Transform your morning with this effortless and delicious make-ahead breakfast. Layers of whole wheat bread, sweet bananas, and crunchy pecans bake into a decadent, custardy casserole right in your slow cooker.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 2-3 hours on High
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
For the Custard:
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4 large eggs
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3/4 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
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1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (or brown sugar)
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Casserole:
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1 whole wheat baguette, cut into 1-inch slices (stale bread works best)
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2 ripe bananas, sliced
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1/2 lemon, juiced
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2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
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1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
For Serving (Optional):
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Maple syrup
-
Additional sliced banana
-
Additional chopped pecans
-
Greek yogurt or whipped cream
Instructions:
Transform your morning with this effortless and delicious make-ahead breakfast. Layers of whole wheat bread, sweet bananas, and crunchy pecans bake into a decadent, custardy casserole right in your slow cooker.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 2-3 hours on High
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
For the Custard:
-
4 large eggs
-
3/4 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
-
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (or brown sugar)
-
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
-
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Casserole:
-
1 whole wheat baguette, cut into 1-inch slices (stale bread works best)
-
2 ripe bananas, sliced
-
1/2 lemon, juiced
-
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
-
1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
For Serving (Optional):
-
Maple syrup
-
Additional sliced banana
-
Additional chopped pecans
-
Greek yogurt or whipped cream