Peanut Butter Chocolate Bacon Toast

Description

Oatmeal bread slices are soaked in a vanilla maple egg custard then pan-fried until golden and crisp before being spread with creamy peanut butter, topped with crumbled crispy bacon, and finished with a chocolate syrup drizzle. This sweet and savory French toast creation delivers a rich nutty pork experience with cocoa notes using pantry staples and comes together in about 25 minutes for one generous serving.

Cultural Background

French toast traces its roots to ancient Rome where a 4th-century cookbook featured bread soaked in milk and eggs then fried, known as aliter dulcia. In France it became pain perdu or lost bread to revive stale loaves, while the American version added sweet toppings and savory elements like bacon. Peanut butter and chocolate reflect 20th-century U.S. pantry innovations pairing with classic French toast techniques for a modern sweet-savory twist.

Recipe Info

PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
SERVINGS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy

Ingredients

• 2 slices wholegrain oatmeal bread
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 2-3 strips bacon
• 1 tablespoon butter for frying
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1-2 tablespoons chocolate syrup for drizzling

Instructions

1. In a shallow bowl or pie plate whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined to form the custard.
2. Place the 2 slices of oatmeal bread in the custard and let soak for 1-2 minutes per side until the bread is saturated but not falling apart.
3. While the bread soaks heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon strips until crispy about 4-6 minutes turning once then remove drain on paper towel and crumble into pieces.
4. In the same skillet or a clean one melt the butter over medium heat then add the soaked bread slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges.
5. Remove the French toast to a plate spread each slice evenly with peanut butter then sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top.
6. Drizzle generously with chocolate syrup and serve immediately while warm.

Tips

- Use day-old bread for better absorption without becoming soggy and press gently after soaking to remove excess custard.
- Cook on medium not high heat to achieve even golden browning without burning the exterior before the inside sets.
- Substitute blueberry jam for a fruity twist or cocoa powder mixed with a bit of milk if chocolate syrup is unavailable.

Nutrition

Calories: 720
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 58g
Fat: 42g

Tags

Breakfast, Lunch, Pork, Bread or flatbread, Sweet, Under 1 hour