PB&J French Toast
This Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast is perfect for a delicious weekend breakfast or brunch. It’s crispy and crunchy and easy to make right on your stovetop.
Servings: 12 slices
Equipment
- cast-iron griddle
- large Shallow Dishes
Ingredients
Strawberry Jelly
- 4 cups strawberries quartered
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
PB&J French Toast
- 6 cups peanut butter Cap'n Crunch
- 7 eggs lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1 brioche bread cut into 1-inch slices
- 6 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 cup powdered sugar reserve a little extra to dust on top when serving
Instructions
Strawberry Jelly
- Place all of the ingredients into a food processor and puree.
- Pour the strawberry jelly into a dish and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.
PB&J French Toast
- Bring a large cast-iron griddle to medium-low heat.
- Pour the cereal into a food processor and pulse until the cereal is in small, coarse crumbs (roughly the textured).
- In a large, shallow dish, combine the milk, eggs, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk to combine. Pour the cereal crumbs into a second shallow dish.
- Soak 2 slices of bread in the first mixture for about 30 seconds on each side, shake off the excess, then land in the cereal crumbs.
- Coat both sides and the edges, then place the prepared bread on the griddle until golden brown and toasted, about 5 minutes per side. Repeat for the remaining slices.
- Remember: Use butter between batches to keep the griddle greased.
- Serve warm with the strawberry jelly and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 89g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 0.005mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg
Disclaimer
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