Coconut French Toast
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Light and sweet, this Coconut French Toast uses coconut milk and fine shredded coconut and it's cooked up in coconut oil for a toasted coconut French toast that will take you to a tropical oasis.
If you love French toast as much as I do, be sure to check out some of my other favorite recipes like my Sourdough French Toast Sticks, Meyer Lemon French Toast, or my Vanilla Bean Buttermilk French Toast.
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French toast is probably one of my favorite breakfast recipes to make. It's a quick and easy dish that seems fancy, and you get to eat maple syrup with it! Unlike waffles and pancakes, which take a little more time, French toast is only a few extra minutes compared to eggs, toasting a bagel, or making a smoothie bowl.
I make French toast on the regular! And this Coconut French Toast recipe is probably my absolute favorite French toast recipe ever. I also think that the coconut makes this easy French toast recipe less sweet than traditional French toast with cinnamon. It's much lighter and goes so well with maple syrup and fresh fruit. If you don't have pineapples or blueberries, it would also be delicious with strawberries, blackberries, bananas, and raspberries!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Tropical Flavor Twist: Coconut French toast brings a tropical twist to the classic breakfast favorite, combining the creamy, nutty flavor of coconut with the rich, eggy bread for a unique and delightful French toast.
Nutrient-Rich: Coconut is packed with essential nutrients such as fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants, making this French toast not only delicious but also healthy as well!
Nostalgic: I love French toast because it's nostalgic of lazy weekend mornings as a kid. This recipe is an elevated take on the nostalgic and simple French toast, which will let you feel nostalgia while enjoying something that's even better!
Ingredients
Organic Sourdough Bread
Food to Live Organic Unsweetened Fine Shredded Coconut
Costco Kirkland Organic Coconut Oil
Tools Needed
Shallow Baking Dish or Bowl
Cast Iron Skillet (use code MIMIBAKES for 10% off your order!)
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Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In a shallow dish, add the coconut. In another shallow dish, add the eggs and milk, and whisk together. Soak 2 slices of bread in the egg mixture.
Step 2
In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and put over low/medium heat. Once the coconut oil has melted, dip the 2 slices of soaked bread into the coconut and place in the skillet. Cook until lightly golden brown on the bottom, flip and cook until lightly golden brown on the other side. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Soak the remaining 2 pieces of bread in the egg mixture, and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to the skillet. Dip the 2 slices of soaked bread into the coconut, and cook until lightly golden brown on the bottom, flip and cook until lightly golden brown on the other side. Remove from heat.
Tips
- Use bread that you like. If you prefer white bread, use it. If you prefer wheat, use it. The flavor of the bread you choose will come through in the French toast, so it should be one that you like. For this specific recipe I chose white bread because I wanted a neutral bread that was slightly sweet so the coconut flavor would shine through.
- Make sure to soak the bread for a few minutes. You shouldn't see any dry spots on the bread before you dip it in the coconut. Soaking it until it is completely coated is important as that gives the flavor to the French toast and also allows the coconut to stick.
- Use a low/medium heat so you get a golden brown color, as that's where the flavor will shine through and the coconut will become toasted.
- Do buy pure organic maple syrup. This is one of the items I really highly recommend spending a little more and buying the good stuff!
- Eat your French toast immediately after cooking it. This is not a recipe to save and it's best when eaten immediately.
FAQ's
Yes, feel free to use your favorite bread. White bread, French bread, or leftover baguettes would all be delicious with this recipe. I would recommend a lighter bread versus a heartier one like whole wheat or seeded, as it will compliment the coconut flavor best.
Yes, you can, but it won't have as much coconut flavor, which is why I use coconut milk.
For added protein, try my Fluffy Scrambled Eggs or Turkey Maple Breakfast Sausages.
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Coconut French Toast
Equipment
- Shallow Baking Dish
Ingredients
French Toast
- 85 grams unsweetened fine shredded coconut
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup coconut oil (for cooking)
For Serving
- maple syrup
- chopped pineapple
- blueberries
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, add the coconut.
- In another shallow dish, add the eggs and milk, and whisk together. Soak 2 slices of bread in the egg mixture.
- In a large skillet, add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and put over low/medium heat. Once the coconut oil has melted, dip the 2 slices of soaked bread into the coconut and place in the skillet. Cook until lightly golden brown on the bottom, flip and cook until lightly golden brown on the other side. Remove from heat.
- Soak the remaining 2 pieces of bread in the egg mixture, and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to the skillet. Dip the 2 slices of soaked bread into the coconut, and cook until lightly golden brown on the bottom, flip and cook until lightly golden brown on the other side. Remove from heat.
- Serve with maple syrup, pineapple, and blueberries.
Notes
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