Banana Bread Pudding

Table of Contents

1. Banana Bread Pudding Ingredients
2. Substitutions And Additions
3. How To Make This Banana Bread Pudding Recipe
4. How To Serve
5. Storing Banana Nut Bread Pudding
6. Why We Love This Recipe
7. More Recipes You’ll Love
8. JUMP TO RECIPE
9. Even More Recipes You’ll Love

Banana bread pudding is a tasty treat that can be served for brunch or as a decadent dessert. So simple to make and packed with banana bread flavor, all you need to do is soak bread in a custard mixture, then bake it in the oven.

Banana Bread Pudding Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

BREAD: The best bread for bread pudding is stale bread.

We recommend using stale bread because the dry bread chunks will soak up the liquid so much better than fresh bread, giving it the best flavor.

If you don’t have French bread, you can use day-old sourdough bread, croissants, challah, or Italian bread instead as a few excellent choices.

RAISINS: A quarter cup of raisins would make a tasty addition to this great recipe.

CHOCOLATE CHIPS: Why not sprinkle a handful of chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips on top of your delicious banana bread pudding?

How To Make This Banana Bread Pudding Recipe

To make this tasty treat, you will combine the ingredients to make a custard that is mixed with mashed bananas. The mixture is poured over the top of the bread cubes, soaking into all of the crevices. Bake and enjoy!

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.

STEP TWO: In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.

STEP THREE: Add the heavy cream, melted butter, milk, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, vanilla extract, and brown sugar. Whisk until combined.

STEP FOUR: Mash bananas with a fork. Then add the mashed bananas and chopped walnuts to the egg mixture. Stir until combined.

STEP FIVE: Slice the bread into bite-sized pieces and place bread cubes into the greased baking dish. 

STEP SIX: Pour mixture over the bread, toss to mix evenly, and wait for ten minutes to let the bread soak up the egg mixture.

STEP SEVEN: Bake for one hour or until the top is evenly browned. When you press the bread, it should bounce back.

STEP EIGHT: Serve the warm pudding topped with caramel sauce or whipped cream.

How To Serve

This banana bread pudding makes for an easy breakfast or brunch recipe.

It would also be great as a warm dessert with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top of the bread pudding.

This easy banana bread pudding recipe combines the sweet flavors of banana bread with the rich, warm gooeyness of a traditional bread pudding.

Our peach bread pudding is another great recipe, while our cream cheese banana bread is a yummy breakfast treat to enjoy.

Storing Banana Nut Bread Pudding

Here’s a guide to help you make the most of this yummy dessert:

MAKE AHEAD: If you’d like to prepare in advance, you can make the banana bread pudding a day or two before serving.

After it has cooled, cover it securely with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the refrigerator.

When you’re ready to serve, you can reheat individual portions for a warm and comforting treat.

IN THE FRIDGE: Leftover banana bread pudding can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days. Serve cold or reheat in the oven.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze banana bread pudding for up to three months in an airtight container. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

REHEATING: To enjoy your frozen banana bread pudding, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator overnight for the best results.

If you’re in a hurry, you can use the microwave on a low setting to defrost individual portions.

For a warm and comforting treat, reheat the pudding in the microwave or in an oven preheated to 350°F (175°C) for a few minutes.

Why We Love This Recipe

ULTIMATE COMFORT DESSERT: This recipe combines the comforting goodness of classic banana bread with the indulgence of bread pudding.

REDUCE FOOD WASTE: Got overripe bananas sitting on your counter? This recipe is a delicious way to rescue them from becoming food waste.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Banana bread pudding is a dessert that appeals to all ages. The warm, gooey, and comforting nature of this dessert makes it a crowd-pleaser.

Homemade banana bread pudding is a great way to use up soft bananas and stale bread. The bread is soaked with a custard egg mixture and baked to create a gooey and soft brunch or dessert treat.

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