Tropical French Toast
Escape to paradise with Tropical French Toast! This dish combines creamy coconut milk and exotic fruits like mango and pineapple, topped with crunchy macadamia nuts for a delightful brunch treat.
Ingredients
- 4 slices Sweet Hawaiian bread
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 vanilla bean pulp and seeds
- 2 bananas
- Clarified butter for frying
- Brown sugar for sprinkling
- Cinnamon for sprinkling
- 1 mango diced
- 1/2 pineapple diced
- 2 kiwis sliced
- 1/4 cup macadamia nuts toasted
- Optional: whipped cream and raspberries for topping
Instructions
- Prep the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla bean seeds.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each slice of bread in the batter, allowing it to soak for a few minutes.
- Cook the French Toast: Heat clarified butter in a skillet. Fry each soaked bread slice until golden brown on both sides.
- Prepare the Roasted Bananas: Slice the bananas and fry them in clarified butter with a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon until caramelized.
- Prepare the Fruit Topping: Mix diced mango, pineapple, and sliced kiwi in a bowl.
- Assemble and Serve: Place the cooked French toast on plates, top with roasted bananas, fruit mixture, and macadamia nuts. Add whipped cream and raspberries if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with your favorite egg alternative and use only coconut milk.
- Gluten-free bread can be used to accommodate those with dietary restrictions.
