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Spray pan with cooking spray if desired.
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Tear up bread slices into a 9x13 pan.
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I find making about 2 vertical layers of bread is the perfect amount of crisp vs. soft when baked.
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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In a large bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites.
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Add milk, vanilla, cinnamon & whisk thoroughly.
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Pour over the bread.
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With your (clean) hands, carefully bread push down to make sure it's all wet.
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Let sit 10 minutes or so, then flip the layers, add the sliced bananas on top and let sit another 5 minutes or so.
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In a bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, 2/3 cup pecans, pinch of salt & cinnamon.
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Spread on top of the french toast mixture with your hands (it doesn't spread super easily, just fyi).
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Sprinkle extra pecans and chocolate chips on top.
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Bake in preheated oven for 45 - 50 minutes or until toasted on top and egg mixture set.
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Can add extra maple syrup to taste ?
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Enjoy!
