Warm, gooey and full of banana bread flavor this Banana Bread Pudding is a fun and easy breakfast or dessert treat that is hard to resist!
So I have an addiction with all things banana flavored. Like literally if it says that it has banana in it, I’m totally down to eat it. Not even going to lie. Like out of all the dessert flavors, banana is my absolute favorite.
Have you ever tried bread pudding before? Now I used to be so scared of bread pudding. Like I mean who would want to eat milk soaked soggy bread.Those used to be my thoughts EXACTLY. Until I tried it. My motto is try everything once, and twice if you like it.
So we had the pleasure of going to Las Vegas maybe about 4 years ago and we decided that we wanted to try one of the hotel buffets. So we went to the Aria. Let me tell you, that buffet was pretty amazing, I’m sure like almost all the buffets in Vegas.
So I was winding down, and if you know anything about me, I cant not leave without getting some dessert. So they had this simple norma bread pudding and I was like, you know what, I’m going to give this stuff a try. Thank heavens that I did, from that first bite, I was hooked.
HOW DO YOU MAKE BREAD PUDDING?
Bread pudding is really a simple recipe. You only need a few ingredients to make a simple bread pudding such as milk, cream, eggs, sugar and some spices.
- You cut your bread, usually a day old loaf of something such as French bread which is what we like to use but have also used challah.
- Then you whisk together the milk/cream, eggs and spices and pour it over the bread and let it soak for about 20 minutes.
- There are some recipes where you have the bread soak overnight, but I don’t have that much patience so I never make those kids of recipes usually and just try to soak my bread long enough to let the milk and egg absorb so it adheres together when baked.
- You then pour everything into a baking dish and bake it at 350 degrees for about 1 hour until its just jiggly. You don’t want it to be super lose or anything in the middle, you want those eggs to bake and make everything nice and stuck together.
WHAT KIND OF BREAD IS USED FOR BREAD PUDDING?
Like slightly stated above we use loaves of French bread. Other breads that work include:
- Brioche
- Challah
- Cinnamon rolls
- Artisan bread
- Country breadPretty much any bread will essentially work for a bread pudding recipe.
IS BREAD PUDDING SUPPOSED TO BE SERVED WARM OR COLD?
This is the beauty of this recipe, it can be served either way. I like to have my bread pudding served warm, usually because I make a warm sauce that drizzles over the top. But cold is also good and a lot of people choose to eat it that way. It is more or less personal preference.
This Banana Bread Pudding has all the flavors of your favorite banana bread but baked up in a 9″x13″ dish and drizzled with a easy and flavorful caramel sauce that is TO DIE FOR. I use this same caramel sauce t drizzle over my Banana Mug Cake, and let me tell you that Banana Mug Cake gets rave reviews.
We also added some walnuts to this Banana Bread Pudding recipe because I love nuts in my regular banana bread so serving this dish with a little crunch to every bite seemed like the easy and delicious choice, you know what I mean?!
So, if you’re looking for a fun, flavorful breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack this Banana Bread Pudding is exactly what you’ve been looking for! Easy, tasty and on your table in an hour and it’s perfect for crowds or brunch!
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Banana Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz loaf French bread cut int 1-2" cubes
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbs vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 1/4 cup chopped walnuts divided
Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 Tbs butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Splash of milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Place your cubed bread in a large bowl and set aside.
- In another large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and salt until combined.
- Stir in your bananas and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
- Pour over your diced bread cubes and stir to coat and let sit for about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile spray a 9"x13" baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
- Once bread is soaked spread into baking dish, sprinkle with remaining walnuts and bake in over for about 1 hour or until center is no longer jiggly and bread is slightly toasted on top.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- To make your sauce, in microwave safe bowl add your brown sugar, butter, vanilla and milk and microwave until it starts to bubble (or heat on stove until bubbly). Stiring every 30 seconds.
- Pour over bread pudding, slice and serve.
Nutrition
PIN IT FOR LATER!
