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Spiced Coconut French Toast

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Spiced Coconut French Toast

Breakfast

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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.

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Serves

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Time

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CO2e

Coconut Milk 0.8 kg CO2e per kg

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Ingredients

Batter:

1⅔ cups canned light coconut milk
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1 tablespoon orange juice + zest from ½ orange
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2 tablespoons almond flour
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1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground ginger
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¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
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⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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For Cooking:

1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
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10 thick slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread, preferably day-old
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Toppings:

1 cup vanilla plant-based yogurt
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2 cups mixed fresh fruit (e.g., berries, sliced banana, kiwi)
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2 tablespoons maple syrup

Batter:

399 mL canned light coconut milk
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15 mL orange juice + zest from ½ orange
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15 g almond flour
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7 g ground flaxseeds
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5 g ground cinnamon
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2 g ground ginger
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0.5 g ground turmeric
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0.25 g ground nutmeg
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For Cooking:

15 mL coconut oil or vegetable oil
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10 thick slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread, preferably day-old
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Toppings:

240 g vanilla plant-based yogurt
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300 g mixed fresh fruit (e.g., berries, sliced banana, kiwi)
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30 mL maple syrup

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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.
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Preheat the Pan:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a bit of coconut oil.
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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.
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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.
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Serve:
- Remove from the skillet and serve warm. Top with vanilla plant-based yogurt, mixed fresh fruit, and a drizzle of maple syrup.