1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup milk
4 eggs
10 slices whole wheat bread
pinch cinnamon or allspice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 oz. crushed pineapple
2 oz. chopped macadamia nuts
1 sliced banana

Recipe

Preheat oven to 475 degrees. BUTTER WELL two large baking sheets.

Blend together (in blender or food processor) pineapple, milk, the 1/2 cup of coconut, vanilla, and cinnamon or allspice until well mixed. Pour into large, shallow dish.

Dip bread slices into mixture until well absorbed on both sides. Arrange on well-buttered baking sheets. Bake until golden, turning over once. Remove from baking sheets.

Slice diagonally, top with nuts and banana and dust with powdered sugar.