This easy Chocolate Strawberry Brioche French Toast is crusted with coconut, coconut whipped cream, and chocolate covered strawberries for a crunchy, creamy breakfast that is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
It’s almost D Day.
Or should I say V DAY?!
See what I did there. Tricky tricky.
So, what are your opinions on the day? Do you celebrate it with wine + chocolate truffles + your significant other? Or do you celebrate it with wine + yourself + …. A heart shaped voodoo doll because it’s just some made up Hallmark holiday?
Personally, I am like Belgium. Or is it Sweden? Whatever, I’m just netural. I’ve got one foot in the I-wanna-celebrate-because-then-the-hubs-has-to-take-me-for-fancy-dinner-and–buy-me-flowers corner, and the other foot in the what-a-dumb-holiday corner.
How-ev-er, no matter if you’re on team ooey-gooey lovey-dovey goodness or team why-does-February-14-even-exist, I KNOW that you like healthy high protein french toast.
And even if you’re one of those rare non-french-toast-eating people, you’ll like this one.
I mean, the outside is coated with crispety, crunchety coconut flakes.
Which is then topped with CHOCOLATE Coconut whipped cream and chocolate strawberries. <00 Can you EVER go wrong with dunking fresh, sweet strawberries in rich, smooth chocolate?
The correct answer to that is no. No you cannot.
I debated reverting to my usual healthy-food-loving ways and using whole wheat bread for this. But, it’s Valentine’s Day which means, like ALL holidays that involve some sort of sugary delicious YUMS, calories don’t count.
PLUS, like our Kale Salad, we used superfood coconut. And Truvia. So you can feel really good about yourself and your healthy breakfast choices.
Anyways. I used the king of all breads: soft, buttery Brioche. If you’re like me, and consider yourself a French toast connoisseur (is that a thing?) you’ll agree that the bread is KEYKEYKEY x 100.
And you don’t mess with keykeykey x 100. That shenangians is IMPORTANT.
Besides the whole “hails from the land of OHMYGOSHYUM land” aspect of this breakfast, you wanna know another really good reason to eat it?
Valentine’s Day justsohappens to be on Saturday.
And you know what they say?
Saturdays are for breakfast in bed.
But, I may have just made that up.
You understand.
I also shared the Chocolate Strawberry Brioche French Toast Recipe on Food Fanatic! So make sure to head there to check it out!
If you make this recipe, please remember to tag @foodfaithfit and #foodfaithfitness on Instagram! I LOVE seeing your recipe re-creations! 🙂
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Michelle @ Modern Acupuncture says
This looks fantastic! I’ve never considering using coconut in French Toast batter! How luxurious. I’m firmly in the “Yay, Valentine’s Day!” camp, because at the very least, no matter what else goes wrong, there is always chocolate. Without fail. Also, I love that you end your recipe instructions with “Devour!”
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA YES! Chocolate for the win!
Glad you approve…I feel like if you don’t wanna DEVOUR something, why bother eating it 😉 Thanks Michelle!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
Whoa girlfriend! I know what I am telling Dustin to make me on VDay!
Taylor Kiser says
He better make it or else! Thanks girlfriend!
Steph says
Yum!! Omg, all I can say is yum!!
P.S. my mouth is so totally drooling right now >3<
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! Then I will consider my work done 😉 Thank you Steph!!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
Sharing this with an Aussie doesn’t count as cheating does it….
Taylor Kiser says
I’ll say no.. Just for you 😉
Rachel @ Bakerita says
OMG I need to have this. I’m in the in-between of loving and hating Valentine’s Day, but if someone gives me an excuse to eat a lot of chocolate (like this french toast!!), than I am most definitely going to take the opportunity.
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both girl. I don’t say no to chocolate! Thanks!!
Kathleen @ yummy crumble says
This looks amazing! I’m with you on the V-day thing. I’m half in the dumb holiday side but if it involves chocolate, I would wear a Cupid costume.
Taylor Kiser says
HAHA Love the cupid costume! 😉 Thanks Kathleen!
Rachel @ {i love} my disorganized life says
Hi Taylor! This french toast looks irresistible! That’s why I’ve chosen it as my Hot Shot pick of the week for Wednesday Whatsits! When voting for Big Shot goes live with our next link party {Tuesday evening 11pm EST} be sure to tell all your friends and family to vote for you!
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you so much Rachel!! 😀
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
What a beautiful recipe! These would be fantastic for a Valentine’s day breakfast!
Taylor Kiser says
That is what I was thinking too! 🙂 Thank you Shelby!
Renee says
You had me at coconut! This looks like a must try recipe!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Renee!