Coconut French Toast Recipe
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Elevate your breakfast game with our delectable Coconut French Toast Recipe. Immerse yourself in the tropical flavors and enjoy a breakfast experience like no other!
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Coconut French Toast Recipe
Indulge in a slice of paradise as you savor the irresistible blend of flavors in our Coconut French Toast recipe!
Whether starting your day or treating yourself to a weekend brunch, this twist on a classic breakfast dish will elevate your mornings to a whole new level of culinary delight!
The aroma of the bread gently fries and the coconut toasts is divine!
The toasted coconut, combined with the sweetness of the berries and maple syrup, is a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate, creating a harmonious balance of textures and tastes.
So prepare to embark on a breakfast journey like no other, where the taste of the tropics is just one bite away!
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
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Ingredients Needed For Coconut French Toast Recipe
- Fresh Produce – Fresh Berries (for serving)
- Dairy – Butter (for serving)
- Other Fresh Ingredients – Large Eggs, (Stale) Sourdough Bread, or other sturdy bread of choice
- Pantry – Salt
- Coconut Oil
- Coconut Milk
- Pure Vanilla Extract – always buy good vanilla, as it makes a flavor difference.
- Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- Pure Maple Syrup – for serving. Buy the good, 100% stuff; anything less is made up of flavorings and corn syrup.
The complete list of ingredients with measurements is on the recipe card at the end of this post.
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Equipment Needed For This Recipe
- Large Nonstick Frying Pan or Skillet
- Shallow Bowls – you will need 2 for the dredging station.
- Whisk
- Spatula – for turning the French toast
- Baking Sheet with Wire Rack – for keeping the French toast warm in the oven while cooking in batches.
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More Recipes Using Coconut
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- Hawaiian Sweet Pineapple Coconut Loaf Cake – A Tropical Dessert Idea!
- Low-Carb Coconut Macaroons Using Just 4 Ingredients
- Jungle Cruise Cookies – Chocolate Coconut Cookies with Macadamia Nuts
- Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Jungle Cruise Cookies – Chocolate Coconut Cookies with Macadamia Nuts
How Do I Make Coconut French Toast?
The printable recipe card with the full ingredients list and instructions can be found at the end of this post.
Step 1 – Preheat: Heat your oven to 200°F/100°C/Gas ¼ (or the lowest your oven will go) to keep the French toast warm while you cook in batches).
Heat a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat. Add coconut oil.
Step 2 – Make Batter: Whisk the eggs, coconut milk, vanilla, and salt in a shallow dish. Place shredded coconut in a separate shallow dish.
Step 3 – Dip Bread: Dip each slice of bread into the egg batter, 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.
Step 4 – Cook Bread: Add the dipped bread to the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp on both sides.
Place cooked slices of French toast on a cooling rack over a sheet pan and transfer to the oven to keep warm.
Continue working in batches until all pieces of bread are cooked.
Step 5 – Serve: Plate 2 slices of French toast per person. Top as desired with butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries. Enjoy!
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Printable Coconut French Toast Recipe Card
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Coconut French Toast
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 8 thick slices stale sourdough bread or any sturdy bread of choice
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 tsp butter for serving
- 4 Tbsp real maple syrup for serving
- 2 cups fresh berries for serving
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 200°F/100°C/Gas ¼ (or the lowest your oven will go) for keeping the French toast warm while you cook in batches). Heat a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat. Add coconut oil.
- Whisk the 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 batter, 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 the dipped bread to the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and crisp on both sides.
- Place cooked slices of French toast on a cooling rack over a sheet pan and transfer to the oven to keep warm. Continue working in batches until all pieces of bread are cooked.
- Plate 2 slices of French toast per person. Top as desired with butter, maple syrup, and fresh berries. Enjoy!
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