Description
A delicious twist on traditional French toast, featuring a crunchy coconut crust and rich custard.
Ingredients
Scale
- Thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of milk (or almond/coconut milk)
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- Sweetener (sugar or maple syrup)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1–2 tablespoons of butter or coconut oil
- Fresh fruit (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Place your shredded coconut in a shallow dish. Dip each slice of bread in the custard mixture, ensuring it is evenly soaked.
- In a large skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons of butter or coconut oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Dredge each slice of soaked bread in the shredded coconut and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked pieces to a warm oven while finishing the remaining toast.
- Serve with your choice of fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
Avoid over-soaking the bread and ensure the pan is properly preheated for best results. Coconut is essential for the crunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: French toast, coconut, brunch, breakfast, family recipe
