Chocolate and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

I have decided that one evening out of the week we are going to have breakfast for supper. This is usually a hit with both the girls and Mike. I have recently discovered a show on The Cooking Channel called Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger. She is a nutritionist that has her own cooking show. So far I have loved everything she has made. Of course I have to alter some of it as I am vegetarian, but I am so excited that I am able to try new recipes. This recipe was great and easy to make, but the girls were not a fan. I think their lack of enthusiasm was due to the ricotta. It was their first time trying this and since they are not good with milk, it probably did not settle well with them. So unfortunately, this one is out for my babies. I hope you enjoy.

Chocolate and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups nonfat milk (I used lactose free milk)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 8 slices of whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 1 (8-ounce) container strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 4 teaspoons bittersweet chocolate chips
• Cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Method:

1) In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla. Set aside.

2) Place 1 tablespoon of ricotta in the center of 4 of the pieces of bread and spread around slightly. 

3) 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. 

5) 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.

6) Transfer to serving places. Top with remaining strawberries and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Note: I cut the crust off of the bread before making these up. 

 My girls playing with their pots and pans as I make this recipe.

 Olivia frying up some crackers!

 Juliana stirring a pot of cracker stew...lol