Description
Indulgent and easy to make, this Peanut Butter Chocolate French Toast is perfect for lazy weekend mornings, featuring a rich, custard-style batter and creamy peanut butter center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or 1/3 cup milk + 2 tbsp heavy cream)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1–2 tbsp peanut butter
- Thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp neutral oil
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Sliced bananas (for serving)
- Melted dark chocolate (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cocoa powder until smooth to make the custard.
- Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread and top it with another slice to form a sandwich.
- Dip each sandwich into the custard for 10-15 seconds on each side.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add butter and oil.
- Cook the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown.
- Serve immediately with powdered sugar, sliced bananas, or melted dark chocolate.
Notes
For the best texture, use day-old bread and maintain moderate heat while cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 300mg