Coconut French Toast Breakfast Trifle

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Brunch fans - this recipe is for you! It’s a fun breakfast recipe layered with coconut custard, coconut cream, berry chia seed jam, fresh berries and tasty little cubes of French toast.

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Now, let’s talk brunch…

GLUTEN-FREE | DAIRY-FREE | PLANT-BASED | VEGETARIAN | VEGAN

Coconut French Toast Breakfast Trifle

Author: Jen - A Naturally Nu Foodie Recipe

Prep Time: 10 to 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 to 40 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients:

Vanilla Coconut Custard

1 can (13.5 fl oz / 400 mL) canned coconut milk

½ cup (125 mL) plant-based milk (I prefer more coconut milk or gluten-free oat milk)

3 tbsp (45 mL) to ¼ cup (60 mL) maple syrup

1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

¼ cup (60 mL) cornstarch

French Toast Cubes

2 flax eggs

½ to ¾ coconut or gluten-free oat milk

1 tsp (5 mL) maple syrup

½ tsp + ¼ tsp (3 mL) cinnamon

Pinch of nutmeg

Pinch of ginger

1 tbsp (15 mL) orange peel (optional)

4 slices Little Northern Bakehouse Organic Ancient Grains Bread

Berry Compote

2 cups (500 mL) frozen mixed berries

2 tsp (10 mL) maple syrup (optional)

Coconut Cream

1 can (13.5 fl oz / 400 mL) chilled coconut cream (Chill coconut cream overnight).

¼ cup (60 mL) icing sugar

Toppings (optional): Shredded coconut, coconut flakes, fresh berries, banana slices, toasted nuts, ground flax, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds

Method:

Coconut Custard

1. In a medium saucepan, simmer coconut milk over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Note: mixture should simmer around the edges of the saucepan but should not reach a full boil.

2. Combine plant-based milk with maple syrup, vanilla and cornstarch.

3. Slowly pour warm coconut milk into cornstarch mixture. Return to heat and whisk continually over medium-low heat until custard thickens for about 4 to 8 minutes. Custard should coat the bottom of a spoon. Remove from heat, allow to cool and refrigerate.

French Toast Cubes

1. Whisk together flax eggs, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if using), orange peel (if using) in a large bowl.

2. Dip both sides of bread into the flax egg mixture.

3. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes per side or until french toast is lightly browned.

4. Remove from heat and slice into cubes when cool.

Berry Chia Seed Jam

1. In a medium saucepan, combine berries and maple syrup (if using). Cook over medium heat until berries start to boil for about 2 minutes.

2. Reduce heat to medium-low. Mash fruit gently for about 2 to 3 minutes until berry juice slightly thickens. Remove from heat and add chia seeds.

Coconut Cream

1. Using a hand or stand mixer, whip coconut cream.

2. Slowly add in icing sugar. Whip until soft or about a minute until peaks are formed.

Assembly

1. Layer coconut custard, french toast, chia seed jam, fresh berries and coconut cream into 4 glasses.

2. Repeat layers as desired.

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