Nutella French Toast : An Easy But Indulgent Breakfast
French toast for breakfast is a bit of a classic, but have you tried Nutella French toast yet? It’s an indulgent way to break your fast for sure, but it’s oh so satisfying. Why not treat yourself this weekend?
Whilst we were away in the New Forest last month, I was given the remainder of a bag of wholemeal sliced bread to take home. This is not something I would normally buy as I make my own bread, so I was keen to use it up quickly.
Nutella French Toast
I also had some ancient Nutella that has been sitting in a jar since I don’t know when and I thought it was time to remove it and make a bit more room in my overcrowded cupboard.
Why not kill two birds with one stone and use up those annoying leftovers? The solution: an indulgent breakfast of French toast. Not just any old pain perdu I might add, but Nutella French toast in sandwich form.
Jolly delicious it is too. Eggy bread and melting chocolate is something that’s now in my repertoire. I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of it before. It’s even better with good bread and my homemade chocolate cashew nut spread. Or even my raw chocolate nut spread.
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Sharing
Tea Time Treats, hosted by Karen of Lavender and Lovage and Janie over at The Hedge Combers, is all about toast this month, so my very moreish Nutella French Toast is winging its way in that direction.
As both the bread and Nutella needed using up and I can never bear to throw anything away unless it crawls out of the door of its own accord, I am also sending this off to the No Waste Food Challenge hosted over at Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary.
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Choclette x
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Nutella French Toast – The Recipe
Nutella French Toast
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices wholemeal bread
- 2 tbsp chocolate hazelnut spread (I used Nutella)
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp crème fraîche (I used homemade)
- 1 drop cardamom extract (or spice of choice)
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 knob butter
- 1 dash rapeseed oil
Instructions
- Spread the Nutella over two of the bread slices, then press the other slices on top to create a sandwich.4 thick slices wholemeal bread, 2 tbsp chocolate hazelnut spread
- Beat the eggs, crème fraîche, cardamom and sesame seeds together and pour into a flattish container.2 eggs, 2 tbsp crème fraîche, 1 drop cardamom extract, 2 tsp sesame seeds
- Dip the sandwiches into the mixture, first one side then the other.
- Add the butter and oil to a frying pan over a medium low heat.1 knob butter, 1 dash rapeseed oil
- Place one sandwich into the pan and fry for 3 minutes or so until golden, then turn over and fry the other side. Repeat with the other sandwich and eat whilst hot.
Oh my god, not sure how I missed this one! We’re going campoing this weekend (yes, in December!) and I so want to make a dairy free version of this – thanks for the inspiration petal 😉
Janie x
But you camp every day Janice 😉 You’re right though, this would be a great breakfast for camping. Have fun 🙂
Goodness me this sounds like the PERFECT breakfast! Thank you for sharing with the no waste food challenge, and apologies for the delay in commenting!
No problem Elizabeth, I know what it’s like. Glad you liked it 🙂
This looks delicious! I have a slight nutella addiction so I may have to try this soon 🙂
Stevie.
Thanks Stevie, sounds like a perfect breakfast for you 🙂
I like the idea, will definitely give it a try!
Oh yes! These have my name on x
I think they might have mine on too – for breakfast this weekend 😉
I live in France – what’s not to like about this? Please do tell though – how do you make your Crème fraîche?
it’s so very simple. Just add a tbsp or two of buttermilk to 300ml double cream and leave in a warm place overnight or for 8 hours or so until set. It’s soooo delicious.
I love French Toast, but haven’t really tried it since going GF. Making my mouth water!!!!
Do you think GF bread just wouldn’t work Kate?
It’s hard to know. The texture is quite different and although you can get some great toast, it reacts differently when it takes on extra moisture. I will have to give a few loaves a try and see where we get!
This is certainly indulgent Choclette. Send me some please.
I’ll swap you some for your almond porridge Bintu.
Great idea for using up your leftovers. I’m sure it would be tastier with your own bread and chocolate spread! Thanks for the inspiration I think I know what to make for the weekend.
Thanks Ros. You could always try it with peanut butter 😉
What a treat! I’ll try if with the homemade peanutella I have in the fridge. Delish!
That sounds delicious too. I’m going to be trying it next with my homemade cashew nut chocolate spread – haven’t tried making it with peanuts.
There’s not much chance that I’ll have homemade creme fraiche when I make this, but as for the rest, I’m totally on board. I’ve been staring at the nutella in my cupboard thinking that I should be using it ….
Haha crème fraîche is a synch to make – really. Go for it, it’s a good way to use that jar.
Hard to believe you have nutella that just lingers at the back of the cupboard! I am sure your chocolate cashew nut butter will not linger so long
And it is a great idea for french toast – we do a vegan version that I would love to try stuffed with some nice chocolate filling
I’m not really a fan of nutella Johanna as I find it too sweet and don’t really like the ingredients they put in. My jar of homemade spread has already gone 😉
I’m wondering how you do a vegan version – will come over to find out.
Wow this sounds just great! I love nutella on toast so I bet this is lovely! x
Nutella on toast + 🙂
What a great idea and so simple – surprised no thought of it before!! Definitely going to try this one.
Let me know what you think if you do try it Heidi.
With home made creme fraiche, homemade bread and homemade chocolate cashew nut spread living in your house must be amazing. GG
Haha GG, sometimes it really is 🙂
I love French toast and chocolate, but never thought about having them together. Sounds like a great combination! x
Nor had I until I did it Lilinha. I will now be repeating it with my homemade chocolate cashew spread.
A great use of all the leftovers! This looks mouthwatering.
Thanks Angie – that’s just what I’m thinking as I sit here wishing my fast day was over 😉
Anything that involves Nutella is amazing in my opinion, so I bet this is really great!
I’m thinking it would be even better with my homemade cashew nut chocolate spread 🙂