Chocolate Strawberry French Toast

Course Breakfast

Keyword Bread, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Cocoa Powder, Eggs, French Toast, Ground Cinnamon, Strawberries, Strawberry, Sugar, Whole Wheat, Whole Wheat Bread

Dietary Need Vegetarian

Cooking Method Skillet, Stovetop

Program Cooking Matters

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 138kcal

Author Chef Randy Emert

Equipment

Stovetop
2 Small Mixing Bowl
Medium Skillet

Ingredients

8 Strawberries Medium
2 Tbsp Sugar
3 Tbsp Cocoa Powder Unsweetened
1 Egg Large
½ cup Milk Low-fat
1 tsp Cinnamon
Non-Stick Cooking Spray
4 slices Bread Whole wheat

Instructions

Rinse strawberries. Cut off leafy tops. Slice ⅛-inch thick.
In a small bowl, whisk cocoa powder and sugar together with a fork. Set aside.
In a second small bowl, beat egg with a fork until well blended.
Add milk and cinnamon to egg. Beat about 1 minute more.
Coat medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat.
Dip one piece of bread in egg mixture. Flip to coat both sides. Remove from egg mixture, shaking off any excess egg coating. Place quickly in hot skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from pan.
Repeat steps 5 and 6 until each piece of bread has been cooked.
Top each piece of bread with 3 Tablespoons sliced strawberries. Dust generously with cocoa mixture.

Notes

When strawberries are not in season, top with any seasonal fresh fruit. Or, use thawed frozen or canned fruit. Be sure to drain before using.
Toss 1-2 cups fresh fruit with 1-2 Tablespoons honey or maple syrup. Set aside while you make the French toast. Top with sweetened fresh fruit instead of the cocoa mixture.
Try making a fruit syrup to use in place of the cocoa mixture. Wash, hull or pit, and slice 1½ cups fresh or frozen fruit like blueberries, strawberries, peaches, or plums. In a small skillet over low heat, cook fruit with ⅓ cup sugar and 1 Tablespoon water. Cook until sugar dissolves and juices from the fruit thicken slightly, about 5-8 minutes. Cool slightly before spooning over French toast.

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