Happy Meatless Monday! This week I am bringing you a simple yet oh so satisfying Crock Pot French Toast with Caramelized Bananas that is perfect for the Holiday Season. We all have relatives staying over or dropping by or maybe a lazy morning at home with the family. We made this a few weeks ago and my kids loved it! Hope you do too. It’s super easy to assemble, set the crock pot and go!
This was a very easy dish to prepare and my kids had fun helping out. The house smelled so good we couldn’t wait to eat this. A couple notes-I used Challah Raisin Bread but you can use any bread of choice. This would also be amazing with pear or apple to switch it up. Recently we made it again and threw in some blueberries. Fantastic! Enjoy!
- 2 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 1 1/2 C skim milk
- 2 Tbl Honey
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Almond Extract
- 3 ripe bananas-sliced
- 9 slices of Hearty Whole Wheat or Challah Bread-cut in half to make 18 pieces
- In a large bowl: whisk eggs, egg whites, milk, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, & almond extract
- Spray crock pot with cooking spray
- Place 6 slices of bread in crock pot, top with about 1/2 of bananas
- Repeat layering 2x
- Use all of the bananas between the layers to end with bread on top
- Pour all egg mixture on top
- cover and cook on low for 3.5 hours
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve with maple syrup
I served it with some Veggie “sausages” to bump up the protein. This dish will even pass the picky eater test.
Have company coming over for Brunch this week? What are you making?
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says
I’d have a hard time making this vegan, but it looks so yummy it would be worth the try :-). Thanks for the link up!
Deborah Brooks says
You might have some challenges with the egg part. Maybe you can pass it along. Thanks for linking up! Happy Holidays
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
This sounds delicious! Perfect for a Christmas breakfast.
Deborah Brooks says
It would be! Hope you enjoy. Happy Holidays
Tina muir says
This sounds wonderful! Oh yum! I love having treats like this, and especially a crockpot version, great idea!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It was really yummy and the whole house smelled great.
Sara @ Lake Shore Runner says
This looks amazing! I love bananas. Now I just need a crock pot 🙂 When I moved that is one thing my roommate kept.
Deborah Brooks says
Oh no! You do need a crock pot. They are a staple for me in the winter months.
Jennifer says
This looks SOOO good and easy to make. Bananas are my favorite…carmelized bananas…even better!
Deborah Brooks says
It was so easy and so good. We had it for dinner one night too. Happy Holidays!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
I feel like French Toast is such a crowd pleaser–I used to not like it, and now I’m like, what was I thinking!
Deborah Brooks says
Funny I used to not like it either! It’s pretty healthy if you watch the syrup.
lindsay says
you are pure genius! MUST MAKE!
Deborah Brooks says
LOL! thanks hope you enjoy it! Happy Holidays
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
You had me at brunch and crock pot! Two of my favorite things! Great recipe.
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! Hope you give it a try it was yummy!
Annmarie says
Oh my goodness, this looks awesome! Perfect for Christmas brunch!!!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! It was really good and my kids loved it. Happy Holidays
Chaitali says
Yum, I love french toast! I’ve never tried it in the crock pot but it seems like a great idea for brunch for a group.
Deborah Brooks says
It was so easy and so good! Hope you give it a try
Sarah says
Oh my this sounds so delicious!! I am going to have to try this while up at my parents or maybe even New Years Eve morning!
Deborah Brooks says
That would perfect! It was great and easy to make
Mary Beth Jackson says
Oh, I will so be making this Christmas morning! Thank you!!! You were reading my mind! I just linked up too- a little late but I am rolling now! I hope you are enjoying that cruise!
Deborah Brooks says
It would be great for Christmas morning-I hope you enjoy. Never too late to link up we keep it open all week. I’m heading over to read it now. Happy Holidays! And thanks I am enjoying eating too much on my cruise and just snuck away for a few to read some blogs!
HoHo Runs says
How yummy! I’m definitely going to try this. I love cooking in the crock pot.
Deborah Brooks says
So do I especially in the winter time. Hope you enjoy it!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Oh my god… that looks ridiculously good! We’re doing french toast for Christmas morning – I’m doing a baked eggnog version!
Deborah Brooks says
Also super creative and yummy! Happy Holidays!
GiGi Eats says
Oh my geeze! Put me in the pressure cooker with that french toast, will ya?
Deborah Brooks says
It was really good you have to try it!
Heather @ FITaspire says
What a GREAT idea!! I’m starting to look for quicker breakfast ideas again, as I adjust my hours a bit. This is great inspiration! 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
It’s a fun way to do French Toast! Enjoy 🙂
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils says
I’ve never heard of French toast in a crockpot! Genius!
Deborah Brooks says
I don’t know about that but it was yummy! Thanks 🙂
John @ run. geek. run(disney) says
This sounds fantastic. Must try.
Deborah Brooks says
thanks! I think you will love it. My kids were all over it too!
Coco says
I really have to make this some time. I added the upside down cranberry coffee cake I’m making.
Deborah Brooks says
it’s yummy! Your family would love when they are home. Thanks for adding the more the merrier!
Karen - Fit in France says
OMG that sounds amazing… but I have no crock pot ! What is the final consistency like ?
Deborah Brooks says
What no crock pot? Still time to put it onto your Christmas list? It is just like regular “French Toast” or at least American style 🙂
Nicole @ Fitful Focus says
Yum yum yum! these look so delicious! I wonder how they’d turn out with gluten-free bread. I’ll have to do some experimenting.
Deborah Brooks says
I think it should work ok. Let me know if you give it a try I am curious. have a great day!