CHIA SEED, COCONUT, AND RASPBERRY FRENCH TOAST STICKS

Chia Seed, Coconut, and Raspberry French Toast Sticks image

This healthy breakfast is not only quick and easy but also delicious. A huge hit every time I serve it. Enjoy!

Provided by Joy

Categories Breakfast and Brunch French Toast Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 thick slices whole grain bread
¼ cup coconut
¼ cup chia seeds
¼ cup half-and-half
2 eggs
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, or as needed
½ cup fresh raspberries
½ cup vanilla yogurt
2 ounces maple syrup, or to taste

Steps:

Cut each bread slice into 4 even sticks.
Mix coconut, chia seeds, half-and-half, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until batter is smooth.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter.
Dip bread sticks in the batter until completely coated.
Cook coated bread sticks in the hot butter until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Place raspberries in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until softened, about 1 minutes. Mix yogurt into raspberries.
Dip French toast sticks in raspberry-yogurt sauce and top with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 140.2 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 658.7 mg, Sugar 23.9 g