Chocolate and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons bittersweet chocolate chips 
• 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar 
• 3  eggs 
• 1.3 cups nonfat milk 
• 0.3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese 
• 8 ounce strawberries hulled sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 8 slices sandwich bread whole-wheat

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla. Set aside.
3. Place 1 tablespoon of ricotta in the center of 4 of the pieces of bread and spread around slightly. Top with about 6 slices of strawberries and a teaspoon of chocolate chips. Cover each with another piece of bread to make a "sandwich".
4. Spray a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and preheat. Carefully dip each of the "sandwiches" into the egg mixture until completely moistened. Then place on the skillet and cook over a medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the outside is golden brown and the center is warm and chocolate is melted.
5. Transfer to serving places. Top with remaining strawberries and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.