Hawaiian Bread and Maple Banana Baked French Toast

unsalted butter, melted

large eggs

milk or cream (regular, soy, almond, cashew, etc.)

granulated sugar

heaping 1/3 cup maple syrup

light brown sugar, packed

vanilla extract

cinnamon

allspice

ground nutmeg

salt, optional and to taste

optionally add: about 1/2 cup raisins, blueberries (fresh or frozen), diced apples, peaches, or mangoes; coconut flakes

pound Hawaiian Bread, diced in 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces, or use Challah (If making this as an overnight/make-ahead option, use French bread, a French Baugette, or a crusty and hearty bread that can stand up to overnight soaking without disintegrating)

medium ripe bananas, diced small (about 1 1/2 cups loosely measured banana bits)