The Best banana oat baked french toast
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium-sized ripe banana, mashed (50 g or 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsweetened almond milk*
- 1 Tbsp (16 g) nut butter** (optional, but recommended)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 slice of hearty bread, cubed***
- 1/4 cup (20 g) quick oats
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease an individually-sized oven-safe dish. Set aside.
- Combine banana, almond milk, nut butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a large shallow bowl, mixing until fully combined. Pour bread cubes into the mixture and use a fork to lightly press down so that they absorb most of the liquid. Add oats and gently stir until everything is evenly incorporated. If the mix seems too dry, add a splash of extra milk.
- Transfer mixture to your prepared dish, adding a few slices of banana on top if desired. Bake for 20 minutes, until the bake has set and the top has turned golden brown.
- Remove from oven and top with toppings of choice or simply enjoy as is!
Notes
* Depending on how thick and/or hearty your bread is, you may have to add a splash of extra milk.
** I used almond, but feel free to use whichever nut butter you prefer. Or, you can also leave it out completely.
*** I tried this with a few different types of bread, and each worked fine. Heartier breads produce a slightly drier bake, as do breads that are slightly older. If you need this to be gluten free, use gluten free bread and certified GF oats.
** I used almond, but feel free to use whichever nut butter you prefer. Or, you can also leave it out completely.
*** I tried this with a few different types of bread, and each worked fine. Heartier breads produce a slightly drier bake, as do breads that are slightly older. If you need this to be gluten free, use gluten free bread and certified GF oats.
