Coconut French Toast

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1  loaf unsliced bread
• 2  large eggs
• 1  cup  whole milk
• 1  cup  coconut milk
• 1/2  cup  coconut cream
• 2  tablespoons  sugar
• 1  teaspoon  ground cinnamon
• 1  tablespoon  vanilla extract
• 1  tablespoon  butter, divided
• Powdered sugar, sliced bananas, toasted coconut flakes, and maple syrup

Preparation

Cut bread into 4 (2-inch) slices. Trim crusts, and cut each piece in half diagonally.

Combine eggs and next 6 ingredients in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Soak bread in egg mixture.

Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet or griddle. Drain two bread slices, and cook in hot butter 30 to 45 seconds on each side or until golden. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining butter and soaked bread.

Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Serve with powdered sugar, sliced bananas, toasted coconut flakes, and maple syrup.