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MAKE-AHEAD BRUNCH
Overnight Banana Walnut Baked French Toast
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5.0 (290)|(2 Reviews)Brioche slices baked into a custardy brown sugar casserole topped with sweet caramelized bananas and toasted walnuts.
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By Simply Recipes Kitchen (Test Kitchen)•Published March 30, 2026
⏱ 3 hrs (incl. soak)
Simply Recipes / Test Kitchen🔥 390 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Prepare the entire casserole the night before—bake fresh in the morning.
- Brown sugar creates a crackly caramel bottom crust.
MAKE-AHEAD BRUNCH
Overnight Banana Walnut Baked French Toast
All the flavor of banana bread meets the custard richness of French toast. Thick slices of brioche soak overnight in spiced egg custard, then bake with brown sugar, sliced bananas, and crunchy chopped walnuts. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time3 hrs (incl. soak)
Servings8 servings
Scale Recipe:
📱Keep Screen Awake While Cooking
Ingredients
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch slices
- 6 large eggs & 1 1/2 cups whole milk & 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup brown sugar & 2 tsp cinnamon & 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced & 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving
Directions
1
Arrange bread and bananas
Arrange bread slices in an overlapping pattern in buttered 9x13 dish. Tuck banana slices between bread.
2
Pour custard and chill
Whisk eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Pour evenly over bread. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight.
3
Top with walnuts and bake
Scatter walnuts over top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Tuck banana slices deep between the bread so they caramelize and stay moist during baking.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories390 kcal
Protein11g
Carbs48g
Total Fat18g
Sodium: 320mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
