This recipe uses omega-3 rich chia seeds as the egg replacer soaked in coconut milk covering your favourite bread, creating the most delicious french toast with a hint of vanila that can be enjoyed as breakfast or dessert.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free
Ingredients
4slicescrusty bread
1can375 ml light coconut milk
2tbspchia seeds
1tbspmaple syrup
2tbspvegetable oil for frying
A pinch of cinnamon powder
1tbspshredded coconut
Berry compote
1cupberriesfresh or frozen
3tbspsugar
Cashew cream to serveoptional
Instructions
Add chia seeds and coconut milk in a mixing bowl and mix with a spoon to prevent clumping. Let the mixture stand for 20-30 minutes until gelatinous.
Add maple syrup and cinnamon powder and whisk lightly.
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Dip the bread slices in chia mixture one at a time until soaked lightly.
Cook each toast for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Cook all 4 slices simultaneously in the pan.
Serve with berry compote and cashew cream with a sprinkle of shredded coconut.
Berry compote recipe
Place two tablespoons of cold water, sugar and berries in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Bring mixture to the boil and cook for 3 minutes until mixture thickens slightly and set aside