matcha-lemonade french toast bites with matcha dip

episode #2 of my french toast series

do not ask me how I decided to incorporate lemonade into french toast

it is what it is. However, you are allowed to ask "why is this so damn good?" The question is highly likely after trying this recipe :)

if you're unfamiliar with the flavor of matcha, it's incredibly earthy & slightly bitter. The perfect partner for the bright tanginess of lemon. Add sweet things into the mix & boom - you've got a harmonic symphony of contrasting yet complimentary flavors.

it’s giving nickelodeon slime circa 1992

the icing on top, both literally & figuratively, is a matcha spiked condensed milk. For a more vibrant pop of lemon-y flavor, I highly recommend adding zest to the matcha-sugar coating; more details below in the recipe. 

recipe!

matcha-lemonade french toast bites with matcha sweetened condensed milk

3-4 servings 10 mins prep + 15 mins cook | 25 mins total time

ingredients

• 3 eggs

• 1 1/2 cups chobani sweet cream coffee creamer

• 1 1/2 cup lemonade

• 3 teaspoon matcha powder, divided (plus more for dip)

• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

• pinch of salt

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 1-12 count package king’s hawaiian sweet rolls

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest, if desired

instructions

to prepare matcha sweetened condensed milk, simply add matcha to sweetened condensed mik in 1/2 tablespoon increments. Mix until well incoporated.

to prepare french toast bites, in a bowl, whisk eggs, coffee creamer, lemonade, vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons match powder & a pinch of salt. Set aside. In a separate bowl, mix 1 teaspoon matcha powder & granulated sugar - if desired, add lemon zest for a bolder / brighter flavor. Set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium-high heat. While butter is melting, add half of the sweet rolls to the creamer-egg mixture; submerge them for 6-8 secs. Shake off excess of the mixture or allow to drip off on a wire rack-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rolls. Place rolls in pan ensuring that there is no overcrowding. Brown on all sides. Remove from pan & set aside. Repeat process until all rolls are cooked. Toss rolls in prepared matcha-sugar mixture, if desired. Serve hot with matcha sweetened condensed milk.