Chia Seed, Coconut, And Raspberry French Toast Sticks

• 3 thick slices whole grain bread
• 1/4 cup coconut
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1/4 cup half-and-half
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter, or as needed
• 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 2 ounces maple syrup, or to taste

1. Cut each bread slice into 4 even sticks.
2. Mix coconut, chia seeds, half-and-half, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl until batter is smooth.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add butter.
4. Dip bread sticks in the batter until completely coated.
5. Cook coated bread sticks in the hot butter until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6. Place raspberries in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave until softened, about 1 minutes. Mix yogurt into raspberries.
7. Dip French toast sticks in raspberry-yogurt sauce and top with maple syrup.

grain bread, coconut, chia seeds, eggs, white sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla, salt, unsalted butter, fresh raspberries, vanilla yogurt, maple syrup

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/240445/chia-seed-coconut-and-raspberry-french-toast-sticks/ (may not work)