Best 8 Healthy Banana French Toast Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful and wholesome breakfast or brunch experience with our collection of healthy banana French toast bake recipes. These delectable dishes combine the classic flavors of French toast with the natural sweetness of bananas, creating a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved dish, catering to various dietary preferences and ensuring an unforgettable culinary journey. From gluten-free and vegan options to protein-packed variations, our recipes cater to everyone's needs. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore our diverse selection of healthy banana French toast bakes, promising a satisfying and nutritious start to your day.

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BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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Hamburger buns and bananas come together in this whimsical, make-ahead dish the whole family will love. It's the ultimate breakfast for dinner. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 whole wheat hamburger buns
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 medium bananas, sliced
6 large eggs
4 cups fat-free milk
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut buns into 1-in. cubes; place half in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with cream cheese, bananas and remaining cubed buns., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, syrup and cinnamon; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight., Remove from refrigerator; let stand 30 minutes. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

BAKED BANANA FRENCH TOAST



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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

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sliced ripe bananas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
9 cups cubed French bread
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
9 large eggs
4 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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.

BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

½ cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 bananas, sliced
8 eggs
¾ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk
1 loaf french bread, cut into 1 inch (2 1/2 cm) cubes
powdered sugar, to taste

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

HEALTHY OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for coating baking dish
One 8-ounce whole wheat baguette, cut into twenty-four 1/4-inch slices
One 12-ounce can evaporated fat-free milk
1 cup reduced-fat (2-percent) milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
4 large eggs
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • For the French toast: Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the bread slices on the diagonal in 3 rows in the dish, slightly overlapping the slices. Whisk together the evaporated milk, milk, vanilla and almond extracts, cinnamon, salt and eggs until well combined. Pour the egg mixture over the bread slices, taking care to evenly coat the bread. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the foil from the baking dish and spoon any remaining egg mixture over the top of the bread pieces to assure they are evenly moistened.
  • For the topping: Sprinkle the pecans evenly over the bread. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup and the cinnamon. Bake until golden, about 40 minutes. Drizzle with the remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup and serve.

YUMMY AND HEALTHY BANANA FRENCH TOAST SANDWICH



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This is something I just tinkered with until it came out to my liking. I tried it with jelly on the inside, but I couldn't taste it, so I just decided to leave the jelly out. The bananas still stay in between the bread without it. It's very delicious and low-fat as well. It doesn't even need syrup.

Provided by filiaxel

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 16m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons liquid egg substitute
1 tablespoon vanilla-flavored soy milk (such as Silk®)
1 dash vanilla extract
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 banana, thinly sliced
2 slices whole wheat bread
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine egg substitute, soy milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  • Overlap banana slices over 1 slice of bread. Place second slice of bread on top and press down so sandwich holds together. Dip sandwich in egg mixture and coat both sides.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; spray with cooking spray. Place sandwich in hot skillet and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Flip it over carefully and cook second side until browned, about 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.1 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 332.2 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

EASY BAKED BANANA FRENCH TOAST



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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

8 eggs
1 ¾ cups milk
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 slices wheat bread, cubed
2 bananas, sliced

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

BAKED BANANA-ORANGE FRENCH TOAST



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France meets French Polynesia! Exotic coconut, banana and cinnamon island flavors complement the rich creamy, buttery, orange staples of the French countryside. This is an easy breakfast or brunch meal since it's all made the day before (the 12 hours passive cooking time is when it sits in the refrigerator overnight). Serve it directly from the baking dish...no syrup or butter needed!

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 22m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 slices Texas toast thick bread or 1 French baguette, sliced in 1-inch thick pieces
6 eggs
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons orange zest (the amount from one orange)
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3 bananas, sliced (ripe)
1 g nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, orange zest and Grand Marnier in a bowl.
  • Combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat, stirring until it becomes a smooth sauce; mix in bananas.
  • Spray one 9"x13" pan plus one 8"x8" pan with light cooking spray and line the pans with sliced bread; pour the egg mixture over the top, then the banana mixture.
  • Chill covered overnight and then, the next morning, bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

HEALTHY LOW-FAT BANANA FRENCH TOAST



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Mmm what a great french toast! I go wild when I cook sometimes, and this is definitely one of my experiments that worked for the better! Its good-for-you and good-for-your-taste-buds! This is softer then your classic french toast, but the yummy flavors are just too good to resist!

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 pieces of toast, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 egg whites (or 1 egg)
1/4 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1/2 a large banana)
1/2 cup skim milk
1 1/2 teaspoons melted reduced fat margarine (non-hydrogenated)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon banana extract (banana flavour)
3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 -6 slices whole wheat bread, best if stale (Amount depends on how thick your bread is or how much you let it absorb. I use 6 pcs sandwich bread.)

Steps:

  • Preheat a greased griddle or frying pan (not too hot or they will burn before they cook).
  • Puree (in a food processor, blender, or smoothie maker) the mashed banana, milk, vanilla, and banana flavour until the banana is completely smooth with no lumps. Add melted margarine and egg whites and pulse until completely incorporated.
  • Sift the next 3 ingredients (flour through cinnamon) in a small bowl.
  • Transfer wet ingredients into a larger bowl, and whisk dry ingredients into wets, and ignore small flour lumps.
  • NOTE: Be sure to whisk batter before dipping each batch of toast. Also, dont add any extra banana or milk to the batter (it will result in soggy toast).
  • Dip each side of the toast in the batter for a couple of seconds, and allow some of the excess batter to drip off. (for the last piece of bread you will likely have to swab up the remaining batter. Don't worry if the toast tears, just stick it back together on the frying pan).
  • Cook each side just over a minute, or until browned to your desired colour.
  • Serve with lots of maple syrup. Refrigerate the leftovers and put them in the toaster the next day. OR cool on a cooking cooling rack, and when completely cool, wrap in foil and freeze. Warm in microwave then toast and enjoy!

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the french toast bake will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the french toast bake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a large baking dish: A 9x13 inch baking dish is the perfect size for this recipe.
  • Bake the french toast bake until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This usually takes about 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve the french toast bake with your favorite toppings: Such as maple syrup, butter, berries, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

This healthy banana french toast bake is a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch recipe. It is made with wholesome ingredients and is a great way to use up ripe bananas. The french toast bake is also freezer-friendly, so you can make it ahead of time and reheat it when you are ready to serve.

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