Banana Coconut Bread Pudding Breakfast Plate (Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free)

For the Banana Bread Pudding

• 4 cups gluten-free bread, cubed (day-old works best)
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 1 ripe banana (mashed, for custard)
• 1 ½ cups full-fat canned coconut milk
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Coconut oil or vegan butter for greasing

For the Coconut Cream Topping

• 1 cup coconut cream (chilled and scooped from the top of a can)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Fruit Side

• Sliced watermelon
• Fresh strawberries
• Green grapes
• Sliced pear or apple

For the Protein Side (Optional)

• 4 slices thick-cut ham (use nitrate-free, gluten- and soy-free) or substitute with tempeh bacon (if soy-tolerant alternatives exist, or use mushroom bacon for a vegan option)