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Overnight Banana Bread French Toast Bake Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Pecan Streusel

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A cozy and delicious overnight French toast bake using day-old banana bread soaked in a rich custard and topped with a crunchy cinnamon pecan streusel. Perfect for a comforting weekend breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups cubed banana bread, preferably day-old
  • 8 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk (or almond milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (can substitute with more milk)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour if needed)
  • 1 cup toasted chopped pecans (walnuts or almonds can be substituted)
  • Maple syrup, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cube the banana bread into roughly 1-inch cubes, set aside about 8 cups.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  3. Gently fold the banana bread cubes into the custard mixture, ensuring each piece is coated but not broken.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
  5. In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, remaining cinnamon, and toasted pecans.
  6. Add melted butter to the streusel mixture and mix until crumbly but holds together when pinched.
  7. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the soaked banana bread.
  8. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove cover and bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until custard is set and streusel is golden brown.
  10. Let the bake rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with maple syrup if desired.

Notes

Use day-old banana bread for best custard absorption. Toast pecans in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes to enhance flavor. Cover tightly when chilling overnight to prevent drying out. If bake browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. This recipe freezes well before baking; thaw overnight in fridge before baking.

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Keywords: banana bread, French toast bake, overnight breakfast, cinnamon pecan streusel, easy brunch, comfort food

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