Homemade Peanut Butter Jelly French Toast!

Homemade Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) French toast is a delightful twist on the classic breakfast dish. It combines the sweetness of jelly or jam with the rich creaminess of peanut butter, all sandwiched between slices of French toast. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

For the French Toast:

• 4 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or your choice)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• Butter or cooking spray for frying

For the PB&J Filling:

• 2-4 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2-4 tablespoons jelly or jam (your favorite flavor)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the French Toast:a. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon (if using). This will be your French toast batter.

   b. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or cooking spray to grease the surface.

   c. Dip a slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated, but don’t soak it for too long. You want it to be wet but not falling apart.

   d. Place the dipped bread slice in the preheated skillet and cook until it’s golden brown and crispy on both sides, usually about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat this process for all the slices of bread.

2. Assemble the PB&J French Toast:a. Once you’ve cooked all the French toast slices, spread a layer of peanut butter on two of them.

   b. Spread a layer of jelly or jam on the other two slices.

   c. Carefully sandwich the peanut butter and jelly slices together to create two PB&J French toast sandwiches.

3. Serve:a. You can serve the PB&J French toast sandwiches as-is, or you can cut them into halves or quarters for a fun presentation.

   b. Optionally, you can dust the sandwiches with powdered sugar or drizzle them with a bit of maple syrup for extra sweetness.

Enjoy your homemade PB&J French toast for a delicious and nostalgic breakfast or brunch. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory, and you can customize it by using your favorite type of bread, peanut butter, and jelly or jam flavors.