Description
Coconut Crusted French Toast is a delicious breakfast dish with a crispy coconut coating and soft, custardy center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, coconut milk, sugar, and vanilla in a shallow bowl.
- Place shredded coconut on a separate plate.
- Dip bread slices in egg mixture, then press into shredded coconut.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook coated bread for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or fresh fruit.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- Toast coconut flakes lightly for extra crunch.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: coconut french toast, breakfast recipe, easy brunch