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French toast topped with bananas, coconut flakes, coconut syrup, whipped cream, and macadamia nuts
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5 from 4 votes

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 bread like Texas toast, French bread, or brioche
  • 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

  • Combine eggs, milks, and spices in a shallow bowl or dish.
    Eggs, cinnamon, coconut milk, coconut extract, milk, and sugar mixed in a pie 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. You might have to cook in batches depending on the size of your skillet.
    three pieces of bread cooking in a skillet
  • Place browned toast slices on a cookie sheet. When all the pieces are done, place the cookie sheet in the oven and bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
    French toast pieces on a baking sheet
  • Serve with powdered sugar, sliced bananas, toasted coconut flakes, macadamia nuts, coconut or maple syrup, and whipped cream.
    French toast topped with bananas, coconut flakes, coconut syrup, whipped cream, and macadamia nuts

Notes

I like this recipe by far the best with our Homemade Coconut Syrup. It's every bit as good as the original stuff you can bring home from 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