bread in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; layer with cream cheese, bananas and remaining bread., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, butter, syrup and cinnamon; pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55-65 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 196mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CHOCOLATE BANANA FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
This chocolate banana breakfast bake is so addicting, you'll have a hard time sharing it. The caramel combined with the banana custard and brioche bread makes for a rich and perfectly gooey bite that'll have you coming back for more.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Make the banana custard: In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Add the eggs, milk, and heavy cream and stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla and mix with a fork.
- Add the sugar mixture to the custard mixture and stir to combine.
- Add the cubed bread, chocolate chips, and pecans to the custard mixture and toss well to coat. Let soak for 10 minutes.
- While the bread is soaking, make the caramel base: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter for about 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and hot.
- Add the brown sugar and stir to combine. Microwave for another minute, stirring halfway, until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
- Add the salt, vanilla, and pecans and stir to combine.
- Pour the caramel into the bottom of a 9 (22 cm) x 13-inch (33 cm) baking dish and spread evenly. Arrange the bananas, cut side down, over the caramel.
- Spoon the brioche-custard mixture evenly over the bananas.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for 40-45 minutes longer, until the custard is set. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges of the baking dish to loosen the bake, then invert onto a rectangular serving dish. Do not wait any longer than 5 minutes or the bake will stick to the pan.
- Slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 747 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 43 grams
EASY BAKED BANANA FRENCH TOAST
Save time without the hassle of dipping individual pieces and frying on the stove top. Any kind of sandwich bread will work, and you can add any fruit or cream cheese. I used bananas because it's what I had on hand.
Provided by Cutie
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar, butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg together in a bowl. Stir bread cubes and bananas into egg mixture until coated; pour into prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 274 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 520.4 mg, Sugar 18.9 g
Tips:
- To make a gluten-free version of this dish, use gluten-free bread. You can also use a combination of different types of bread, such as white bread and whole wheat bread.
- For a sweeter French toast bake, add a tablespoon of sugar or honey to the egg mixture.
- If you don't have any bananas, you can use other fruits, such as berries or apples.
- For a more decadent French toast bake, top it with whipped cream or ice cream.
- This dish can be made ahead of time. Simply prepare the French toast bake according to the recipe and then refrigerate it overnight. In the morning, bake it as directed.
Conclusion:
This banana French toast bake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It's perfect for a crowd and can be made ahead of time. With its sweet and cinnamony flavor, this French toast bake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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