Easy Coconut French Toast Bake is perfect for breakfast, brunch or a special holiday! It’s an amazing Baked French Toast Recipe. It’s an easy breakfast recipe for a large crowd and can be prepared ahead of time!
This french toast bake is a delicious way to celebrate any occasion. You’ll love the chewy french bread, coconut, and delicious crumb topping.
If you’re looking for an egg dish to go with the coconut french toast bake, my Sweet Potato Casserole is a perfect pair. If you have a house full of coconut lovers, try my coconut syrup with this too.
What to Serve with Easy Coconut French Toast Bake
If you’re looking to really level up your breakfast game, these amazing syrups are perfect for this Coconut French Toast Bake. The Mixed Berry Syrup is a classic and of course, the perfect addition, but you may also want to consider this Lemon Curd Syrup, Classic Buttermilk Syrup, and even this Coconut Syrup.
We also have a few other french toast bake recipe you’ll love, the Classic French Toast Bake is, well, a classic and if you’re hankering for some fall spices, the Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast Bake is outstanding.
If you’re not in the mood or don’t have the time to make your french toast bake ahead of time, this recipe for Coconut French Toast with Coconut Syrup is always a favorite to make on Saturday mornings and then whenever company is in town. Pair it with Cheesy Hashbrowns with Ham and Bacon or Candied Bacon
The crumb topping is super easy to make. Just throw a few ingredients into a food processor and wa-laa!!
How to make Pecan Nut Crumble Topping for Overnight French Toast Bake Recipe:
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In a food processor, add the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until the nuts are chopped to the desired size.
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Sprinkle crumb topping onto the french toast and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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This recipe can be made ahead of time or baked right away. If you plan to make it ahead of time, don’t add the crumb topping until you are ready to bake it. Enjoy!
Tips for Making Easy Coconut French Toast Bake:
- I used French Bread but Texas toast works great too.
- You can make this the night before, I would wait until right before you bake it to add the crumb topping.
- You can add any kind of berry, whipped cream or just about any kind of syrup would be amazing!
Easy Coconut French Toast Bake
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French Bread
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 Cup Milk or half and half
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
- 1/2 Cup Coconut (flakes)
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Butter (melted)
Crumb Topping
- 1/2 Cup Pecans
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Spray a 9" by 13" pan with non-stick baking spray. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix your eggs, milk, and nutmeg. Whisk.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and the brown sugar. Pour this mixture into the bottom of the 9" by 13' baking dish. (This will give the french toast a chewy and sweet crust on the bottom) Arrange 1" thick sliced french bread into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the coconut flakes on the french bread, pour the egg and milk mixture onto the french bread.
Crumb Topping
- In a food processor, ad the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until the nuts are chopped to desired size.
- Sprinkle crumb topping onto the french toast and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time or baked right away. If you plan to make it ahead of time, don't add the crumb topping until you are ready to bake it. Enjoy!
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Easy Coconut French Toast Bake is perfect for breakfast, brunch or a special holiday! It’s an amazing Baked French Toast Recipe. It’s an easy breakfast recipe for a large crowd and can be prepared ahead of time!
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