Chia Seed, Coconut, and Raspberry French Toast Sticks

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ cup fresh raspberries
• ½ cup vanilla yogurt
• ¼ cup half-and-half
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 3 thick slices whole grain bread
• ¼ cup coconut
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, or as needed
• 2 ounces maple syrup, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut each bread slice into 4 even sticks.

Step 2

Mix coconut, chia seeds, half-and-half, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until batter is smooth.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter.

Step 4

Dip bread sticks in the batter until completely coated.

Step 5

Cook coated bread sticks in the hot butter until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Step 6

Place raspberries in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until softened, about 1 minutes. Mix yogurt into raspberries.

Step 7

Dip French toast sticks in raspberry-yogurt sauce and top with maple syrup.