Coconut French Toast with Banana Passion Fruit Caramel Sauce
Confession time! I’ve never been a fan of sweet foods, especially French toast. It wasn’t something I grew up eating back home in the islands either. But when a fan challenged me to put a Caribbean spin on classic French toast, I couldn’t resist. The result?
Ingredients · Servings 4
- 4 slices Bread (one day old, ¾–1 inch / 2–2.5 cm thick)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 2 tablespoons golden brown sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 passion fruit (pulp only)
- 2 ripe bananas (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
Method · 25 min
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup coconut milk, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt if using.
- Place the bread slices in the batter, ensuring they are fully submerged. Allow them to soak until the mixture is absorbed.
- In a non-stick saucepan over medium heat, melt the brown sugar until it becomes frothy and amber-colored. Carefully add the coconut milk, whisking continuously. Stir in the ground ginger and a pinch of salt.
- Add the passion fruit pulp and sliced bananas, mixing well to coat. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the butter and maple syrup, stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Heat the butter and coconut oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Place the soaked bread slices in the pan and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Flip the slices a couple more times, cooking for an additional 2 minutes per side to ensure they are cooked through. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
- Cut the French toast slices into triangles if desired and top with the warm banana passion fruit caramel sauce. Serve immediately!
This Caribbean-style French toast brings a tropical flair to your breakfast table. Thick slices of day-old bread are soaked in a coconut milk and egg mixture, then pan-fried to golden perfection. The dish is elevated with a rich banana and passion fruit caramel sauce, making it a decadent treat for brunch or a special breakfast.
