Nutella Stuffed French Toast Bites, gluten-free
These gluten-free Nutella Stuffed French Toast Bites are a game changer! The combination of slice bread stuffed with Nutella, then dipped into a vanilla custard, lightly fried, and then coated in cinnamon sugar is decadent, delicious, and addictive. It is the perfect recipe for a weekend brunch, a fun sweet treat, or a special occasion dessert.
What is French Toast?
French Toast is bread dipped in a batter of egg and milk and then lightly fried until golden. It is then topped with syrup, sugar, and cinnamon. It is a popular breakfast or brunch dish, often served in cafés. Traditionally, stale bread was used to make this dish as a way of using old bread that would have otherwise been thrown out. Today, it is seen as a decadent, elegant and luscious brunch staple.
Watch How to Make It
Helpful Tips
Bread
I recommend using gluten-free bread that is thick, spongy, and a few days old. Stale bread works best, however, it is not a necessity.
Egg and Milk Mixture
To avoid random bits of white egg or yolk, make sure the egg and milk mixture has been whisked well. Also, when dunking the bread bites into the mixture, make sure this is only for a few seconds a side to avoid making the French toast soggy.
Nutella
Make sure that the Nutella has been spread all the way to the corners of the bread so every bite has Nutella.
Dairy Free Options
It may seem impossible, but this recipe can be made dairy free. Simply swap Nutella for a vegan option chocolate spread along with the milk and butter.
Here is what I have used:
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Nutella Stuffed French Toast Bites, Gluten-Free
Serves 4
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 12 minutes
French Toast:
8 slices gluten-free bread (I used TipTop Gluten-Free )
4 tablespoons Nutella (vegan alternative for dairy free)
2 eggs
½ milk (soy or almond milk for dairy free)
½ teaspoon vanilla essence
2 tablespoons butter (vegan alternative for dairy free)
Coating:
1/5 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings:
Banana and blueberries
Maple syrup
Almond flakes
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a shallow dish combine the caster sugar and cinnamon. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla essence. Set both aside.
2. Cut off the crusts of the bread and then spread a thin layer of Nutella across one side of the bread. Bring together two slices of bread, creating a sandwich. Cut the sandwich into quarters. Repeat with the other slices of bread.
3. Take the sandwich quarters and dip them into the egg mixture. In a large pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Place the soaked bread in the pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining bread.
4. Remove from the pan, and dip each into the sugar and cinnamon coating until thoroughly covered.
5. Top with banana slices, blueberries, maple syrup, and almond flakes. Serve.
Don’t like Nutella? Try this recipe with peanut butter or strawberry jam.
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Recipe and Photography by Margaret Pahos for @CreateCookShare
