- 1 1/2 cups LACTAID® Reduced Fat Milk
- 1 1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas
- 3 beaten eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 large croissants, cut or torn into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a 2-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl stir together LACTAID(R) Reduced Fat Milk, bananas, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and the almond extract. Place croissant pieces in prepared baking dish. Pour egg mixture evenly over croissants, pressing pieces down to be sure they are all moistened.
- In a small bowl combine brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over croissant mixture. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand for 30 minutes. Serve warm.