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Coconut Toast

Coconut Toast Recipe

My sister Miriam has been telling me about Coconut Toast for a while now.  When we chat about what we’re cooking, and if we’ve hit on any must share recipes this one comes up.  I confess; it didn’t sound like anything all that special to me in the telling of it.  That is until I tried it.  Miriam made this for the family while we were all at my Mom and Dad’s for Christmas. Trust me.  Make this for your family.  They’ll thank you! 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 12 slices of bread

Coconut Toast Topping

Mix the first five ingredients in a medium bowl. 

Coconut Toast preparation

Spread the ooey gooey yumminess onto 12 slices of bread onto an ungreased jelly roll or cookie sheet pan.  My sister just piled them all on one pan even though they hung over the edges a little.  I don’t think I would have thought of that, but I love that it saves on washing dishes!  Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 15-20 minutes until toast is lightly browned. 

Coconut Toast Breakfast

Warm right out of the oven it tastes like coconut pie! The top is a little crispy and the center a little gooey.  It is amazing! 

Coconut Toast! so easy tastes like coconut pie

My sister takes this to church to share for breakfast and it’s always a hit!  I think it’s best warm, but it’s even good left over.  The center no longer has that gooey texture, but it’s still delicious! 

Like I said, this is a must try! 

Esther

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77 Comments Filed Under: Food

Comments

  1. Frieda says

    January 22, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    If you aren’t terribly frugal, you could line the pan with foil and just throw it away. I concur that coconut toast is more delicious than you can imagine until you try it.

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    • Frieda says

      January 22, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      Just throw the foil away and not the pan. You could figure that out, but as a retired English teacher, I didn’t want to be guilty of an ambiguous pronoun.

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      • Donna says

        February 9, 2016 at 9:12 pm

        haha!

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      • Sally says

        February 11, 2016 at 4:51 pm

        Foil is not good to use as it gets aluminum into your system. Use parchment instead

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  2. Mari says

    January 22, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Oh my gosh I am trying this. I LOVE coconut, and I love sugar 🙂 So, I’m sure I can’t go wrong with this.

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  3. Lisa Barnes says

    February 6, 2016 at 1:32 pm

    How about coconut oil instead of butter for those with milk allergies?! Definitely trying this!

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    • Joanna says

      July 6, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      I was thinking the same thing. Did you try? I am thinking coconut oil is not recommended for high heat, might burn and smoke the house up. I also thought of using Stevia instead of the sugar. Let me know if you tried the coconut oil and how it turned out.

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      • Vernitta says

        July 26, 2016 at 1:18 pm

        I fry chicken in coconut oil. It can handle the heat.

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      • Mammabear76 says

        August 15, 2016 at 7:54 pm

        Coconut oil IS actually recommended for high heat.

        Low heat= butter
        Medium heat= olive oil
        High heat= coconut oil

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  4. Valerie Bak says

    February 10, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    Put on both sides of bread?

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    • EstherIrish says

      February 10, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      Nope just the top!

      Reply
  5. Daniel Self says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:58 am

    I am trying this recipe because it sounds so good and I am hungry

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  6. Emily says

    February 13, 2016 at 9:51 am

    I have an egg allergy. Normally, when I bake I use applesauce or yogurt. Do you think they will work for the recipe?

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    • Sally says

      February 25, 2021 at 4:48 am

      I’ve read that vegans sometimes use chia seeds instead of eggs in recipes. I think it’s 1 tblsp of chia seeds mixed with 3 tblspof water and let it stand until it becomes like a gel. You’ll be able to find the exact measurements on line.

      Reply
  7. jean suitor says

    February 15, 2016 at 10:47 am

    can’t wait to try it on banana bread and raisin bread yum

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    • Sally says

      February 25, 2021 at 4:49 am

      I’m going to try it on brioche. Yum.

      Reply
  8. Ladyglo says

    February 15, 2016 at 8:31 pm

    If you’re craving coconut pie and don’t want to wait, this will do the trick! Tried it and hubs couldn’t stop eating it! Thank goodness I halved the recipe!

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  9. Mary says

    February 25, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    What type of bread do you recommend to use?

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    • EstherIrish says

      February 26, 2016 at 2:41 pm

      I just use a honey wheat sandwich bread.

      Reply
  10. Shadia says

    March 7, 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Could I use less sugar? Any recommendations for a substitution to that much sugar?

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    • EstherIrish says

      March 7, 2016 at 11:28 pm

      I’ve never tried it with less sugar. It is sweet, but it’s perfectly yummy. 🙂 I don’t know! Try it and let us know. 🙂

      Reply
    • Rita Hosfelt says

      June 8, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      Perhaps you could try Truvia or Stevia it’s VERY low calorie

      Reply
    • Mahasin says

      January 30, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      I used 1/2 cup n it was great !

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      • EstherIrish says

        January 30, 2019 at 5:45 pm

        Yes! Delish with pecans!!

