Everyday Healthy Recipes

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipe Index
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Cookie Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipe Index
    • About Me
    • Contact
    • Cookie Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Breakfast/Brunch

    Banana French Toast Bake (Low Sugar)

    August 10, 2018 By Monika Last Updated March 26, 2022 15 Comments

    Jump to Recipe
    Top down view of banana french toast bake in white oval dish with white cloth to right.

    This banana french toast bake is a delicious and easy way to use up your ripe bananas. It's low in sugar and fat, does not require overnight soaking and takes just minutes to put together.

    Banana french toast bake in white oval dish with ripe banana at top and white cloth with red stripe to right.

    This banana french toast bake is super moist and fluffy on the inside and crispy on top. It's primarily sweetened with bananas so it's bursting with banana flavour!

    The reason this banana french toast recipe works well as a casserole is that the naturally sweet banana won't burn as it might do if you fried individual slices. You'll have a perfectly cooked dish that's easy to make and requires very little effort.

    Banana french toast bake ingredients and substitutions

    • Bananas: ripe or overripe.
    • Bread: see below for more details.
    • Eggs.
    • Milk: use any.
    • Sugar: I used demerara but any coarse sugar will work.
    • Butter: regular or dairy-free spread.
    Ingredients for making banana french toast bake in individual dishes.
    Banana french toast bake ingredients.

    Why type of bread works best

    It's best to use soft, fluffy yeast-based bread, either white or whole wheat/wholemeal. You could use buns, as I have done, or chunks/slices of bread (3-4 slices of thick bread).

    Top tip

    There is no need to remove the crust from the bread or buns unless it's quite thick and tough.

    Step-by-step recipe instructions

    1.Tear up the bread and place in your casserole dish.

    Roll pieces in white oval dish on top pf oven tray.

    2. In a bowl mash the bananas using a fork.

    Mashed banana with fork inside blue bowl.

    3. In another bowl lightly beat the eggs with the milk to combine.  Add the banana mixture and stir.

    Egg mixture with spoon in blue dish with egg shell in top left and ripe banana in top right on oven tray.

    4. Pour the mixture over the bread, stir thoroughly and leave aside for 5 minutes.

    Top down view of torn bread with egg mixture and fork inside oval white dish.

    5. Give another stir, sprinkle over the sugar, drizzle the butter over the whole thing and bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

    Top down view of torn bread pieces with egg mixture and melted butter inside white oval dish.

    6. Remove your mashed banana french toast bake from the oven and tuck in!

    Serving suggestions

    Delicious on its own, with a drizzle of maple syrup, a handful of fresh berries, homemade fruit compote or chocolate raspberry sauce.

    Optional extras

    This recipe is quite versatile and you can give it a different twist every time you make it.  The following ingredients will work:

    • Cinnamon (stir approx. ½ tsp into the egg mixture)
    • Chocolate chips - scatter 2 tbsp over the top or add into the egg mixture
    • Flaked almonds, flaxseeds or crushed nuts - scatter over the top before drizzling with the melted butter.

    Is this recipe healthy

    This baked banana French toast is pretty low in both fat and sugar so it's quite healthy.  I only used a bit of melted butter for drizzling so the top would crisp up. 

    This dish is naturally sweetened with nutritious bananas and you'll only need a bit of sugar to sprinkle over the top (for added crunch). 

    Top down view of banana french toast bake in white oval dish with ripe bananain top left corner and white cloth with red stripe to right.

    Top tips

    • You do not need to soak the mixture overnight.
    • I recommend using very ripe/overripe bananas because they are sweeter than firm, not quite ripe ones. As most of the sweetness comes from the bananas they need to be as sweet as possible.  So overripe are best!
    • I also recommend mashing the bananas using a fork, not pureeing.  You'll be able to better appreciate the sweet baked banana pieces tucked in between the bread chunks.
    • This french toast casserole with bananas is best served hot straight from the oven. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.

    Freezing

    To freeze this dish prepare as per Instructions, then cover thoroughly, uncooked, and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen.

    Related recipes

    • Quick Blueberry French Toast Casserole
    • Chocolate French Toast Bake
    • French Toast Muffins with Chocolate Chips

    Check out also these other delicious breakfast recipe ideas which include vegetable breakfast recipes.

    Keep in touch!

    How has your healthy banana french toast bake recipe turned out for you?  Let me know in the comments below, thanks!

    Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for regular recipe updates! Or you could subscribe to this blog and receive all my latest recipes right into your mailbox!

    Recipe

    Banana french toast bake in white oval dish with ripe banana at top and white cloth with red stripe to right.

    Banana French Toast Bake (Low Sugar)

    This banana french toast bake is a delicious and easy way to use up your ripe bananas.
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine: Low fat, low sugar, vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 262kcal
    Author: Monika Dabrowski

    Equipment

    • Medium casserole dish (approx. 6 cm deep)

    Ingredients

    • 3 medium buns or 3-4 slices or bread, white or whole wheat, soft
    • 3 very ripe medium bananas
    • 3 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup (80 ml) milk any
    • 1 tablespoon demerara sugar
    • 1½-2 tablespoons butter melted

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 375 F/ 190 C/gas mark 5.  You will need a medium size casserole dish approx. 6 cm deep.
    • Tear up the bread/buns and place in your casserole dish (they should be nice and snug).
    • Mash the bananas using a fork. In another bowl whisk together the eggs and milk, combine with the bananas and stir well.
    • Pour the mixture over the bread, stir thoroughly and set aside for 5 minutes. Give another stir, sprinkle the sugar, drizzle the melted butter over the whole thing and bake in the centre of the oven for 30-35 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

