INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup
unsalted butter, melted
2
large eggs
1/2 cup
milk or cream (regular, soy, almond, cashew, etc.)
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
heaping 1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup
light brown sugar, packed
2 tsp
vanilla extract
1 tbsp
cinnamon
1/4 tsp
allspice
1/4 tsp
ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp
salt, optional and to taste
optionally add: about 1/2 cup raisins, blueberries (fresh or frozen), diced apples, peaches, or mangoes; coconut flakes
1
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)
2
medium ripe bananas, diced small (about 1 1/2 cups loosely measured banana bits)