5 from 6 votes
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast features whole grain bread stuffed with a creamy mixture of fresh strawberries, ricotta and Neufchâtel cheese. It’s a delicious and nutritious family-friendly dish that will make you feel like you’re indulging in a decadent treat!
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
298 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup ricotta cheese part skim
- 2 ounces neufchatel cheese at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 8 lices whole grain bread
- 1 cup strawberry sliced plus extra for garnish
- 2 egg large
- 1 egg white
- ½ cup milk any type, (used 2%
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- oil for the griddle, or butter
- maple syrup optional, for serving
- powdered sugar optional, for serving
Instructions
- Mix the ricotta cheese, Neufchâtel cheese, and maple syrup together in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread equal amounts of the filling on each slice of bread. Arrange strawberry slices on top of the filling on 4 of the slices of bread. Top them with the remaining 4 slices of bread, forming 4 sandwiches.
- Whisk the eggs, egg white, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together in a shallow dish or bowl.
- Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and brush with a small amount of oil or butter. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture for a few seconds on each side and then place them on the griddle. Cook 3–4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2-3 minutes on the second side.
- Transfer the sandwiches to a cutting board and let them cool slightly. Then, cut them in half. Serve French toast with fresh strawberries on top and a little maple syrup and/or powdered sugar.
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Notes
- protein powder
- Use room temperature Neufchatel cheese so that it's easier to mix
- Ideally, the bread you use should be slightly stale. A drier bread will soak up the custard better. You can leave the bread out with the wrapper open the day before cooking to dry it out.
- For more strawberry flavor, you can add a spoonful or two of strawberry preserves or jam to the filling
- You can experiment with different fruit fillings such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or sliced bananas.
- For an added boost of protein, you can top your French toast with some Greek yogurt, peanut or almond butter or chia seeds. You can also stir protein powder into the egg mixture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 pieces
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
406mg
(17%)
Potassium
352mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
253mg
(25%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 pieces | |
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 253mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.