Camping Recipe: French Toast with a Twist

Recipe: French Toast with a TwistSubmitted by: RobHometown: Rochester, New YorkOriginal Recipe by Fresh Off the Grid. Check out https://www.freshoffthegrid.com for more great camping recipes.What do you love about this recipe?: When I was a kid, my mom made French toast every Sunday morning. I loved waking up to the smell of cinnamon and syrup. I never would have thought you could make it without eggs, but this recipe does it better than the real thing. I'm not even vegan, and I like this better than traditional French toast. The coconut milk makes it sweet and creamy, and it's even better with fresh fruit and coconut on top.French Toast with a TwistIngredients1 lb loaf crusty French bread, cut into 1″ slices1 ripe banana1 (14 oz) can coconut milk1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon saltCoconut oilTo ServeWarmed maple syrupFresh blueberriesShredded coconut flakesDirectionsStep 1In a container large enough to accommodate a slice or two of bread, mash the banana until it's smooth. Add the coconut milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract and salt. Whisk to combine. You want this batter to be as smooth as possible.Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.Step 3Dip a slice of bread into the batter and let it soak for a few seconds on each side. Let the excess drip off and then fry it in the skillet until golden and crispy on each side, about 3 minutes per side.Step 4Repeat with the rest of the bread, adding more coconut oil to the skillet as needed.Step 5Serve with syrup, fresh blueberries, and shredded coconut. Enjoy!_________Submission Instructions:Do you have an extra unique camp recipe? What makes your camp recipe a stand out? Have you found ways to take complicated recipes and simplify them for the outdoors? Do you have a family favorite that has been passed down through generations? Challenge our hosts to reproduce it and get our community inspired to try it!First Name:Hometown: Recipe name:Ingredients and instructions:Why you love this recipe: When you last made it and where:Submit your recipes to camprecipes@rei.com!There are no prizes, but if we decide to use your recipe, you agree that we can use your name, hometown and any of the other information you provide without restriction to say more about you and your recipe, why you love it and when and where you last made it.