Peanut Butter-Banana French Toast Casserole

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This French toast casserole is sweetened with banana and a touch of maple syrup. The drizzle on top adds nutty peanut butter flavor to every bite. If your peanut butter is lumpy, blend the custard filling in a blender to smooth it out. You can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra flavor if you prefer.

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Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein
Amanda Holstein

Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith.

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Published on March 11, 2024
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Catherine Jessee
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Tested by Catherine Jessee

Catherine Jessee is a test kitchen assistant at the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She has tested recipes for brands including Allrecipes, EatingWell, Food & Wine, Real Simple, People and Southern Living.

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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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a recipe photo of the Peanut Butter & Banana French Toast Casserole
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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein
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the ingredients to make the Peanut Butter & Banana French Toast Casserole

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces crusty whole-wheat bread, cubed (1-inch; about 10 cups)

  • 4 medium ripe bananas

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk

  • 6 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter plus 1 tablespoon, divided

  • 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 cup crushed unsalted peanuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray. Spread bread cubes in a single layer in the prepared pan. Chop 3 bananas to equal 2 cups; add to the bread mixture in the pan, tossing to combine. Cut the remaining banana into 1/2-inch slices; set aside.

    a step in making the Peanut Butter & Banana French Toast Casserole

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

  2. Combine milk, eggs, 1/4 cup peanut butter, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Whisk vigorously until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture. Using clean hands, press down the bread and bananas to fully submerge.

    a step in making the Peanut Butter & Banana French Toast Casserole

    Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

  3. Bake until golden brown and set in the middle, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon peanut butter and 1 tablespoon maple syrup together in a bowl until smooth. If needed, microwave on High for 10 seconds to reach drizzling consistency.

  5. Top the casserole with peanuts and the reserved banana slices; drizzle with the glaze.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

506 Calories
20g Fat
61g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 3/4 cup
Calories 506
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 22g 45%
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 196mg 65%
Vitamin A 129µg
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Vitamin D 2µg
Vitamin E 3mg 21%
Folate 88µg
Vitamin K 6µg
Sodium 513mg 22%
Calcium 272mg 21%
Iron 3mg 16%
Magnesium 119mg 28%
Potassium 791mg 17%
Zinc 3mg 27%
Vitamin B12 1µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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