Blueberry and Banana Breakfast Bake

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Once upon a time, the clouds parted, and Mama was able to open her weary and sleepy eyes. She sipped enough coffee down to make her sane before the herd of children woke up from their slumber, and there also happened to be some stale bread in the kitchen. 

Stars aligned. The Lord showed mercy. 

And the family-famous Blueberry and Banana Breakfast Bake made its way to the table for breakfast.

Children smiled. Husbands sang praises. Mama was happy. 

And then Mama ate three servings. Because, ya know, breastfeeding and all that. 

Blueberry and Banana Breakfast Bake | The Elliott Homestead

Bananas....

Bread...

Egg mixture...

Blueberries...

Butter...

During this baking time, you can: 

 -  Nurse your one-month-old

 - Drink another much-needed cup of coffee

 - Feed the farm animals yelling at you from the barn

 - Try to convince a 5, 3, and 1-year-old to clean their room, get dressed, brush their teeth, and let you comb their hair. Or, forget that, and just drink another cup of coffee.

To serve, dust with a bit more cinnamon and a little drizzle of maple syrup. Because breakfast is enhanced by maple syrup, am I right?

Sorry. I'll stop now. Because I know I'm right. 

Breakfast Bake | The Elliott Homestead

I also know that you'll love this Blueberry and Banana Breakfast Bake. As will your littles. And anything that can put a smile on faces before 7:00 am is a good thing in my book. 

Like coffee. 

And Amen. 

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Blueberry and Banana Breakfast Bake

Ingredients:

• 3 large bananas (peeled and sliced)

• 5-7 slices of thick-cut bread (such as French or artisan bread… something a bit stout)

• 8 eggs

• 3 cups whole milk

• 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey

• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• Pinch of sea salt

• 1 1/2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

• 6 tablespoons butter

• Maple syrup or honey (for serving)

Instructions:

1. Butter a 9×13 baking dish generously. Lay the bananas in a single layer on the bottom of the pan.

2. Cut the bread into 1″ cubes. Layer the bread on top of the bananas.

3. Whip together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.

4. Pour the mixture of the bread and bananas.

5. Layer on the blueberries. Chop up the butter and sprinkle it on top.

6. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 40 minutes or until the top is golden and a bit crusty.

7. To serve, dust with a bit more cinnamon and a little drizzle of maple syrup.