Chocolate French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

Health score
19%
Chocolate French Toast with Strawberry Syrup
200 min.
6
805kcal

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Indulge in a delightful morning treat with our Chocolate French Toast with Strawberry Syrup! This decadent dish is perfect for brunch gatherings or a special breakfast that will impress your family and friends. Imagine sinking your teeth into thick slices of French bread, soaked in a rich chocolate custard, and baked to perfection. The combination of semisweet chocolate chips and creamy milk creates a luscious flavor that will awaken your taste buds and set the tone for a wonderful day.

But that's not all! The homemade strawberry syrup adds a fresh and fruity twist, perfectly complementing the chocolatey goodness. As the strawberries simmer with real maple syrup, their natural sweetness intensifies, creating a warm, vibrant topping that elevates this dish to a whole new level. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this Chocolate French Toast is sure to become a favorite in your breakfast repertoire.

With a preparation time of just 200 minutes, including a leisurely chill in the refrigerator, you can easily whip up this delightful dish ahead of time. Serve it warm, dusted with powdered sugar and sprinkled with extra chocolate chips for that extra touch of indulgence. Get ready to savor every bite of this heavenly breakfast that combines the best of both worlds: chocolate and strawberries!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  •  eggs slightly beaten
  • 12 slices bread french ()
  • tablespoons granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup 
  • cup milk 
  • tablespoon powdered sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • servings semi chocolate chips 
  • lb strawberries halved
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.5 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. To make French Toast: Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan; line with bread slices.
  2. In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, cream, butter, granulated sugar, vanilla and salt to simmering over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in 3/4 cup chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Gradually beat in eggs with whisk until well combined and mixture thickens.
  4. Pour chocolate mixture evenly over bread. Make sure to coat bread completely, turning slices over if necessary. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 8 hours.
  5. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
  6. Heat oven to 375F.
  7. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until chocolate mixture sets. Meanwhile, make Strawberry Syrup.
  8. Heat strawberries and maple syrup in 1-quart saucepan to simmering over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until strawberries have softened. Slightly mash strawberries with fork or potato masher. Keep syrup warm until ready to serve.
  9. Serve with warm French toast sprinkled with powdered sugar and additional chocolate chips.

Nutrition Facts

Calories805kcal
Protein10.59%
Fat34.74%
Carbs54.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.52
Glycemic Load
63.04
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.211739187655%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.27mg
Petunidin
0.08mg
Delphinidin
0.23mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
18.79mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.35mg
Epigallocatechin
0.59mg
Epicatechin
0.32mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Naringenin
0.2mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.84mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:804.97kcal
40.25%
Fat:31.26g
48.1%
Saturated Fat:16.96g
106.02%
Carbohydrates:110.72g
36.91%
Net Carbohydrates:104.51g
38%
Sugar:42.35g
47.05%
Cholesterol:158.16mg
52.72%
Sodium:947.93mg
41.21%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Caffeine:20.21mg
6.74%
Protein:21.44g
42.89%
Manganese:1.9mg
95.15%
Selenium:49.38µg
70.55%
Vitamin B2:1.15mg
67.52%
Vitamin B1:0.99mg
66.08%
Vitamin C:44.57mg
54.03%
Folate:190.45µg
47.61%
Iron:7.37mg
40.94%
Vitamin B3:6.76mg
33.82%
Phosphorus:326.61mg
32.66%
Copper:0.55mg
27.44%
Magnesium:107.84mg
26.96%
Fiber:6.21g
24.83%
Calcium:204.44mg
20.44%
Zinc:2.85mg
19%
Potassium:582.74mg
16.65%
Vitamin A:773.02IU
15.46%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.13%
Vitamin B5:1.26mg
12.55%
Vitamin B12:0.57µg
9.51%
Vitamin E:1.36mg
9.05%
Vitamin D:1.35µg
9.01%
Vitamin K:5.76µg
5.48%