This breakfast is the bomb! It was so good it practically made me cry. When the husband saw what I was making, he looked a little leary. He is not a huge French toast man but loved this once he tasted it. This probably would even be good as a dessert topped with a few scoops of ice cream. And the Nutella syrup just raised it to another level. The sad thing is this recipe almost didn't even make it to the table. I had the French toast idea swirling around in my brain but when I went into the fridge, there was only one egg left. Lucky for me Thrive Food Storage had sent me some eggs to try and this was the perfect opportunity. These are dried eggs that can be stored for ages and are so convenient for times when you run out of fresh eggs or those times when you come home from vacation and your fridge is empty. All I needed to do is mix the powder with water and they were ready to use in my French toast. I do have one warning. Don't look at these pictures before you have had breakfast! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Coconut Pecan French Toast with Nutella Syrup
A decadent French toast perfect for a brunch gathering.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup flaked coconut plus extra for garnish
- ¼ cup chopped pecan halves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 slices white or wheat bread
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 TBS Nutella chocolate hazlenut spread
Instructions
- In a large shallow bowl, mix together the eggs, milk, and vanilla. In another bowl, mix together the coconut, pecans and cinnamon. Dip each slice of bread in the egg mixture. Then dip into the coconut mixture. Place slices on a well oiled skillet or griddle on medium heat. Cook both sides for a few minutes or until the egg is set, being careful not to scorch the coconut and pecans. While bread is cooking mix together the syrup with the Nutella. Serve the French toast with the syrup over it and sprinkle with extra coconut. Makes 3 servings.
Notes
Recipe can easily be doubled.
Mary
The toast looks gorgeous, Lisa. It's almost a dessert. I can't wait to try it.
Amanda
Wow looks fabulous! I love french toast but rarely make it :-/
Lynda
Looks incredible! I love french toast and this one is a winner! Thanks for sharing it.
Adam
Thank you so very much for the warning... I am in the middle of eating my oatmeal, and it's a good thing I did or else super decadent french toast would be on the menu. You gotta treat yourself sometime though, right? 🙂
Lea Ann
I don't follow instructions very well, I did look before breakfast. Now my English Muffin just doesn't seem all that exotic! HA This looks fabulous!
Jen_from_NJ
This looks so delicious! I like to use challah bread for french toast. I bet it would be fantastic with your recipe. Thanks!
Clumbsy Cookie
Wow Lisa, that's a great to way to start the day!!!
kat
Oh yeah, a scoop of ice cream & that is totally dessert
Dawn
oh my gosh! I'm eating my egg salad and espresso right now and so hating it.
Cathy
Well, you warned me. I haven't eaten breakfast yet. Just licked the screen....best go find some Nutella.
Leslie
oh my gracious..this looks amazing. Anything with nutella is out of this world
Tracy
Wow, looks amazing! Great job!
teresa
oh my goodness! i might have this for lunch and dinner too! delicious!
That Girl
this breakfast looks like it could be a dessert
Sharon
Nutella syrup?! Oh boy, this one looks divine.
Debbie
Looks delicious for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert....!
The Japanese Redneck
Looks good any time you chose to eat it.
Yummy.
HoneyB
Looks like breakfast this weekend! Yum! Love this!
Pam
Oh my! This looks like the most amazing breakfast ever. Bookmarked!
The Food Hunter
WOW! I'll be happy with a bowl of that nutella syrup!
Jamie
I love, love, love french toast. And I just had eggs for dinner, too bad I didn't make this. And the nutella in the syrup must take it over the top.
Chef Fresco
I'm usually not that much of a french toast fan either, but that nutella always gets me!
Kerstin
Sold at Nutella syrup - what an amazing French toast!!
Donna-FFW
What a special breakfast treat. All of these flavors together must be heaven in the mouth!!
Megan
Now this is a breakfast I would make time to eat. Looks delicious.
Lorie
Oh. My. Nutella syrup? This really does look wonderful.
John and Lisa Howard-Fusco
Wow - that's some French toast. We need to have a food blogger get together for breakfast, and have THAT. 😉 - John
Bridgett
Heaven on a plate!
Veronica
Coconut on French toast...yummy! I love French toast..I think this one would be a hit with my kids!
Anonymous
It was rather interesting for me to read the blog. Thanx for it. I like such themes and anything that is connected to them. I definitely want to read a bit more soon.
The Blonde Duck
This looks completely decadent!
black eyed susans kitchen
Lisa, My daughter is coming home for the holiday, from college next week. She is truely the coconut queen...and she loves nutella. I have to send her care packages with it as it is harder to find in Vermont. This is a recipe that I will surprise her with.
♥, Susan
Aggie
I have been so absent from blog world lately....I'm catching up! This totally caught my eye!! Nutella is my weakness...this is unbelievable!
The Pêche
Holy smokes. Yes, please! I need this for breakfast today. I have everything I need, except the Nutella, having emptied the jar last night before bed.
Cookin' Canuck
Oh my, what a treat! I can only imagine how good that Nutella syrup must be.
marla
This breakfast looks decadent and wonderful!
Black Eyed Susans Kitchen
This recipe is so up my daughters alley and lucky for her, she is on her way home from school for a week. The only decision is whether I surprise her with it for breakfast this weekend or do I give her the recipe and let her have fun in the kitchen..she loves to cook! Thanks Lisa!
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
This sounds wonderful Lisa!