Rich, fluffy Coconut Milk French Toast is basically the French toast of my dreams! This dairy free French toast recipe kicks dairy milk to the curb and welcomes in creamy dreamy coconut milk instead – and I promise you, the swap is for the better. It is SO GOOD.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make French toast without milk, you’ve come to the right place! Well – without the dairy milk. Because this dairy free French toast is made with coconut milk instead!
If you really want to lean into the coconut French toast situation, do what I do I and top it with toasted coconut flakes for some extra coconutty goodness.
I guess you could say I’m on quite a coconutkicklately, and this dairy-free French toast is no exception! If you’re not a coconut lover like I clearly am, please continue to come back! I do have non-coconut deliciousness up my sleeve, promise.
Just not today. Because today, we have the most amazing dairy free French toast in the house.
Why You’ll Love Coconut Milk French Toast
This easy dairy-free french toast recipe is super simple – it’s essentially classic French toast with rich and creamy canned coconut milk swapped in for the dairy milk.
No reason us dairy-free folks should have to skip the French toast! My dairy-partaking guy and toddler love this stuff as much as I do, and just as much as classic French toast – we’ve found that you really don’t taste all that much of a difference between canned coconut milk and cow’s milk in this particular recipe, just that coconut milk French toast tastes a bit richer and more decadent.
French Toast with Coconut Milk Ingredients
Bread – I like a hearty, rustic bread, sliced thick. French or Italian breads are perfect!
Eggs – Lots of eggs for the perfect custardy French toast situation.
Canned coconut milk – You can use lite canned coconut milk or full-fat – both work. Lite is delicious; full-fat takes it over the top in a very decadent way.
Pure maple syrup – For a bit of sweetness. You can sub in granulated sugar if you prefer.
Vanilla extract – Love vanilla in French toast, and with the coconut it’s a *chefskiss* situation!
Salt – To highlight the flavors and balance the sweetness.
Optional toppings – Toasted coconut and sliced bananas are optional but highly delicious!
How to Make It
Just add all of the ingredients except the bread and optional toppings to a large bowl, and whisk until well blended. Heat up a griddle or pan and dunk the bread into the batter. Cook on each side until golden brown and perfect, then serve! This dairy free French toast is nothing if not easy.
What to Serve with This Dairy-Free French Toast
Fresh fruit and toasted coconut are always winners, sprinkled on the top.
10-12slicesof stale(hearty, rustic bread, cut about 3/4-inch thick*)
4large eggs
2/3cupcanned lite coconut milk or full-fat coconut milk
2teaspoonspure maple syrup(can substitute granulated sugar)
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
1/4teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick griddle to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or set a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. If necessary, melt a little coconut oil on the griddle or in the pan to help prevent sticking.
Add the eggs to a large bowl and beat well with a whisk. Add the coconut milk, syrup, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
One by one, dip the bread into the egg and coconut milk mixture, using a fork to help dunk the bread and move it around. Immerse for about 1 second on each side then transfer immediately to the preheated cooking surface.
Cook on the first side until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until golden brown, another 1-2 minutes.
Transfer to a platter. You can cover the cooked French toast with a clean dishtowel to help keep it warm.
Serve with assorted toppings.
Notes
Topping ideas:
Fresh fruit, bananas, toasted coconut, peanut butter, almond butter, vegan/dairy free butter and pure maple syrup