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Nutty French toast keeps the cinnamon-and-nutmeg comfort of the diner classic and drops the grain. Slices of paleo bread get lightly toasted, soaked in spiced egg, and fried in coconut oil until golden. Chopped walnuts and a dusting of cinnamon finish the plate. Best eaten warm.
Pro Tips
- Toast the paleo bread lightly before soaking — paleo loaves are fragile, and the pre-toast keeps the slices from falling apart in the egg.
- Whisk the eggs well with the cinnamon and nutmeg so the spices are in every soak, not clumped on one slice.
- Heat the coconut oil while the bread soaks, so the pan is ready the moment the slices are saturated.
- Cook until the egg coating browns properly — that's the visual cue that the crust has set.
- Sprinkle the chopped walnuts and extra cinnamon on top as soon as the bread leaves the pan; a little coconut sugar adds sweetness if you want it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why toast the bread first?
Paleo bread lacks gluten's structure and turns to mush if soaked raw. A light toast firms the slices so they can drink up the egg and still hold together in the pan.
Which paleo bread works best?
Any sturdy loaf — almond flour or coconut flour based breads both work, sliced medium thick so the outside crisps before the middle goes soggy.
Can I scale this up?
Yes — keep the method per serving: 2 slices, 2 eggs, and the same spice soak. The ½ cup of walnuts and coconut oil is for one indulgent plate.
How sweet is it?
On its own it's spiced but only mildly sweet. The recipe suggests coconut sugar at the end if you want it sweeter.
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Ingredients
Method
- 1. Crack the eggs in a large bowl.
- Whisk well while adding the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- 2. Toast the bread, lightly.
- 3. Soak lightly toasted bread into large bowl with egg mixture.
- 4.
- While it is soaking, heat up the coconut oil in a shallow pan or skillet.
- 5.
- Cook the slices of bread until the egg mix browns.
- 6.
- Remove slice of bread from oil; sprinkle chopped walnuts and more cinnamon on the finished product. You can also sprinkle some coconut sugar for sweetness. Best served warm.
