Preparation

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Place wafers evenly in 1-1/2-qt. casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with nuts.
• Whisk eggs, milk, granulated sugar and spices until blended; pour over ingredients in casserole dish. If necessary, use back of spoon to gently press wafers into egg mixture so all are evenly coated with egg mixture.
• Bake 30 to 35 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
• Meanwhile, cook butter and brown sugar in large skillet on medium heat until butter is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally. Stir in maple syrup. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Slice bananas; add to skillet. Stir to evenly coat banana slices with sugar mixture. Cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until heated through.
• Serve "French Toast" topped with banana mixture.