Coconut French Toast with Grilled Pineapple and Tropical Salsa

Health score
24%
Coconut French Toast with Grilled Pineapple and Tropical Salsa
45 min.
8
393kcal

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Start your day with a burst of tropical flavors that will transport you straight to a sun-kissed beach! Our Coconut French Toast with Grilled Pineapple and Tropical Salsa is not just a breakfast; it's a delightful morning experience that combines the rich, creamy taste of coconut with the sweetness of ripe mangoes and strawberries. This dish is perfect for brunch gatherings or a special family breakfast, serving up to eight people with a generous portion of deliciousness.

Imagine sinking your teeth into golden-brown French toast, infused with the exotic essence of coconut milk and a hint of lime. Each slice is perfectly soaked and baked to create a fluffy texture that pairs beautifully with the caramelized grilled pineapple. The addition of a vibrant tropical salsa, made from fresh mangoes and strawberries, adds a refreshing contrast that elevates this dish to a whole new level.

Not only is this recipe a feast for the senses, but it also offers a balanced nutritional profile, making it a guilt-free indulgence. With a caloric breakdown that includes a healthy mix of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this delightful meal without compromising your dietary goals. So gather your loved ones, whip up this stunning Coconut French Toast, and savor the taste of the tropics right at your breakfast table!

Ingredients

  • cup egg substitute 
  • large eggs 
  • 16 ounce bread french cut into 16 slices
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • cup lite coconut milk light
  • teaspoons juice of lime fresh
  • cup milk 1% low-fat
  •  mangos ripe peeled chopped
  • medium pineapple cored peeled
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • pint strawberries chopped
  • tablespoons coconut sweetened flaked
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. To prepare salsa, combine first 4 ingredients; cover and chill.
  2. Preheat oven to 40
  3. To prepare French toast, combine egg substitute and next 6 ingredients (egg substitute through eggs) in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  4. Place bread in egg mixture; press down with spatula to completely submerge bread in egg mixture.
  5. Let stand 15 minutes.
  6. Arrange soaked bread in a single layer on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.
  7. Bake at 400 for 12 minutes or until set.
  8. Remove from oven, and keep warm.
  9. While bread bakes, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Arrange 4 pineapple slices in pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until pineapple begins to brown.
  10. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining pineapple and cooking spray. Arrange 2 toast pieces on each of 8 plates; top each serving with 1 pineapple slice and 1/2 cup salsa.
  11. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories393kcal
Protein13.11%
Fat13.56%
Carbs73.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
37.63
Glycemic Load
44.11
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.247391161711%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.05mg
Petunidin
0.07mg
Delphinidin
0.19mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
14.71mg
Peonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
2.73mg
Epigallocatechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.25mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
0.82mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:392.57kcal
19.63%
Fat:6.09g
9.37%
Saturated Fat:3.57g
22.29%
Carbohydrates:74.11g
24.7%
Net Carbohydrates:68.89g
25.05%
Sugar:39.74g
44.16%
Cholesterol:47.97mg
15.99%
Sodium:536.74mg
23.34%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Protein:13.25g
26.5%
Vitamin C:108.21mg
131.17%
Manganese:1.65mg
82.49%
Selenium:34.39µg
49.14%
Vitamin B1:0.58mg
38.62%
Folate:138.05µg
34.51%
Vitamin B2:0.53mg
31.09%
Fiber:5.21g
20.85%
Iron:3.75mg
20.82%
Vitamin B3:3.99mg
19.93%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.86%
Phosphorus:170.65mg
17.06%
Vitamin A:826.09IU
16.52%
Copper:0.32mg
16.24%
Potassium:510.58mg
14.59%
Vitamin B5:1.41mg
14.09%
Magnesium:56.14mg
14.03%
Calcium:126.19mg
12.62%
Zinc:1.47mg
9.77%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.31%
Vitamin D:1.05µg
7.03%
Vitamin B12:0.39µg
6.55%
Vitamin K:4.8µg
4.57%
Source:My Recipes