Eggless French Toast Pockets For Fun Kiddie Lunchboxes

By Devi Poojari

These crunchy, gooey delicious French toast pockets are playful as well as super kid-friendly for them to bite into. From jam to Nutella to ham and cheese, stuff them with all kinds of sweet and savoury fillings.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup milk 3 tablespoons custard powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 4 slices white bread 4-5 tablespoons Nutella/jam Butter, for frying

METHOD

Mix together the custard powder, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.

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Pour the milk in a slow stream and continue to whisk to avoid any lumps and combine thoroughly.

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Add the vanilla extract and set aside until ready to use.

METHOD

Using the back of the spoon, press the centre of a slice of white bread lightly.

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Dollop some jam or Nutella in the concaved centre and top up with another slice of bread.

METHOD

Using a cookie cutter or lid from a jar, cut out the sandwich into roundels.

METHOD

Dip in the resting custard and fry in butter for 2 minutes on each side.

METHOD

Serve warm, with a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.