Full of amazing flavors, this French Toast is loaded with bananas and it’s baked in the Crock Pot.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Servings 4
Ingredients
1 (10-inch) stale (a day or two old bread) French baguette, cut into 1-inch slices
4- ounces cream cheese , room temperature
3 to 4 bananas , sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
3 eggs
1/4 cup skim milk
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter cut into thin slices
Honey , optional
Directions
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Lightly grease a 6.5-quart (or larger) crock pot with cooking spray.
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Spread cream cheese on both sides of all bread slices and arrange slices in a single layer on the bottom of the crock pot.
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Layer banana slices over the bread slices. and sprinkle with brown sugar and nuts.
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Arrange butter slices over the top and set aside.
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In a mixing bowl, lightly beat eggs using a whisk or egg beaters.
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Add milk, honey, cinnamon , nutmeg and vanilla extract; whisk until thoroughly combined.
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Pour egg mixture over bread.
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The liquid should not cover the bread slices, but it should come up about three-quarters of the way up. If it’s less than that, add more liquid.
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Cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 2.5 hours.
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Remove lid and, if not using immediately, set the dial to “warm”.
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Transfer to plates, drizzle with honey and serve.