        Reply
  11. Jazz says

    March 10, 2016 at 7:11 pm

    The picture shows 15 slices of bread. Did you make extra or did you put the one recipe on 15 slices? Have you used white bread before, and is it just as good?

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    • EstherIrish says

      March 11, 2016 at 11:28 pm

      You can spread it onto 15 slices. There would just be a tad less topping on each. White bread would work great.

      Reply
  12. shirley says

    March 12, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Just made this & we loved it ! will make it again for sure ! Thanks for posting this recipe….

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  13. Nancy West says

    March 14, 2016 at 9:57 am

    Okay…this is awesome! But I did have to put just a spot of rum flavoring in with the vanilla. 1/4 tsp. Then I sprinkled some cinnamon on top of the slices! Yummy!

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  14. Nancy West says

    March 15, 2016 at 10:52 am

    The left over slices are even better the next day – cold! 🙂

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    • EstherIrish says

      March 15, 2016 at 10:54 am

      lol They are good cold too, but my fave is right out of the oven when they are still gooey. So glad you like it!

      Reply
  15. Kim says

    March 18, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Should it be sweetened or unsweetened flaked coconut?? I cannot wait to make this! YUM ????

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    • EstherIrish says

      March 18, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      I use sweetened. It is sweet though. Think along the lines of a donuts or coffee cake for breakfast. To me it’s so good it can be dessert!

      Reply
  16. Terry says

    March 30, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    This is awesome! Just made my 2nd batch????

    Reply
  17. Delana says

    April 5, 2016 at 9:26 am

    My dad buys this cheap bread at the breadstore in town and gives loads of it to me. I’m always trying to find ways to use it because it’s stale and not good just for a sandwich. We were getting tired of french toast. This recipe is perfect! My kids really like it. I’m making it for the 3rd time this morning! Thanks!

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  18. Tricia Russell says

    April 10, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Dang Internet. ..I Read this and immediately had to have some LOL.
    So I jumped up, made a batch of topping. I have a low tolerance for anything extra-sweet, so I reduced the sugar to 1/2 cup. (I was using sweetened coconut, so all the more reason to cut back)
    Since I’m at home alone, I just spread a generous tablespoon on 2 hamburger bun halves and popped them in a toaster oven for 15 min.
    It was delicious! And still very sweet. I can’t imagine using the full cup of sugar.
    When my husband and daughter get home later I’ll make some more pieces for them.

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  19. Patti Scharf says

    April 22, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    Has anybody tried freezing these?

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  20. Kimbee says

    April 24, 2016 at 8:46 am

    What is the serving size? One slice, two, three?

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  21. selah earel says

    April 28, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    just saw your recipe for ‘coconut toast’ and, since my granddaughter loves toast AND COCONUT ( of course i do too), decided to jot the ingredients down and make this soon. my mouth has been watering since i started typing LOL its sounds delightful and gooey good. will let you know how we loved it.

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  22. shirleykw says

    May 21, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    I’ve made this twice now , so good ! I am going to add some chopped pecans to it next time , it will be even more yummy !!!

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  23. Kristin says

    May 23, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    This looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it.

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  24. Gretchen says

    May 28, 2016 at 9:07 am

    Had this for breakfast this morning. So good! And I love all the ideas for customizing it. I agree, it’s sweet enough that I will probably try it with a bit less sugar next time, to save a few calories. I used unsweetened flakes. Thanks for the recipe, we’re always looking for weekend breakfasts that can be made gluten free.

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  25. Carol says

    June 11, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    Love butter, but I love to use coconut oil in place of butter in a lot of recipes. So it really should be good with this one!

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  26. Sandra says

    June 25, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Sounds great..will try it

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  27. Lois says

    June 26, 2016 at 1:05 pm

    Trying this today, mouth is watering as I wait. Will give review shortly, but already certain it will be a two thumbs up????

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  28. Lois says

    June 26, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    Oh so easy! Ohhhh Sooo very yummy… Reminded me of macaroons ☺️

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  29. LaVonne Baker says

    June 27, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    My mother treated us with white bread, brushed with condensed milk, and you could top with coconut and then place under broiler. Yum!

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  30. Geri says

    July 4, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    Make this for camping, as a dessert. Recipe: 1 can sweetened condensed milk(eagle brand), cocoanut, white bread. Dip both side of bread in milk, then into pan of sweetened cocoanut, both sides. Roast over fire or coals until browned( like a marshmallow.) Drizzle with chocolate sauce. BAM!

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    • Constance Sills says

      April 11, 2020 at 5:40 am

      wow! works in toaster oven too, yummy!

      Reply
  31. Pam says

    July 12, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Sweetened or unsweetened coconut ? Thanks !

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    • EstherIrish says

      July 12, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      I always use sweetened!

      Reply
  32. Mary says

    July 22, 2016 at 12:40 pm

    Could you use English muffin toasting bread or would it be too porous like English muffins?

