Chocolate and Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and vanilla. Set aside.
Place 1 tablespoon of ricotta in the center of 4 of the pieces of bread and spread around slightly. Top
with about 6 slices of strawberries and a teaspoon of chocolate chips. Cover each with another piece of bread to make a "sandwich".
Lightly butter a large nonstick skillet or griddle and preheat. Carefully dip each of the "sandwiches"
into the egg mixture until completely moistened. 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.
Transfer to serving places. Top with remaining strawberries.