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Chocolate French Toast

This chocolate chip stuffed French toast combines the sweetness of traditional French toast with loads of melted milk chocolate!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Main Course , Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 lices white bread
  • 4 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Begin heating a large skillet over low-medium heat.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder together. It will take a bit to incorporate the cocoa powder.
  3. Dredge each slice in the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 5 seconds.
  4. Allow excess egg mixture to drip off and place dredged slices in your heated, greased skillet.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
  6. Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until they are completely melted. Stir often.
  7. Spread a layer of chocolate in between two pieces of French toast to create a sandwich.
  8. Serve with toppings of your choice. (fruit, syrup, whipped cream, etc.)

Notes

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  • Use thick bread (¾ - 1 inch thick slices ideally) for a more substantial French toast.
  • Use thick bread (¾ - 1 inch thick slices ideally) for a more substantial French toast.
  • To ensure your toast is cooked thoroughly, heat your pan over low-medium heat and cook each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
  • To ensure your toast is cooked thoroughly, heat your pan over low-medium heat and cook each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
  • When spreading melted chocolate between two pieces of French toast try using a butter knife or the back of a small spoon as opposed to pouring chocolate directly onto the slices.
  • When spreading melted chocolate between two pieces of French toast try using a butter knife or the back of a small spoon as opposed to pouring chocolate directly onto the slices.
  • Assemble all ingredients prior to beginning so that everything is ready when needed.
  • Assemble all ingredients prior to beginning so that everything is ready when needed.
  • Let the egg mixture sit for a few minutes to ensure that it is fully incorporated before coating your bread slices in it.
  • Let the egg mixture sit for a few minutes to ensure that it is fully incorporated before coating your bread slices in it.
  • Toast each side of the French toast on low heat until golden brown, ensuring that all of the chocolate chips are melted throughout before serving.
  • Toast each side of the French toast on low heat until golden brown, ensuring that all of the chocolate chips are melted throughout before serving.
  • If using day-old bread slices allow them to soak longer than 5 seconds so that they can absorb the maximum amount of egg mixture.
  • If using day-old bread slices allow them to soak longer than 5 seconds so that they can absorb the maximum amount of egg mixture.
  • Make sure to evenly coat each side of the bread with the egg mixture so that it is completely covered and will cook properly.
  • Make sure to evenly coat each side of the bread with the egg mixture so that it is completely covered and will cook properly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 440kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 188mg (63%) Sodium 316mg (13%) Potassium 357mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 43g (86%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Calcium 198mg (20%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440

% Daily Value*

Calories 440kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 188mg 63%
Sodium 316mg 13%
Potassium 357mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 43g 86%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Calcium 198mg 20%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.