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    • EstherIrish says

      July 23, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      You know I haven’t tried it on an English muffin but I have done it on really heavy, grainy wheat bread and it’s yummy. If you like the bread you’re putting it on, I think you’ll love it!

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  33. Margie says

    July 26, 2016 at 10:05 am

    Why not do both sides of the bread? What about French bread, like it’s $1 a loaf from Walmart and slicing it thicker and slapping it on both sides of the bread?

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    • EstherIrish says

      July 31, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      The topping is sticky. If you try it let me know!

      Reply
  34. Josephine says

    August 14, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I am thinking about making these ahead of time for school morning breakfasts, Do these keep well in the freezer? Thanks!

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    • EstherIrish says

      August 14, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      My favorite is of course fresh and warm, but yes, they do keep well in the freezer.

      Reply
  35. donna says

    August 16, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Wonder how it would be with Condensed milk and coconut–a little less mixing?!

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  36. Claudine says

    September 4, 2016 at 7:20 pm

    I tried this and loved it! I also made pecan toast! I swapped the coconut for pecans and the white sugar for 3/4 cup of loose, not packed brown sugar, everything else the same! Yummy! *not as sweet, you could do a cup of packed brown sugar if you want sweeter! 🙂

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  37. Tanya says

    October 2, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    O-M-G!! I made this for a lazy Sunday breakfast indulgence. This was FABULOUS!!!!! If you are a coconut fan like me…wonderful. I crushed some macadamia nuts and put in the mixture…mmm mmm mmm! I used coconut oil too. I can’t tell you how good.

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  38. Glenda says

    October 10, 2016 at 3:35 pm

    Try using frozen waffles instead of the bread slices….to die for!!

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  39. Vickie says

    October 16, 2016 at 8:13 am

    I wonder if this would be good with Texas toast?

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  40. Mary H says

    October 19, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    My older siblings used to spread sweetened condensed milk onto white bread, sprinkled on coconut, and cooked both sides under the broiler. SO good!!!

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  41. Donna says

    October 6, 2018 at 9:03 am

    This bread is amazing and so easy to make. I cut the recipe in half because 12 pieces is just to much for my size family. I’ll make this again!

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    • EstherIrish says

      October 8, 2018 at 9:29 am

      Donna, I’m so glad you like it. It’s one of our favorites and so easy!

      Reply
  42. Theresa says

    October 29, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    Sweetened condensed milk might be a good substitute if you have egg allergies.

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    • EstherIrish says

      October 29, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      Great idea!!

      Reply
  43. Shirleykw says

    November 20, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    I’ve made this so many times already ❣️ Extra yummy with chopped pecans ❤️❤️❤️

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  44. Julie says

    February 18, 2019 at 7:05 am

    If you want a vegan alternative replace the sugar with about 1 table spoon of golden syrup then it is so sticky you dont need an egg. The syrup tasts nicer than sugar so even more scrumptious.

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    • EstherIrish says

      February 28, 2019 at 8:44 am

      Thanks so much for these suggestions!!! I love Coconut Toast and want everyone to enjoy it too.

      Reply
  45. Linda Johnson says

    December 4, 2019 at 6:05 pm

    I grew up in St. Louis and there was a bakery in a grocery store there that made coconut toast and sold it in a package. It was always one of my favorites and often had my Aunt buy some and mail it to me in Oregon! I figured out a recipe for it and love it…. Good to see other people getting taste it!

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    • EstherIrish says

      December 5, 2019 at 9:41 am

      Oh I love this! Thank you so much for sharing it with me. How does your recipe compare? Is it similar? My sister discovered this one. I’m not sure where, but we love it and have been making it ever since.

      Reply
  46. klaus mueller says

    February 27, 2020 at 9:45 am

    My mother always used to sprinkle some semi sweet chocolate chips on it,
    and that goes back 50 some years.

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  47. Kathy says

    April 18, 2020 at 11:13 pm

    Hi
    I have another way to try. My friend we called her grandma Cleo. She used condensed milk and none sweetened coconut. Couldn’t wait until she made us some. We asked a lot. I’ll give you’re recipe a try .
    Thank you for yours.
    Have a blessed day.

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    • EstherIrish says

      April 21, 2020 at 11:23 am

      I love finding variations of this recipe. Yes, it’s so yummy! I hope you enjoy this one too!

      Reply
  48. Deana says

    May 3, 2020 at 7:42 am

    I used coconut oil instead of butter, unsweetened coconut and only a 1/2 cup of coconut sugar. We thouht it was sweet enough. We also had a side of fresh berries. Yum.

    Reply
  49. Deana says

    May 3, 2020 at 7:44 am

    I aso used half regular bread and half gluten free bread.

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  50. Garlic Girl says

    May 27, 2020 at 12:06 pm

    I had to change some things. I added just a tad of sugar. I made it for one😋 do added a tad of cornstarch do not runny. I added pecans. This tasted like I wen to a bakery ( homemade bread too). Definitely would recommend people make this!

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