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Coconut French Toast

Name: Coconut French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 12 large eggs; 1-1/4 cups milk; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 14 slices day-old bread; 1 package (7 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut; Maple syrup, optional

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9 Reviews

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Charlotte Baillargeon, Worthington, Massachusetts

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on May 13, 2022

This coconut French toast is coated with coconut flakes for a special breakfast treat. —Charlotte Baillargeon, Hinsdale, Massachusetts

Coconut French Toast Tips

Can you use coconut milk in coconut French toast?

Yes. You can substitute coconut milk for the dairy milk in this recipe or use a bit of each.

What goes well with coconut French toast?

Serve this coconut French toast with new takes on classic breakfast sides, such as Tropical Fruit Salad, Turkey Sausage Patties or Banana Macadamia Muffins.

Can I make this coconut French toast recipe on the stovetop?

Yes, you can prepare this recipe on the stovetop. Soak the bread slices in the egg mixture and coat in coconut as directed. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter or coconut oil over medium heat. Cook the bread in batches until golden brown, roughly 3 to 4 minutes per side. See this French toast recipe for specifics.

Research contributed by Mark Hagen, Taste of Home Executive Editor

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Coconut French Toast

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Ingredients

12 large eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 slices day-old bread
1 package (7 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
Maple syrup, optional

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Directions

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In a large bowl, beat eggs; add milk, sugar and cinnamon. Add bread, a few slices at a time; let soak for 1 minute on each side. Coat both sides with coconut. Place on greased baking sheets.