Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 3 hrs | Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins | Servings: 6
Enjoy this creamy banana French toast for breakfast that your entire family will love. A crockpot recipe that is a must and for keeps! If you love French toast, this method will surprise you.
INGREDIENTS :
- 2 tbsp butter, cut into thin slices
- 1 (10”) stale (a day or two old bread) French baguette, cut into 1” slices
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ c. light brown sugar
- 1 to 1½ c. milk
- ½ tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 bananas, plus more for serving
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- maple syrup, optional, for serving
- ½ c. pecans, optional, for serving
DIRECTIONS :
Step 1: Using cooking spray or butter, grease a 6.5-quart or larger crockpot.
Step 2: On both sides of the bread slices, spread the cream cheese. On the bottom of the greased crockpot, arrange the slices in a single layer.
Step 3: Mash two bananas in a large mixing bowl. Then, add the beaten eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well until blended.
Step 4: Over the bread slices, pour the milk mixture. Gently press the bread down and allow them to stand for about 30 minutes up to 5 hours. You can add more liquid if the liquid does not come up to about three-quarters.
Step 5: Over the bread slices, arrange the slices of butter. Put the lid on and set to cook for 3 to 3 1/2 hours on low or 2 to 2 1/2 hours on high.
Step 6: Take the lid off and serve the creamy banana French toast right away garnished with some slices of fresh banana, chopped pecans, and maple syrup.
Notes:
You can serve this right away or set the dial to “Warm” to keep the French toast warm.
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 10
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving: Calories 313, Calories from Fat 198, Fat 22g34%, Saturated Fat 9g45%, Cholesterol 142mg47%, Sodium 165mg7%, Potassium 336mg10%, Carbohydrates 24g8%, Fiber 2g8%, Sugar 18g20%, Protein 8g16%, Vitamin A 648IU13%, Vitamin C 3mg4%, Calcium 123mg12%, Iron 1mg6%
CROCK POT CREAMY BANANA FRENCH TOAST
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter, cut into thin slices
- 1 (10”) stale (a day or two old bread) French baguette, cut into 1” slices
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ c. light brown sugar
- 1 to 1½ c. milk
- ½ tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 bananas, plus more for serving
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- maple syrup, optional, for serving
- ½ c. pecans, optional, for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Using cooking spray or butter, grease a 6.5-quart or larger crockpot.
Step 2: On both sides of the bread slices, spread the cream cheese. On the bottom of the greased crockpot, arrange the slices in a single layer.
Step 3: Mash two bananas in a large mixing bowl. Then, add the beaten eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well until blended.
Step 4: Over the bread slices, pour the milk mixture. Gently press the bread down and allow them to stand for about 30 minutes up to 5 hours. You can add more liquid if the liquid does not come up to about three-quarters.
Step 5: Over the bread slices, arrange the slices of butter. Put the lid on and set to cook for 3 to 3 1/2 hours on low or 2 to 2 1/2 hours on high.
Step 6: Take the lid off and serve the creamy banana French toast right away garnished with some slices of fresh banana, chopped pecans, and maple syrup.
