Coconut French Toast

French toast is such a great easy and fast breakfast to make. The perfect way to use up that day old bread that is starting to go a little stale. I like to serve this up with some maple syrup, berries and mango for that added fruity sweetness. Just like in these Vegan Strawberry Pancakes or these Vegan Apple Pancakes. 

For another great weekend breakfast or brunch recipe, check out these Greek Yoghurt Lemon Pancakes

Ingredients

This coconut crusted french toast is easy to make with only 5 ingredients listed below. For the full written recipe with the ingredient quantities, see the recipe card.

• White bread, day old and thick slices
• Eggs, preferably organic
• Coconut milk (from a can)
• Coconut flakes, unsweetened 
• Butter for frying

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

1. Stir together the eggs and coconut milk in a shallow bowl. Add the shredded coconut to another bowl.
2. Dip the bread on both sides in the egg mixture and then in the coconut flakes. 
3. Heat a nonstick pan on medium high heat. Add a little butter to the pan and fry the French toast until golden brown on both sides. 
4. Serve the French toast hot with maple syrup, fresh berries and mango.

Toppings:

This french toast with coconut can be eaten as is or served with some toppings. Here are a few topping suggestions:

• Maple syrup
• Powdered sugar 
• Fresh berries
• Mango
• Yoghurt 
• Whipped cream or coconut cream
• Jam, store bothy or homemade like this Strawberry Chia Jam.

Substitutions and variations

• Gluten free – To make gluten-free French toast, use a bread that is certified gluten-free.
• Milk – This French toast recipe uses coconut milk, it is rich and creamy and ads a lot of flavor to this French toast. But another milk of choice can also be used. 
• Spice – A little added warming cinnamon or some vanilla extract, they both tastes great with the coconut flavor.
• Bread – Instead of using white bread, a day old brioche bread also tastes great.
• Vegan – to make this a vegan coconut French toast recipe, use a plant based egg replacer or follow the recipe for this Vegan French Toast and then coat it in coconut.

What is the best bread for French toast?

The best kind of bread for French toast is a white bread like French bread, sourdough or brioche. You want a bread that is sturdy enough to hold up well when soaked in the egg mixture without falling apart.  It is better to use day old bread that is starting to go just a little stale, it will soak top the egg mixture better. Cut the bread in thick slices, this makes it easier to soak, cook and flip. I think we all had the accidental over soaking of french toast and ended up breaking the slice of bread when lifting it from the bowl to the pan… I would not recommend using a very soft or fresh white bread, it soaks up a lot of moisture and the french toast can end up a little soggy in the middle or fall apart.

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