Description
These Stuffed French Toast Bites are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast treat. Filled with chocolate hazelnut spread and cookie butter, they are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, making them perfect for a special brunch or a fun snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-sliced white bread or brioche bread
- 4 tablespoons chocolate hazelnut spread like Nutella
- 4 tablespoons cookie butter like Biscoff
- 3 tablespoons butter
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French Toast Batter:
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Spread chocolate hazelnut spread on 4 bread slices and cookie butter on the remaining 4 slices. Sandwich the slices together to make 4 pairs.
- Make the French toast batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together heavy cream, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Coat the stuffed bread: Dip each stuffed bread sandwich into the batter, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Cook the French toast bites: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Cook the stuffed bread until golden brown on each side.
- Coat with cinnamon-sugar: In a separate dish, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Roll the cooked French toast bites in the mixture.
- Serve: Enjoy these Stuffed French Toast Bites warm, with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- You can customize the fillings with your favorite spreads like peanut butter, fruit preserves, or cream cheese.
- For a fruity twist, add sliced bananas or berries inside the stuffed bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 French toast bites
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg