Chocolate and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups nonfat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 8 slices of whole-wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 1 (8-ounce) container strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 4 teaspoons bittersweet chocolate chips
• Cooking spray
• 2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla.
2. Set aside.
3. Place 1 tablespoon of ricotta in the center of 4 of the pieces of bread and spread around slightly.
4. Top with about 6 slices of strawberries and a teaspoon of chocolate chips.
5. Cover each with another piece of bread to make a "sandwich".
6. Spray a large nonstick skillet or griddle with cooking spray and preheat.
7. Carefully dip each of the "sandwiches" into the egg mixture until completely moistened.
8. Then place on the skillet and cook over a medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the outside is golden brown and the center is warm and chocolate is melted.
9. Transfer to serving places.
10. Top with remaining strawberries and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
11. Calories 270; Total Fat 8 g; (Sat Fat 3 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 0 g) ; Protein 15 g; Carb 38 g; Fiber 5 g; Cholesterol 170 mg; Sodium 390 mg
12. Note: *7 slices of whole wheat bread analyzed here since crust was removed*

eggs, nonfat milk, vanilla, ricotta cheese, bread, container strawberries, bittersweet chocolate chips, cooking spray, sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/chocolate-and-strawberry-stuffed-french-toast-recipe.html (may not work)