This mango French toast recipe takes classic French toast with all its rich, sweet goodness and infuses it with a taste of the tropics by adding mango puree.
If you're looking for something a little different for breakfast, then try this tropical-inspired French toast recipe. Classic French toast combined with mango makes for a breakfast your family will adore.
Mango French Toast Recipe
This was inspired by my mango pancake recipe on this site, and pairs well with this amazing grilled mangoes recipe and my grandmas fruit salad.
Why You Will Love this Recipe
- It's full of delicious, sweet mango flavor.
- It's easy to make with simple ingredients.
- It's quick and easy.
- It's a fun, creative way to enjoy french toast.
- It's perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat.
- It pairs well with a variety of toppings and sides.
- A great way to use up ripe or overripe mangos.
- It's a versatile, customizable dish to suit all tastes.
Top Tip:
Medium-low to medium heat is the best temperature for making French toast. At this temperature, it will cook through and come out golden rather than burned.
Ingredients
You'll only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this recipe, and you'll find them all easily at your local grocery store. Be sure to check the recipe card at the end of the post for the exact amounts.
- Hawaiian sweet bread
- Eggs
- Milk
- Mango
Substitutions and Variations
- Add vanilla or rum extract for more flavor.
- Substitute egg for chia seeds, flaxseed meal, or mashed banana as a vegan option.
- Substitute milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Replace the mango puree with other fruits like applesauce or banana puree.
- Swap out the Hawaiian sweet bread for any type of bread.
- Add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom for extra flavor.
- For a healthier option, use whole-grain bread and coconut oil instead of butter.
- Top with nuts or seeds for an added crunch.
- Add fresh fruit on top for even more sweetness and color.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut or chocolate chips on top for an indulgent twist!.
Instructions
At its core, this is simply a French toast recipe. The only addition is pureeing the mango. It's simple!
The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Dice and then puree the mango.
2: Combine all ingredients except the bread.
3: Soak the bread in the egg mixture and cook until golden brown on both sides.
Storage
Refrigerator: Store in an air-tight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Store in an air-tight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until heated through.
What to Serve with French Toast
There are so many ways to enjoy French toast. Rather than list them all here, we've included these links to help you make amazing breakfast feasts for your family.
What to Serve with French Toast
Tips
- Preheat the skillet on low-medium heat to avoid burning the french toast slices.
- Use a non-stick skillet to ensure that the french toast doesn't stick and burns evenly.
- Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture for about 5 seconds for maximum flavor infusion.
- Add butter or oil to your heated skillet before adding bread slices to prevent sticking and add extra flavor during the cooking process.
- Flip once after 3 minutes and then again at 4 minutes or when golden brown on one side, so as to not overcook on one side while leaving the other side undercooked.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before combining together so they mix more easily.
- Make sure you have enough eggs/milk in relation to the amount of mango puree used. The ratio should be approximately 3 eggs to ¼ cup milk and 1 mango.
FAQ
It takes a total of about 13 minutes. This includes prep and cooking.
When cooked at medium or medium-low heat, French toast is done when the outside is golden brown on both sides.
Medium-low to medium is the perfect temperature to cook French toast. At this temperature, the French toast will cook through and be golden on the outside.
French toast should be cooked for about 4 minutes per side at medium-low to medium heat.
A ripe mango should have a vibrant color and give slightly when pressed. It should smell sweet and slightly fragrant, as well.
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Mango French Toast
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Mango French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 slices Hawaiian sweet bread
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 mango pureed
Instructions
- Begin heating a large skillet over low-medium heat.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, and pureed mango.
- Dredge each slice in the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 5 seconds.
- Allow excess egg mixture to drip off and place dredged slices in your heated, greased skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
- Serve with toppings of your choice. (fruit, syrup, whipped cream, etc.)
Notes
- Preheat the skillet on low-medium heat to avoid burning the french toast slices.
- Use a non-stick skillet to ensure that the french toast doesn't stick and burns evenly.
- Soak each slice of bread in the egg mixture for about 5 seconds for maximum flavor infusion.
- Add butter or oil to your heated skillet before adding bread slices to prevent sticking and add extra flavor during the cooking process.
- Flip once after 3 minutes and then again at 4 minutes or when golden brown on one side, so as to not overcook on one side while leaving the other side undercooked.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before combining together so they mix more easily.
- Make sure you have enough eggs/milk in relation to the amount of mango puree used. The ratio should be approximately 3 eggs to ¼ cup milk and 1 mango.
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