    Notes

    • There is no need to soak the mixture overnight.
    • I recommend using very ripe/overripe bananas because they are sweeter than firm, not quite ripe ones. As most of the sweetness comes from the bananas they need to be as sweet as possible.  So overripe are best!
    • I also recommend mashing the bananas using a fork, not pureeing.  You'll be able to better appreciate the sweet baked banana pieces tucked in between the bread chunks.
    • This french toast casserole with bananas is best served hot straight from the oven. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave.
    • Delicious on its own, with a drizzle of maple syrup, a handful of fresh berries, fruit compote or chocolate sauce.
    • Regular milk can be replaced with any plant-based milk.
    • Substitute light brown or cane sugar for the demerara if preferred.
    • Extras: Add half a teaspoon of cinnamon or chocolate chips into the egg mixture if desired.  You can also scatter flaked almonds or flaxseed over the top for extra crunch before drizzling with the melted butter. 
    • Baking times may vary depending on the depth of your casserole dish.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg

    *Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.

    **A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.

    Tried this Recipe? Pin it for Later!Mention @Monika8021 or tag #EverydayHealthyRecipes!

    More Breakfast Recipes

    • Top down view of cottage cheese banana muffins in paper cases close together.
      Cottage Cheese and Banana Muffins
    • Top down view of avocado feta toast with scallions and honey on speckled plate.
      Avocado Whipped Feta Toast
    • Top down view of cottage cheese banana pancakes with knob of butter on speckled plate.
      Easy Cottage Cheese Banana Pancakes
    • Top down view of cottage cheese egg salad in grey bowl with spoon.
      Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
    1282 shares

    Comments

      5 from 5 votes (3 ratings without comment)

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Gina K says

      January 25, 2024 at 1:47 am

      Should the casserole dish be covered during baking?

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 25, 2024 at 10:23 am

        No. Keep it uncovered so it can crisp up on top.

        Reply
    2. Olga says

      January 30, 2021 at 8:38 pm

      How much bread would I use if I chose to substitute it for the buns?

      Reply
      • Monika says

        January 31, 2021 at 9:46 am

        2.5-3 slices, possibly 4, depending on the kind of bread you are using, thickness etc. The bottom line is it needs to be immersed in the milk and banana mixture but still be partly visible, as in the photos. So adjust the amount of milk accordingly. Hope it works out for you:)

        Reply
      • Michele Shultz says

        January 03, 2025 at 8:11 pm

        5 stars
        This French toast banana bake was so easy to put together. It is delightful and light. I made it for brunch and very much enjoyed it. I used low carb bread and a cinnamon sugar mix for the top.

        Reply
        • Monika says

          January 04, 2025 at 11:17 am

          Great to know! Thank you:)

          Reply
    3. Shirlyn says

      September 25, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      This recipe sounds super amazing! Will totally give it a try on the weekends!

      Reply
      • Monika says

        September 27, 2019 at 6:45 am

        Thank you! Let me know how it turned out for you:)

        Reply
    4. Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says

      August 15, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      What a fun and delicious recipe Monika.I love the use of bananas and bet they/the whole thing tastes amazing.... I have never heard of a 'french toast casserole' though.... is it different from a 'bread and butter pudding' in texture?

      Reply
      • Monika says

        August 16, 2018 at 2:03 am

        Thanks Kate! It's pretty eggy, but I am not really sure if it's different in texture from bread and butter pudding, probably quite similar.

        Reply
    5. Balvinder says

      August 14, 2018 at 3:38 pm

      I really love the idea of french toast casserole.

      Reply
      • Monika says

        August 16, 2018 at 2:07 am

        Thanks Balvinder!

        Reply
    6. Jacqui Bellefontaine | Recipes Made Easy says

      August 13, 2018 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      OMG I could go bananas for this so up my street. Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare and while you were on holiday too. Hope you are having a great time J x

      Reply
    7. DeeDee says

      August 13, 2018 at 12:09 am

      This is a great Idea Monika!

      Reply
      • Monika says

        August 13, 2018 at 1:35 am

        Thanks DeeDee!

        Reply

    Hi, I am Monika, welcome to Everyday Healthy Recipes! This blog is all about simple recipes with a healthy twist, old classics with a modern take, and an occasional Polish dish thrown into the mix - all easy to make and delicious, perfect for everyday cooking.

    Find out more about me →

    Popular Posts

    • Top down view of pierogi in bowl, making pierogi and dough.
      5 Traditional Pierogi Recipes (plus tips for serving, freezing)
    • Side view of creamy brussels sprout soup in white bowl.
      Simple Brussels Sprout Soup
    • Top down view of cottage cheese egg salad in grey bowl with spoon.
      Simple Cottage Cheese Egg Salad
    • Top down view of meatballs in mushroom sauce in large pan.
      Healthy Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce

    Polish Recipes

    • 4 colourful Polish soups in bowls.
      28 Traditional Polish Soups
    • Sauerkraut stew in green bowl with spoon with hands holding it, and grey pot with stew in background.
      Authentic Polish Bigos Stew Recipe
    • Top down view of cabbage rolls in large white shallow pan.
      Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Golabki) in Tomato Sauce
    • Close-up view of Polish potato dumplings in green bowl.
      Authentic Polish Potato Dumplings (Kopytka)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • About

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for recipe updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2025 · Everyday Healthy Recipes

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.