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Coconut Macadamia Nut French Toast on a plate topped with whipped cream.
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Hawaiian French Toast

This Hawaiian French Toast is a copycat breakfast recipe from the Hukilau Cafe in Hawaii. With coconut and macadamia nuts, it's full of tropical island flavor in every bite!

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Coconut, French Toast, macadamia nut
Servings: 8
Calories: 654kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf unsliced bread we like to use Great Harvest bread but you can use brioche, Texas toast, or French bread
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 14 ounces light coconut milk
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons coconut extract

TOPPINGS:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups sliced bananas
  • 1 cup toasted coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1 cup coconut or maple syrup
  • 1 cup cool whip or whipped cream

Instructions

  • Shave the heels off the ends of the bread then cut into 8 large slices.
  • Combine eggs, milks, and spices in a shallow bowl or dish.
  • Dip both sides of the bread in egg mixture.
  • Melt butter in a large pan, skillet, or griddle. Brown each side of the bread then place on a cookie sheet. You might have to cook in batches depending on the size of your skillet. When all the pieces are done, place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with powdered sugar, sliced bananas, toasted coconut flakes, macadamia nuts, coconut or maple syrup, and whipped cream.

Notes

I like this recipe by far the best with our homemade coconut syrup! Anytime we visit Hawaii we load up on coconut syrup to bring home. Unfortunately it's not that often that we get to Hawaii so I ended up creating my own coconut syrup recipe that is TO DIE FOR good! It is every bit as good as the stuff you can get on vacation. Here’s all you need to top your Hawaiian French Toast:
  • Sugar
  • Coconut Greek Yogurt - you could use regular coconut yogurt too, but the Greek variety gives it more bulk and flavor.
  • Butter
  • Coconut Extract
Melt all the ingredients together and whisk over low heat until they’re all combined and smooth. It’s delicious on waffles, toast, homemade rolls, just about anything!

Nutrition

Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 534mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 4mg