Best 4 Banana French Toast Bake Recipes

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When it comes to comforting and heartwarming breakfast dishes, banana french toast bake stands out as a delightful choice. This culinary creation combines the goodness of ripe bananas, the richness of French toast, and the convenience of a casserole, resulting in a delectable dish that is perfect for special occasions, lazy weekends, or a hearty start to your day. With its layers of tender bread, sweet banana slices, and a creamy custard mixture, banana french toast bake offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Banana French Toast Bake Recipe by Tasty image

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

BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE



Banana French Toast Bake image

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.

PB & BANANA FRENCH TOAST BAKE



PB & Banana French Toast Bake image

This is a nice treat for breakfast or brunch. Peanut butter is tasty and full of protein. Spread jam or honey on your slices instead of maple syrup for a fruity change.-Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
8 slices bread, crusts removed
2 large bananas, sliced
2 large eggs
3/4 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Maple syrup

Steps:

  • Spread peanut butter over four slices of bread; top with banana slices. Place remaining bread on top. Cut each sandwich in half; arrange in a greased 8-in. round baking pan. Whisk together eggs, milk and vanilla; pour over sandwiches. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts :

OVERNIGHT BANANA STRUESEL FRENCH TOAST BAKE



OVERNIGHT BANANA STRUESEL FRENCH TOAST BAKE image

Categories     Casserole/Gratin

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large loaf of French bread, cut into slices or cubes (I used a multigrain French loaf)
½ cup Nordica Fat Free Cottage Cheese
7 large eggs
2¼ cups skim milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar
about 1 large or 2 small overripe bananas, sliced, divided (depending on size of your dish)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Streusel Topping
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
Optional toppings
powdered sugar for dusting
your favorite caramel sauce or syrup
pecan halves
coconut chips
extra banana slices (I cooked mine for 1 minute with some caramel sauce first)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13" baking dish with non-stick spray. Layer half of the bread cubes in prepared baking dish. Top with a layer of sliced bananas. Layer evenly with the rest of the bread. Blend the cottage cheese in a blender, food processor, or using a hand mixer. When there is a smooth consistency, blend in the eggs and milk. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the top of the bread. Make the streusel topping - To a medium bowl, add the butter, flour, sugars, cinnamon, and using two forks or your clean hands, cut/crumble butter into dry ingredients until small pebbles and crumbly bits form. Sometimes it takes awhile depending how cold the butter is. Using your fingers or a spoon, evenly sprinkle the streusel over the bread. Cover baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and store in the fridge overnight or for several hours. When you are ready to bake, remove dish from oven and uncover. Preheat oven at 350 degrees and bake for 43-52 minutes or until streusel is set and appears to have dried out some. Watch oven time carefully as it may vary. You can try a small bite and if it seems too wet, moist, or under-done for your liking, bake longer. Baking times will range greatly based on type of bread used, baking dish used, climate, and oven variance. Mine was done at 47 minutes. Remove from oven and serve warm with your favorite caramel sauce/syrup or a dusting of confectioner's sugar, chopped pecans, coconut chips or extra banana slices (I cooked the extra banana slices in a pan with some caramel sauce for about 1 minute for extra flavor). NOTES French toast is best fresh, but leftovers will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 2 days and can be reheated gently in the micro before serving.

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your French toast bake will be.
  • Mash the bananas well: This will help to ensure that they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Use a good quality bread: A sturdy bread, such as French bread or sourdough, will hold up well in the baking process.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the batter tough.
  • Bake the French toast bake until it is golden brown and cooked through: This will take about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the French toast bake with your favorite toppings: Such as syrup, butter, fruit, or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Banana French toast bake is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a crowd, and it can be made ahead of time. With its sweet banana flavor and fluffy texture, banana French toast bake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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