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Spiced Coconut French Toast
Enjoy a delightful twist on a breakfast classic with this Spiced Coconut French Toast. Made with a spiced coconut milk batter infused with orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and nutmeg, it's a flavorful and egg-free alternative to traditional French toast. Topped with vanilla plant-based yogurt, fresh fruits, and a drizzle of maple syrup, this dish is perfect for a special morning treat. By choosing plant-based ingredients, you're making an eco-friendly choice that supports sustainability.
Serves
5
Time
40
CO2e
Coconut Milk 0.8 kg CO2e per kg
Let's cook it
Ingredients
Batter:
- 1⅔ cups canned light coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon orange juice + zest from ½ orange
- 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Cooking:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 10 thick slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread, preferably day-old
Toppings:
- 1 cup vanilla plant-based yogurt
- 2 cups mixed fresh fruit (e.g., berries, sliced banana, kiwi)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Batter:
- 399 mL canned light coconut milk
- 15 mL orange juice + zest from ½ orange
- 15 g almond flour
- 7 g ground flaxseeds
- 5 g ground cinnamon
- 2 g ground ginger
- 0.5 g ground turmeric
- 0.25 g ground nutmeg
For Cooking:
- 15 mL coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 10 thick slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread, preferably day-old
Toppings:
- 240 g vanilla plant-based yogurt
- 300 g mixed fresh fruit (e.g., berries, sliced banana, kiwi)
- 30 mL maple syrup
Steps
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, orange juice, orange zest, almond flour, flaxseeds, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, orange juice, orange zest, almond flour, flaxseeds, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Preheat the Pan:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a bit of coconut oil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a bit of coconut oil.
- Soak the Bread:
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter, letting it soak for a few seconds on each side. Let any excess batter drip off.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter, letting it soak for a few seconds on each side. Let any excess batter drip off.
- Cook the French Toast:
- Place the soaked bread slices onto the preheated skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Flip again for an additional minute on each side, adding more oil as needed between batches.
- Place the soaked bread slices onto the preheated skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Flip again for an additional minute on each side, adding more oil as needed between batches.
- Serve:
- Remove from the skillet and serve warm. Top with vanilla plant-based yogurt, mixed fresh fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Enjoy !
Nutrition info
Nutrition per serving
Calories
580
29%
Protein
15g
30%
Fat
15g
21%
Saturates
6g
30%
Fibre
7g
28%
Carbs
98g
37%
Sugars
22g
24%
Salt
0.3g
9%
Reference Intake (RI %) for adults
CO2e info
Coconut Milk 0.8 kg CO2e per kg
Beef = 20 - 30 kg
Pork = 10 - 15 kg
Chicken = 5 - 10 kg
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