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Nutella French Toast

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BY Ayeh Manfre · UPDATED: Feb 21, 25 · PUBLISHED: Feb 12, 22 · 2 Comments
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Start your special day with a sweet twist on french toast. Filled with oozing warm Nutella and topped with fresh strawberries, just yum!

This Nutella French Toast is such a fun and decadent recipe to make for brunch! 

Perfect to make for a loved one, or yourself, on Valentine's day, Mother's Day, a birthday, or any day really hehe.

What better way to start a special day than warm french toast, oozing with warm Nutella…yum!

The base is actually the same recipe as my healthy french toast that I’ve shared previously.

It's a healthier french toast recipe as it does not include any butter, cream, or sugar, leaving all the indulgence to the Nutella. I also prefer to use sourdough bread for my recipe, but you can also use brioche bread to make it extra rich. 

You only need a handful of staple ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen right now!

Another simple sweet breakfast or treat idea is my viral custard yogurt toast!

Table of Contents
  • Ingredients to make Nutella Stuffed French Toast
  • How to make Nutella French Toast
  • Tips for Nutella French Toast Recipe
  • FAQs
  • More Toast Recipes
  • More Brunch Ideas
  • Recipe
  • Comments

Ingredients to make Nutella Stuffed French Toast

  • Sliced bread, I’ve used thick sliced sourdough for this recipe however you can use your preferred bread. You just want to make sure it's not too thin as this can make the french toast soggy. To make it extra rich, you can also use brioche bread too
  • Nutella is of course the star of the dish! I’ve noted 3-4 tablespoons in this recipe which makes 2 nutella sandwiches. You can of course add more or less depending on your preference and size of bread. If you don't have access to Nutella, you can also use any chocolate hazelnut spread to make the stuffed french toast
  • Egg I’ve used a medium free range egg to make the custard egg mixture
  • Milk you can use your preferred milk. I've used unsweetened almond milk in this recipe
  • Vanilla extract gives the custard a nice vanilla scent and flavour 
  • A pinch of salt is added to the egg mixture to balance out the sweetness
  • Garnish, I’ve used a dusting of cacao powder and fresh strawberries
  • Some other garnish options are: raspberries, banana slices, berries, icing sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, ice cream

How to make Nutella French Toast

  1. Make dipping mixture. In a deep bowl, add an egg, milk, vanilla, salt and whisk together to make the custard egg mixture
  2. Prepare bread. Spread about approximately a tablespoon of Nutella to each four slices of bread. Then stick the breads together to create two Nutella sandwiches (Nutella on the insides)
  3. Dip bread into mixture. Place each sandwich in the custard egg mixture, one at a time and leave it to stand for 1-2 minutes on each side to allow the mixture to be soaked into the bread. You want it coated nicely, but not to be too soggy. Repeat for both sandwiches
  4. Time to cook. Heat 1-2 teaspoons of oil in a frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Place the soaked sandwiches in the pan and cook for a few minutes on each side until they are golden brown.

    Slice in half to show off the oozing melted Nutella, dust with cacao powder or powdered sugar, garnish with strawberries and they're ready to be enjoyed!

Tips for Nutella French Toast Recipe

  1. Add a good amount of Nutella to each slice. About 1 tablespoon per slice will be great, but will depend on the size and thickness of your bread.
  2. Try and use day old bread as fresh bread will be too soft and can become soggy
  3. If using sourdough bread like I have here, ensure to use slices of bread without large holes so you don't loose any precious Nutella when the french toast is being cooked
  4. If you’re using thin slices of bread, reduce the soaking time slightly so it doesnt become too sloppy
  5. Its best to cook over medium heat. Don’t cook on a high heat as you don’t want to burn the outside of the bread

FAQs

What's the best bread to use for Nutella French Toast?

It's always best to use day old bread to make french toast. Thicker softer bread is typically used such as Brioche or even Challah bread. I however prefer using Sourdough bread which I have in this recipe for a lighter french toast

How long do you soak the bread to make French Toast?

Soak in the mixture for a few minutes on each side. It will feel soggy but that’s ok as you want the bread to have absorbed most of the custard egg mixture

What can I serve with Nutella French Toast?

I like to serve it with fresh fruit such as strawberries or raspberries. This gives a nice freshness as the toast is rich

More Toast Recipes

  • Brioche French Toast
  • Healthy French Toast
  • Custard Yogurt Toast
  • Panettone French Toast
  • Burrata Toast
  • Sweet Potato Toast
  • Creamy Mushroom Toast

More Brunch Ideas

  • Greek Yogurt Pancakes
  • Crispy Feta Fried Eggs
  • Breakfast Bagel
  • Zucchini Corn Fritters
  • Mediterranean Frittata
  • Panettone Bread Pudding

I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to tag @cookingwithayeh and share your Nutella French Toast photo on Instagram so I can share the love.

Recipe

Nutella French Toast

4.60 from 5 votes
Start your special day with a sweet twist on french toast. Filled with oozing warm Nutella and topped with fresh strawberries, just yum!
Author: Ayeh Manfre
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 395kcal
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Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins

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Ingredients 

  • 4 slices of bread - here I’ve used sourdough
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk - I've used almond milk
  • 3-4 tablespoon Nutella
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Coconut oil or your preferred oil or butter for frying
  • Garnish strawberries and cocao powder or icing sugar

Instructions

  • In a deep bowl, add the egg, milk, vanilla, salt and whisk together to make the custard egg mixture
  • Spread about approximately a tablespoon or less of Nutella to each four slices of bread. You can add a little more or less depending on how sweet you like it, and also depending on the size of your bread
  • Stick the breads together to create two nutella sandwiches (nutella on the insides)
  • Place each sandwich in the custard egg mixture, one at a time and leave it to stand for 1-2 minutes on each side to allow the mixture to be soaked into the bread. You want it coated nicely, but not to be too soggy. Repeat for both sandwiches
  • Heat 1-2 teaspoons of oil in a frying pan or skillet over medium heat. Place the soaked sandwiches in the pan and pan fry for a few minutes on each side until they are golden brown
  • Slice in half  to show off the the oozing melted nutella, dust with cacao powder or powdered sugar, garnish with strawberries and they're ready to be enjoyed!
⭐️ Final Step! Would love if you left a rating and comment to let me know how it went. Your feedback helps inspire others and means alot ❤️

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 4mg
Keywords: brunch, valentines

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  1. Julie says

    February 25, 2022 at 4:14 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is easy and so delicious.
    The perfect Sunday brunch!
    Don’t save it for a special occasion.

    Reply
    • Ayeh says

      February 25, 2022 at 4:32 pm

      Hehe yes! Everyday is a special occasion 🙂

      Reply
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