Energizing Banana Bread Pudding
Banana Bread Pudding: For an Energetic Start to Your Day
This banana bread pudding is wonderfully sweet, soft, and fragrant, and it’s packed with energy! Bananas are often called ‘sport foods’ because athletes consume them frequently, highlighting their excellent energy-providing qualities. With a little effort and your oven, you can gift your family an invigorating breakfast. It also makes a fantastic brunch option!
Ingredients- 1 slice of bread or baguette (slightly stale is perfect!)
- 1 ripe banana
- 60 ml milk
- 40 ml heavy cream (optional, omit if unavailable and increase milk to 100ml)
- 1 fresh egg
- Pinch of salt
- Sugar (to taste)
- Sugar (for topping, cinnamon sugar is also great!)
- Pinch of cinnamon powder
- 1/2 Tbsp butter (for greasing the oven dish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Generously butter your oven-safe dish. This step ensures the pudding releases cleanly after baking.
Step 2
Cut your bread or baguette into bite-sized pieces and arrange them in the prepared dish. Don’t worry if the bread is a bit stale; it will absorb the custard mixture beautifully, resulting in a wonderfully moist pudding.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, crack the egg and whisk it lightly until the yolk and white are combined.
Step 4
Pour the milk and heavy cream into the whisked egg. (If you don’t have heavy cream, simply use 100ml of milk. You can also substitute with soy milk for a different flavor profile!) Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
Step 5
Pour the milk and egg mixture evenly over the bread in the dish. Gently press down the bread with a spoon or spatula to ensure it’s thoroughly soaked. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid fully.
Step 6
Peel and slice the banana, then arrange the slices attractively over the soaked bread. The natural sweetness of the banana will enhance the pudding’s flavor.
Step 7
Sprinkle sugar evenly over the banana slices according to your preference. For an extra aromatic touch, dust with cinnamon powder. (I used leftover churro sugar here!)
Step 8
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set. Baking times may vary depending on your oven. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor!
