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!
My daughter helping out
- 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?
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!
Debbie @ Live from La Quinta recently posted…Meatless Monday: The Joy of Tofu
You might have some challenges with the egg part. Maybe you can pass it along. Thanks for linking up! Happy Holidays
This sounds delicious! Perfect for a Christmas breakfast.
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…New Italian Restaurant opens at Disney
It would be! Hope you enjoy. Happy Holidays
This sounds wonderful! Oh yum! I love having treats like this, and especially a crockpot version, great idea!
Tina muir recently posted…2014 Blogging Year in Review- FuelYourFuture Recipes
Thanks! It was really yummy and the whole house smelled great.
This looks amazing! I love bananas. Now I just need a crock pot 🙂 When I moved that is one thing my roommate kept.
Sara @ Lake Shore Runner recently posted…Weekend Recap: Detroit + Bulletproof Coffee
Oh no! You do need a crock pot. They are a staple for me in the winter months.
This looks SOOO good and easy to make. Bananas are my favorite…carmelized bananas…even better!
Jennifer recently posted…Charleston Half Training – 12/15-12/21 -Week 7
It was so easy and so good. We had it for dinner one night too. Happy Holidays!
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!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…My New Year’s Resolution: How You Treat Yourself
Funny I used to not like it either! It’s pretty healthy if you watch the syrup.
you are pure genius! MUST MAKE!
lindsay recently posted…Dairy Free SUPER Fruitcake Smoothie {Paleo}
LOL! thanks hope you enjoy it! Happy Holidays
You had me at brunch and crock pot! Two of my favorite things! Great recipe.
Thanks! Hope you give it a try it was yummy!
Oh my goodness, this looks awesome! Perfect for Christmas brunch!!!
Annmarie recently posted…Meatless Monday: Toasted Goat Cheese & Avocado Sandwich with Creamy Fire Roasted Tomato Soup {Gluten Free}
Thanks! It was really good and my kids loved it. Happy Holidays
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.
Chaitali recently posted…Weekly review – RnR DC week 1
It was so easy and so good! Hope you give it a try
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!
Sarah recently posted…Biscotti
That would perfect! It was great and easy to make
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!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…Naughty Santa Cake for Christmas
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!
How yummy! I’m definitely going to try this. I love cooking in the crock pot.
HoHo Runs recently posted…They Say It’s My Birthday…
So do I especially in the winter time. Hope you enjoy it!
Oh my god… that looks ridiculously good! We’re doing french toast for Christmas morning – I’m doing a baked eggnog version!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…A Perfect 10
Also super creative and yummy! Happy Holidays!
Oh my geeze! Put me in the pressure cooker with that french toast, will ya?
GiGi Eats recently posted…Taylor Swift Baked Us Cookies
It was really good you have to try it!
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! 🙂
Heather @ FITaspire recently posted…Top 10 Recipes of 2014
It’s a fun way to do French Toast! Enjoy 🙂
I’ve never heard of French toast in a crockpot! Genius!
Jennifer @ Running on Lentils recently posted…Spiced Nuts (Great Last-Minute Gift!)
I don’t know about that but it was yummy! Thanks 🙂
This sounds fantastic. Must try.
John @ run. geek. run(disney) recently posted…Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party | Xmas@WDW | Mickey Monday
thanks! I think you will love it. My kids were all over it too!
I really have to make this some time. I added the upside down cranberry coffee cake I’m making.
Coco recently posted…Read This, Not That
it’s yummy! Your family would love when they are home. Thanks for adding the more the merrier!
OMG that sounds amazing… but I have no crock pot ! What is the final consistency like ?
Karen – Fit in France recently posted…My relationship with the pool
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 🙂
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.
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Most Popular Health & Fitness Posts of 2014
I think it should work ok. Let me know if you give it a try I am curious. have a great day!