This chocolate chip French toast is stuffed with melted milk chocolate chips between two slices of classic French toast for a chocolate breakfast that's almost a dessert! This chocolate french toast recipe is a definite keeper.
Chocolate Stuffed French toast has always felt a little bit like dessert for breakfast to me, and I mean that in the best way possible. I love to take that idea even further by serving up this delicious French toast recipe filled with a healthy layer of melted milk chocolate chips!
Chocolate Chip French Toast
This was inspired by my other chocolate French toast recipe on this site and pairs well with these delicious bacon and egg breakfast cups for a sweet and savory breakFEAST.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- You can impress your friends and family by making this gourmet breakfast in no time!
- With the addition of chocolate chips, you get an extra layer of decadent flavor!
- Making chocolate French toast is a great way to use up old bread so nothing goes to waste.
- With minimal ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this dish can be made in no time.
- It’s an impressive dish that is sure to make anyone feel special on birthdays, holidays, brunches, or with loved ones
Top Tip:
Soak your ideally day old bread for no longer than 5 seconds. You don't want to bread to get soggy and fall apart.
Ingredients
You'll only need a few basic ingredients, all of which are probably in your kitchen right now. If for some reason you don't have one of them, you can find everything easily at your local grocery store.
Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of the post for the exact amounts.
- White bread
- Eggs
- Milk
- Sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Milk chocolate chips
- Serve with toppings of your choice. (fruit, syrup, whipped cream, etc.)
Substitutions and Variations
- Go Nuts - Add your favorite chopped nuts like peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts to give your cookies added crunch.
- Vanilla extract - Vanilla is a universal crowd-pleaser, but feel free to add half a teaspoon of your desired extract flavor to your egg mixture like almond, coconut, peppermint, lemon, banana, maple, orange, or rum extract instead prior to dipping your English muffins into it.
- White Bread - Use whole wheat, multigrain, brioche, sourdough, rye, egg bread, cinnamon raisin, or your favorite kind of bread.
- Milk - Use cream, half and half, or your favorite flavored coffee creamer instead.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - Use sweetened if necessary and skip adding sugar.
- Milk Chocolate Chips - Use semi-sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, caramel chips, butterscotch chips, or your favorite.
- Add More - Add a drizzle of melted peanut butter on your melted chocolate or mixed with your melted chocolate for a nice change. You can also add sliced bananas on top of your melted chocolate for a wonderful treat.
- Add liqueurs - Try drizzling some of your flavored liqueurs overtop just before serving or for an adult version of this classic breakfast treat.
Instructions
This is a simple recipe that only takes a few minutes to make. It's so easy, even beginners can make it.
The highlights are here, but you'll find the exact instructions in the recipe card at the end of the post.
1: Combine all ingredients except the bread and chocolate chips.
2: Coat the bread in the chocolate egg mixture.
3: Cook until golden brown, then melt the chocolate chips and spread them on top of one slice and place the other slice of French toast on top of it.
4: Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Hint: Medium-low to medium heat is the sweet spot for French toast that's fully cooked and golden on the outside rather than burned.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy these air fryer French toast bites.
Storage
Refrigerator: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store for up to 3 days in an air-tight container.
Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then store for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.
Reheat: Place the French toast on a baking sheet prepared with nonstick spray, leaving a half inch between the pieces of French toast. Then bake for 6 to 8 minutes at 400 degrees, flipping halfway through heating.
Make Ahead: Assemble everything the night before and store overnight in the refrigerator. Then, pop them in the skillet the next morning.
What to Serve With Chocolate Stuffed French Toast
- Serve with popular toppings like syrup, whipped cream, mini marshmallows, berries, or your favorites. Don't worry if you need topping ideas have a quick look here I am sure you'll find something that interests you. I always do.
- If you're looking for side dishes to serve with this french toast you need to see our list. I believe there are some great ideas there. I use them myself to this day.
- If you're looking for a healthier option for your french toast, check out that link and I'm sure that you will find something that will blow you to the moon and back.
Tips
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
FAQ
You can use a kitchen thermometer to ensure that your French toast is cooked through. The internal temperature should be about 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sure! You can also melt the chocolate chips by using a double boiler. As an alternative, you can also place a heat-proof bowl over a pot with simmering water and stir until melted.
To make sure that the egg mixture is evenly distributed to each slice of bread, try spooning it directly onto the surface after dredging each piece in the mixture. This will help ensure that every bite has enough flavor and moisture.
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Chocolate French Toast
Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
Chocolate French Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 slices white bread
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Begin heating a large skillet over low-medium heat.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, and cocoa powder together. It will take a bit to incorporate the cocoa powder.
- Dredge each slice in the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 5 seconds.
- Allow excess egg mixture to drip off and place dredged slices in your heated, greased skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown.
- Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until they are completely melted. Stir often.
- Spread a layer of chocolate in between two pieces of French toast to create a sandwich.
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Assemble all ingredients prior to beginning so that everything is ready when needed.
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- Let the egg mixture sit for a few minutes to ensure that it is fully incorporated before coating your bread slices in it.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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
Lori
This such a fun treat. My kids love to help too. We like to add wild blueberries, when in season and my kids love to put "snow" (icing sugar) on top. Fun and delicious it's a great weekend breakfast!
Karin and Ken
I could not agree with you more. So many options with this recipe. I’m happy you’re enjoying it. Thanks for letting me know. All the best. Karin