Toni
This bread pudding was so delicious. I did add a package of vanilla instant pudding dry mix to the recipe as well. I would of added banana pudding mix if I had it. The carmel sauce is Devine on it and the pudding is so moist. I shared the bread pudding with several friends and family. Everyone loved it!
Thanks again, a great recipe!
Rose Martine
You are AMAZING! Thank you thank you thank you so much for this. I was considering doing the same thing and you’ve just made the task a lot less daunting.
Regards
rose martine
Domenica
This bread pudding is AMAZING! The only deviation I made to the recipe was that I used 2 bananas instead of 4, as the recipe calls for, and I used a loaf of brioche bread instead of french bread. It was a “hit” with my family. We added vanilla ice cream to each portion and it was “to die for”. I will definitely be making this dessert again. DELICIOUS!
Sharon
We had a party that left several hamburger buns and I have some ripe bananas what you think ?
Tornadough Alli
You can absolutely use them, any bread will essentially work for this recipe.
sal
This was great the 2 times we have made it, do you think it would work with apples instead of bananas? Any ideas what to do different?
Marilyn
I yes ! I’ve heard used day-old-glazed donuts! ( for bread pudding recipe instead of French bread)I’ve not made it but tasted it . Spectacular!
Banana dessert crazy me
C. Curtis
Auh-ma-zing!!! This recipe is easy to follow, and I was able to get it done while cooking dinner. The whole family LOVED IT!!! This is our first time trying bread pudding, best recipe to try for the first time.
Tornadough Alli
This is so great to hear! I’m so happy your first bread pudding experience was enjoyable! That was the same way with me, I was nervous when I first tried bread pudding, but instantly fell in love. Thank you for taking the time to comment and leave a rating!
Judy
Excellent! Not too complicated. Tastes like the Banana Bread Pudding served at Glory Days Grill!
Jaclyn
Do you have an idea of how many cups a french loaf makes? I want to use a different type of bread, so trying to figure out how much to use.
Tornadough Alli
Usually a standard loaf is about 10-12 cups
Sharon Deshommes
Made this last night. Pretty good, in my opinion it’s much better cold from the fridge!
Sam
Can you make this recipe in a crock pot/ slow cooker? If so, what temp and for how long? Thank you!
Tornadough Alli
You can, I have not tried it but I know people who have so I recommend cooking on low for about 3 hours or when a knife inserted into center comes out clean.
Maggie Unzueta
This looks super yummy. I would love to taste your bread pudding.
Tornadough Alli
Bread pudding is always good, this is our favorite kind!
Matt
Can I put this into cupcake molds? Would anything change besides cooking time?
Tornadough Alli
I don’t see why you couldn’t, we have a recipe that is essentially “French toast muffins” that uses the same kind of base. I would say that you would reduce the baking time to 30 minutes. I hope this helps!
Elaina
can i omit the brown sugar from the bread pudding recipe since it already has condensed milk?
Tornadough Alli
I highly recommend keeping it but if you want to omit it you can.
Brenda Mondesir
I’ve had bread pudding before, I never baked it for myself. It was delicious and easy.
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Tornadough Alli
It is such an easy recipe! Thats why we make it so often 🙂
jenna
does this really have 0mg of sodium? my sister is on a strict no sodium diet and i wouls love to make this for her!
Tornadough Alli
It does not, I have just recently added the nutritional label to my recipe card and I have to go and update all the recipes so the actual nutrition will display.
Tony Montana
It says add salt. But no sodium lol. If I mean do you think this dish is also 0 calories? Lmfao
Tornadough Alli
The nutritional card is a new feature and I’m slowly going back and inputting the nutritional value for each recipe. This one I haven’t gotten to yet. Sorry about that!
Jamielyn
This looks SO delicious! Need to make soon!
Sabrina
I have some old bananas that would be perfect for this recipe! Going to try this tomorrow!
Jaide
Looks good! I’ve never had bread pudding before. I might have to try this!
Jessica Burgess
Ooooh my gosh. Bread pudding is my weakness! This looks so good!
Andie Thueson
Oh, my goodness, bread pudding is my Achilles heel of desserts and this recipe looks so delicious!