TROPICAL FRENCH TOAST

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Weekends are hectic in my house and we rarely find time to have breakfast together. When I make this special French toast on a Saturday morning, my boys are more than happy to help in the kitchen and eat together!-Amie Carlock, Brick, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds) day-old multigrain bread, unsliced
4 large eggs
1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1 peeled medium mango, chopped
Sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

Cut bread into 3/4-in. slices; place in a single layer in a 15x10-in. rimmed baking pan. Whisk together eggs, coconut milk, vanilla and salt. Carefully pour egg mixture evenly over bread; let stand 20 minutes., In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil over medium heat. Cook bread in batches until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side, adding remaining coconut oil as necessary. Meanwhile, beat heavy cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and coconut extract; beat until soft peaks form., Top French toast with chopped mango, whipped cream and toasted shredded coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547 calories, Fat 32g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 17g protein.