Some weekends call for a feast. We whipped this recipe up for Father’s Day using the leftovers from a long weekend at the lake, but you would never have guessed it because it turned out to be a drool-worthy treat! This Banana French Toast Bake is TO DIE FOR. It’ll have your kitchen smelling like a bakery and your tastebuds singing with delight. Give it a try, you won’t regret it!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Glaze:
1/2 cup organic butter, melted
2/3 cup raw honey
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup almond milk
Base:
3 large eggs
1 cup egg whites
2/3 cup almond milk
3 medium bananas
8 slices whole grain or sprouted bread
Toppings:
1/2 cup chopped almonds
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375F
- In a large bowl, combine glaze ingredients
- In a separate bowl, combine base ingredients
- Lightly grease cast iron skillet with a small amount of the glaze
- Pour base ingredients into skillet and top with remaining glaze and nuts
- Bake in oven for 35 minutes
Nutrition Facts:
Total Servings: 8
Calories: 404
Protein: 12.4g
Carbs: 56.5g
Fat: 17.6g
If you’re feeling fancy…
Swap the bananas for peaches, berries, apples or any seasonal fruit
or
Serve with some nice cream
This banana french toast bake is loaded with sweet, caramelized bananas, crunchy almonds, and fluffy whole grain bread. It's perfect for your weekend brunch plans or breakfast meal prep!
- 1/2 cup organic butter melted
- 2/3 cup raw honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup egg whites
- 2/3 cup almond milk
- 3 medium bananas
- 8 slices whole grain or sprouted bread
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
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Preheat oven to 375F
-
In a large bowl, combine glaze ingredients
-
In a separate bowl, combine base ingredients
-
Lightly grease cast iron skillet with a small amount of the glaze
-
Pour base ingredients into skillet and top with remaining glaze and nuts
-
Bake in oven for 35 minutes
