Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this heavenly Banana Bread Pudding, blending ripe bananas with custardy richness. Warm spices and caramelized edges promise a delightful dessert that wraps you in nostalgic sweetness, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 bread loaf, cubed (preferably day-old)
- 3 medium bananas, mashed
- 1 medium banana, sliced
- 3.5 ounces (100 grams) dark chocolate, chopped
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk of choice (dairy or non-dairy)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C), ensuring optimal temperature for baking.
- Coat a baking dish thoroughly with coconut oil to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Crush ripe bananas in a spacious mixing bowl until they reach a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs, milk, honey, and vanilla extract into the mashed bananas, whisking vigorously until the mixture becomes uniform and silky.
- Gently fold bread cubes and half of the dark chocolate pieces into the liquid base, ensuring each cube is evenly coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a consistent texture.
- Arrange fresh banana slices across the surface and generously scatter remaining dark chocolate over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the pudding develops a golden-brown crust and sets completely.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving, ensuring the pudding maintains its warm, comforting essence.
Notes
- Ripe bananas create the most flavorful and naturally sweet pudding, so choose overripe, spotty bananas for maximum taste and caramelization.
- Gluten-free bread or almond flour bread can easily substitute regular bread for those with wheat sensitivities or celiac requirements.
- Dark chocolate adds a luxurious depth, but for a lighter version, consider using cacao nibs or reducing the amount of chocolate to lower overall sugar content.
- Enhance texture by letting bread cubes sit in the banana mixture for 10-15 minutes before baking, allowing them to absorb more flavor and become wonderfully soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg