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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
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Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Ingredients
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12 ounces crusty whole-wheat bread, cubed (1-inch; about 10 cups)
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4 medium ripe bananas
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2 1/2 cups whole milk
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6 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter plus 1 tablespoon, divided
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4 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup crushed unsalted peanuts
Directions
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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.
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
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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.
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
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Bake until golden brown and set in the middle, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes.
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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.
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Top the casserole with peanuts and the reserved banana slices; drizzle with the glaze.
EatingWell.com, March 2024
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
506 | Calories |
20g | Fat |
61g | Carbs |
22g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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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.