Peanut Butter and Banana Walnut Breakfast Strata
Indulge in the ultimate morning comfort with this Peanut Butter and Banana Walnut Breakfast Strata, a delightful twist on classic breakfast bakes. Crafted with layers of pillowy day-old bread, sweet, ripe bananas, and a custard infused with creamy peanut butter, cinnamon, and vanilla, this strata is baked to golden perfection. A sprinkling of chopped walnuts adds a satisfying crunch, while optional drizzles of maple syrup or honey elevate its sweet, nutty flavors. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a make-ahead breakfast treat, this dish combines wholesome ingredients and rich flavors into a warm, satisfying bake. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s a wonderfully indulgent way to start your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Day-old bread (such as sourdough or brioche), cubed
- 3 medium Ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 6 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Peanut butter, creamy or natural
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 cup Walnuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Butter, for greasing the dish
- Maple syrup or honey (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set aside.
Spread the cubed bread evenly in the prepared dish. Layer the sliced bananas over the bread.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread and bananas, pressing lightly with a spatula to ensure all the bread is soaked in the custard.
Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the top of the strata.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and let it rest for 15-20 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, covered. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
Remove the breakfast strata from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup or honey, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 302.8 g | 388% | |
| Saturated Fat | 110.2 g | 551% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1671 mg | 557% | |
| Sodium | 8432 mg | 367% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 912.2 g | 332% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.0 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 177.0 g | ||
| Protein | 217.6 g | 435% | |
| Vitamin D | 11.7 mcg | 58% | |
| Calcium | 1939 mg | 149% | |
| Iron | 35.0 mg | 194% | |
| Potassium | 4987 mg | 106% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
