Coconut-crusted French toast

INGREDIENTS:

3 large eggs

3/4 cup lite coconut milk

1/2 teaspoon coconut extract

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 cup shredded sweetened coconut

6 slices of French bread, cut into 1/2 inch slices

Butter, maple syrup, and strawberries-for serving, if desired

In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, coconut milk, coconut extract, vanilla extract, and salt. Place the shredded coconut on a plate. Dip both sides of each slice of bread into the egg mixture. Dip both sides of the coated bread into the shredded coconut. Drizzle a little egg mixture on top of the coconut to make it stick to the bread.

Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan or a griddle to medium to medium-high heat. Cook the slices of bread until golden brown on one side and then turn and cook the other side. Serve immediately or keep French toast warm in a 250 degree F oven.

Serve with butter, pure maple syrup, and/or strawberries.

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