Here's a simplified eggless chocolate French toast recipe broken down into 8 easy steps:

In a bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, sugar, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.

Gradually add milk to the dry ingredients, whisking continuously until smooth.

Stir in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.

Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt butter or add oil.

Dip each bread slice in the chocolate batter, coating both sides and letting excess drip off.

Cook the coated bread slices in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.

While cooking, get your desired toppings ready (like powdered sugar, fresh fruit, or syrups).

Transfer the cooked French toast to plates, add toppings, and serve warm.