# Coconut French Toast Recipes Flourishing Foodie Creates a Decadent Twist on a Breakfast Staple By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-french-toast References: [honestlyyum](http://honestlyyum.com/9186/honestly-we-love-3-13-14/) & [flourishingfoodie](http://www.flourishingfoodie.com/2014/03/crispy-coconut-french-toast-with-sour.html) Coconut French Toast is a twist on a classic breakfast recipe that many people might want to try out this holiday season. After all, Christmas is a time to indulge in fun dishes and sweet desserts. This Coconut French Toast recipe definitely falls in both of these categories. Created by Heather Hands of Flourishing Foodie, a Canadian born cook based in Seattle, Washington, the Coconut French Toast dish was inspired by an impromptu brunch at the Portage Bay Cafe in Ballard. Using [freshly shredded coconut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-key-lime-loaf), Hands was able to create a crispy texture that goes well with the additional decadent toppings. The Coconut French Toast is topped with sour cherries and [dark chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-crepe) for a truly amazing finish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Coconut-infused Breakfast Dishes:** Coconut-infused breakfast dishes are a trendy and delicious twist on traditional breakfast recipes. - **Decadent Breakfast Indulgences:** Decadent breakfast indulgences are popular during the holiday season and coconut French toast is a perfect example. - **Creative Breakfast Twists:** Creative breakfast twists, like Coconut French Toast, can elevate an everyday breakfast into something special. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturing businesses can explore creating new coconut-infused breakfast products. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality businesses can add coconut French toast to their menus for a unique breakfast offering. - **Recipe Blogging:** Recipe bloggers can create and share their own variations of coconut French toast to attract a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heat-and-Eat French Toast Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brioche-french-toast.md) - [Dragon Fruit French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-dragon-fruit-french-toast.md) - [French Toast Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenis-breakfast-day-collection.md) - [Extra-Thick French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rock-french-toast.md) - [Supersized French Toast Breakfasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thick-n-fluffy-french-toast.md) - [French Toast Breakfast Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-swirl-french-toast-breakfast.md) - [French Toast-Inspired Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-cookies.md) - [Takeout French Toast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-toast-bar.md) - [Cheesecake-Stuffed French Toasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cheesecake-french-toast.md)