Description
Transform your mornings with Nutella-Stuffed Hot Chocolate French Toast, a decadent fusion of rich cocoa, gooey Nutella, and fluffy French toast. Perfect for cozy weekends or special occasions, this indulgent breakfast treat is easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Fudge Sauce
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
French Toast
- 1½ cups coconut milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 slices gluten-free bread
- Coconut oil (for cooking)
Cinnamon Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup coconut whipped cream
Optional Toppings
- Fresh berries
- Powdered sugar
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
Make the Fudge Sauce
- Combine dark chocolate chips, coconut oil, and coconut milk in a small saucepan.
- Heat over low, stirring until smooth, or microwave in 30-second intervals. Set aside.
2. Prepare the French Toast Mixture
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together coconut milk, cocoa powder, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
3. Cook the French Toast
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp coconut oil.
- Dip each bread slice into the chocolate mixture, coating both sides. Let excess drip off.
- Cook slices in the skillet for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread, adding more oil as needed.
4. Make Cinnamon Coconut Whipped Cream
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon into the coconut whipped cream. Stir until evenly combined.
5. Assemble the French Toast
- Spread a layer of Nutella on one slice of French toast.
- Add a dollop of cinnamon coconut whipped cream and drizzle with fudge sauce.
- Top with another slice to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining slices.
6. Garnish and Serve
- Drizzle more fudge sauce over each sandwich.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh berries or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American