Chia Seed, Coconut, and Raspberry French Toast Sticks
Description
French toast sticks made with chia seeds and coconut are dipped in a raspberry-yogurt sauce that will be a hit in your family every time.
Ingredients
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3 thick slices whole grain bread
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1/4 cup coconut
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1/4 cup chia seeds
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1/4 cup half-and-half
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2 eggs
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1 tablespoon white sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons unsalted butter, or as needed
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1/2 cup fresh raspberries
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1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
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2 ounces maple syrup, or to taste
Directions
1
Cut each bread slice into 4 even sticks.
2
Mix coconut, chia seeds, half-and-half, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until batter is smooth.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter.
4
Dip bread sticks in the batter until completely coated.
5
Cook coated bread sticks in the hot butter until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6
Place raspberries in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until softened, about 1 minutes. Mix yogurt into raspberries.
7
Dip French toast sticks in raspberry-yogurt sauce and top with maple syrup.