Strawberry Banana French Toast Casserole

I love french toast casserole but usually you're supposed to plan ahead and make the night before.  That's one thing I love about this recipe!  You can make it the morning of!  Plus it's a different flavor because of the fruit.  Delicious!!

Strawberry Banana French Toast Casserole

(Lisa M Decker, adapted from the Gracious Pantry)

Ingredients: (Serves 4-5)

• 8 slices bread (gluten-free or whole grain), crust trimmed, cut into cubes (I use the honey oat bread from Swiss Maid in Hope) (Ezekiel bread would be great too!)
• 1 1/2 bananas, mashed
• 10 strawberries, diced
• 3/4 cup almond milk (I used unsweetened)
• 4 eggs
• 1/2  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• maple syrup for serving 
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a small baking dish with spray oil. Place cubed bread in baking dish. Mix mashed banana, strawberries, milk, eggs, cinnamon and vanilla together in a medium bowl. Pour milk mixture over bread cubes and toss gently until bread is evenly coated.
2. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
3. Serve with maple syrup. (Or it's fine without, too!  The fruit gives it a natural sweetness.)