Chocolate French Toast
Indulge in a delicious twist on a classic breakfast dish with this Chocolate French Toast recipe. Thick slices of bread are soaked in a rich chocolate batter and then cooked to golden perfection. Perfect for a special brunch or a sweet treat any day of the week.
Equipment
- 1 shallow bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 non-stick skillet or griddle
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 plate
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup chocolate milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder For a richer flavor, you can use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
- to taste powdered sugar (for serving)
- to taste chocolate syrup (for drizzling, optional)
- to taste fresh berries (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In the shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, chocolate milk, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined and smooth.
- Preheat the non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of butter to coat the surface.
- Dip each slice of bread into the chocolate mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side. Make sure the bread is well-coated but not overly soggy.
- Place the soaked slices on the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove the French toast from the skillet and keep warm on a plate.
- Repeat the process with the remaining bread slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the Chocolate French Toast warm, dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with chocolate syrup if desired. Add fresh berries on the side for extra flavor.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can use dark chocolate cocoa powder.
This recipe is also delicious when topped with whipped cream or sliced bananas.
You can make a larger batch by doubling the ingredients if serving more.