5-Minute Peanut Butter French Toast That Melts Hearts
A decadent brunch recipe featuring peanut butter and chocolate French toast for a sweet weekend treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche or thick Texas toast, cut into cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Optional toppings: melted chocolate drizzle, chopped peanuts, powdered sugar, maple syrup
Instructions
- Prep the custard by whisking eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
- Coat each brioche cube in the custard mixture, ensuring all sides are soaked.
- Melt butter in a skillet and cook the soaked cubes until golden brown on all sides.
- Drizzle peanut butter over warm cubes and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Top with optional toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread for best texture.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar if preferred.
- Serve warm for the best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg