Coconut French Toast

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This recipe is a bit different from your standard French toast recipe.

This French toast is simply divine if you love coconut. As the bread cooks and the coconut toasts, it smells heavenly. The toasted coconut mixed with the sweetness of the berries and maple syrup is sure to bring a smile to your face—what a great way to start your day.

Here’s the recipe! It’s also a great breakfast for those cold winter days. You may feel like you are hanging out in a warmer place! A bit tropical if you will…

Coconut French Toast

Looking for a twist on your French toast recipe? The addition of coconut in several places gives this dish a lovelyaroma and flavor!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 837 kcal

Equipment

1 Skillet

Ingredients

  

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• 1 T. coconut oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 c. coconut milk
• 1 t. pure vanilla extract
• ¼ t. salt
• 8 thick slices stale sourdough bread or any sturdy bread of choice
• 1 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
• 4 t. butter for serving
• 4 T. real maple syrup for serving
• 2 c. fresh berries for serving

Instructions

 

• Heat oven to 200°F. Heat large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add coconut oil.
• Whisk eggs, coconut milk, vanilla, and salt in a shallow dish. Place shredded coconut in a separate shallow dish.
• Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides. Transfer to the dish of coconut and press lightly. Flip to coat bread with shredded coconut evenly on both sides.
• Add bread to hot skillet and cook until golden and crisp on both sides, 4-5 minutes per side. Place cooked slices of French toast on cooling rack over a sheet pan and transfer to oven to keep warm. Continue working in batches until all pieces of bread are cooked.
• Plate 2 slices of French toast per person. Top with butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Coconut French Toast

Amount per Serving

Calories

837

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

42

g

65

%

Saturated Fat

 

31

g

194

%

Trans Fat

 

1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

5

g

Cholesterol

 

174

mg

58

%

Sodium

 

998

mg

43

%

Potassium

 

551

mg

16

%

Carbohydrates

 

97

g

32

%

Fiber

 

9

g

38

%

Sugar

 

26

g

29

%

Protein

 

22

g

44

%

Vitamin A

 

398

IU

8

%

Vitamin C

 

3

mg

4

%

Calcium

 

137

mg

14

%

Iron

 

9

mg

50

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword berries, coconut, french toast

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