Churro French toast bites !
Ingredients
French Toast Batter:
- 1 loaf of bread, 6-7 slices, gluten-free
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut yogurt or canned coconut milk
- 5 tbsp tapioca or arrowroot starch
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Non vegan option
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 C yogurt or coconut milk or dairy free milk of choice
- 1/2 C coconut sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or raw cane sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Chocolate Dip:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare the Bread:
- On a cutting board, cut the bread slices into small squares and set aside.
Make the Batter:
- Vegan Version: In a large bowl, mix the coconut yogurt (or coconut milk), tapioca starch, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Non-Vegan Option: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk of choice, coconut sugar , and vanilla extract until well combined.
Coat the Bread:
- Add the bread squares to the batter. Use tongs to stir and ensure each piece is thoroughly coated.
Bake the Bites:
- Spread the coated bread squares evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray them with coconut or olive oil spray. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: Remove the bread squares from the oven and let them cool slightly. In a shallow bowl, mix the coconut sugar and cinnamon. Toss the warm bread squares in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Make the Chocolate Dip:
- In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut milk together in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Serve:
- Serve the bites warm with the chocolate dip on the side. Enjoy!
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