Description
Indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of banana bread pudding—a delightful dessert that combines creamy custard with ripe bananas and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for using up overripe bananas, this easy recipe is ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in. Top it with whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an irresistible treat that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups stale brioche or challah bread, cubed
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, tear the stale bread into bite-sized cubes.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth and mix them into the bread cubes.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread and banana mixture, gently folding until well-coated.
- Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg