Confession: I may or may not have eaten this Hot Chocolate Baked French Toast all by myself.
Mr. Making Life Sweet was traveling alllll last week for work, so let’s just say he missed out big time. I was planning to save him some but then before I knew it eight slices were gone. At this point, I figured I might as well finish the dish off. Whoops! Sorry, not sorry, hubby.
As a lover of all things baked, I’ve always liked french toast. My go-to recipe is for Quick-and-Easy Cinnamon French Toast (with cherries on top, of course). It’s perfect for any day of the week because it takes less than 10 minutes to make! This Hot Chocolate Baked French Toast with Peanut Butter Glaze is a different story. It’s not hard to make but it does take a bit longer since it has to bake in the oven. AKA definitely a weekend breakfast or brunch recipe.
Part of the reason why I couldn’t stop myself from eating this decadent, rich and delicious dish is the peanut butter glaze. You think eating a spoonful of peanut butter is good? Try a spoonful of peanut butter glaze. I know, I know, I’m totally being self-indulgent here, but everyone’s gotta indulge every now and then.
I tend to like thicker glazes, so if you’re wondering why the glaze looks thick in the pictures, it’s because it is! 
If you like a thinner glaze, feel free to add more milk when mixing it until you’re satisfied with the thickness.
I enjoyed this french toast with a steaming hot mocha, but if you’ve got an insatiable sweet tooth, I’d say this would be great with a cup of hot chocolate too. Truth: God, love, wine and chocolate makes everything better — in that order.
This is a sponsored post, written by me, and created in partnership with Canyon Bakehouse. All opinions expressed are straight from the heart.
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- 10 slices Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White bread
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar of choice (coconut, cane, honey)
- 2 cups canned coconut milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the peanut butter drizzle:
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 cup organic powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Grease a 9×9-inch baker and arrange the slices in the baker in overlapping rows, as shown in the pictures above.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, eggs and vanilla. Add cocoa powder and sugar and mix until combined. Pour hot chocolate mixture over the bread and coat as best as you can. You can use your hands to submerge the bread in the hot chocolate mixture if it doesn’t get coated from pouring. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the hot chocolate mixture is set in the center.
- For the peanut butter drizzle, place ingredients in a small bowl and stir until combined. Add more milk if necessary to thin out. Drizzle over baked French toast and serve warm with maple syrup.
OMG Lauren! This french toast looks amazing. That peanut butter glaze looks crazy good! What a breakfast treat!
Thank you, sweet friend! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!
Holy breakfast heaven! This french toast looks seriously delicious, Lauren! Total decadence up in here! LOVING the hot chocolate and peanut butter glaze!! No judgement for eating all of this to yourself, I’m pretty sure any normal person wouldn’t want to share this scrumptiousness!! Pinned! Cheers, my dear! <3
Haha I think you’re right! Thanks for the french toast love m’dear. Hope you’re having a fabulous week! <3
I have no words :O O my goodness…so GOOD!
Yummy!
Oh no, poor Mr. Sweet! On the other hand, not having to share is a win. And since he wasn’t around, you’ll have the best excuse to make them again. I also love thick glazes. I want to know it’s there, darn it!
This looks so decadent and delicious!!
The thing I love about this french toast recipe is it’s decadent without being overly rich. I can’t stand overly rich things, and this was the perfect balance of flavor!
Okay, one of our families favorite combos is PB & Chocolate. Seriously, how can you go wrong!? I’ve never thought of trying it on our french toast. This is goona rock my kid’s world!
You can’t go wrong with PB and chocolate that’s for sure!! Let me know what your kids think!!
My mouth is currently watering!!!
I’m not usually a fan of French toast, but I feel like I would love this!
If you like chocolate and peanut butter, my guess is you will LOVE this! Let me know if you end up trying it dear.
I like French toast… but this actually looks to die for… that glaze is not too thick for me! I would eat lots and lots of it!
I’m glad you like it Clare! Thanks so much.
Oh wow! That creamy peanut butter is calling my name! Especially all over this delicious and decadent french toast. Definitely food porn material here!
Haha thanks Olivia! I’m so glad you like it!
I definitely want this for breakfast asap, it sounds amazing! Especially that pb drizzle!
Thanks Sharon! Wishing I still had some to eat this morning and will definitely have to make again soon. (Good thing it comes together fast!!
two great tastes that taste great together!
My jaw actually dropped when I read the title of this. This looks absolutely amazing and is definitely everything I need in a breakfast!
Thanks Ashlyn! It’s a special treat, that’s for sure!
I literally cannot get over this goodness, this is so drool worthy! All the chocolate and pb please!!!
Yummmmm! Everything about this looks delish.
That peanut butter glaze looks amazing! Never would have thought of it, but I am going to have to try it out now!
I originally questioned the peanut butter glaze when I was thinking of making the hot chocolate french toast, but I’m so glad I tried it because it’s amazing!
I love everything about this recipe, and the pictures are mouth watering. I never thought of this combination before. Just amazing
Aww thanks so much Muna! I appreciate that!
I bet the almond milk mixed with the peanut butter is unbelievable in that glaze!
You got it, Christie! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.
Can I just start by eating that glaze with a spoon? What a marvelous french toast!!!
Ohhh I was totally eating it by the spoon! So good! Thanks Liz.
I am in love with this recipe! You are brilliant for creating it! Pinned!
Aww, you just made my morning! Thanks Elle!
This looks amazing!! My mouth is watering just reading the recipe! I need to have this. So glad you shared! I have to share and save for later!!
Thanks so much for your kind words and for sharing Rhiannon! I hope you like it!
Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my face. Holy smokes lady!! This looks and sounds beyond amazing. Definietly need to make this for breakfast Saturday morning!
You’re the sweetest! Thanks Kat! Let me know if you end up making it and enjoy every bite.
Oh my goodness Lauren this look AMAZINNGG. It totally don’t blame you for eating it all yourself! You might as well just make two next time – one for you and your hubby to save yourself the trouble! And I am totally on the same page with you about that glaze, I like it in that consistency! YUMMM ALERT.
Gaaaaah, this looks amazing! I don’t blame you one bit for eating it all yourself, I would have done the same thing. And that peanut butter glaze!! I die.
Oh WOW, this looks spectacular. Gah, droooooling!
oh yummy! Can I put an order in please?!
One batch of hot chocolate baked french toast coming to you through the blogosphere!
Oh my gosh, I could totally eat this by myself. That chocolate and peanut butter gets me every time!
This looks crazy good!
This looks outrageously delicious!! what a fabulous idea!
What my buddy Cheyanne said, “Holy breakfast heaven!” This one is OFF. THE. HOOK.
Thanks so much Kevin!!