Cocoa-Hazelnut “French Toast” with Pear
An indulgent treat when you're in need of a sweet fix
Serving Size
1 bowl
Servings
1
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Ingredients
2 slices (cut into cubes)
whole grain bread
1/2 cup chopped
Bosc or Comice pears
2 tsp, divided
maple syrup
1
egg
1/3 cup
non-fat milk
1 Tbsp
unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp
vanilla extract
1/4 tsp
cinnamon
pinch of
kosher salt
1 Tbsp
non-fat Greek yogurt
1 Tbsp chopped
hazelnuts
Directions
An indulgent treat when you're in need of a sweet fix Change out the fruit to suit the season: 1/2 cup chopped mango, fresh raspberries or blueberries would be terrific here.
- Grease a medium microwave-safe bowl. Add bread and pears and toss together. Drizzle with 1 tsp syrup.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg, milk, cocoa, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over bread mixture, and let sit 1 minute.
- Cover bowl with a paper towel, and microwave on high until puffed and set, about 2 minutes.
- Combine yogurt with remaining syrup and dollop onto cooked “French toast.” Sprinkle with hazelnuts.
Nutrition Information
| Calories | 430 |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Sodium | 560 mg |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
Jennifer Kushnier