Protein French Toast

5 from 5 votes

This High Protein French Toast recipe packs over 43 g of protein into a delicious breakfast. With crispy edges and a soft center, they are quick and easy to make in under 10 minutes. Perfect as a pre or post workout anabolic meal!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: High Protein, Low calorie

Keyword: bread, eggs, Greek yogurt, protein powder

Servings: serving

Ingredients

3 slices bread whole-grain or gluten-free if necessary
1 egg
⅓ cup (30 g) protein powder see notes*
¼ cup (60 g) Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
¼ cup (60 ml) milk of choice more if necessary

Optional Ingredients

½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
½ tsp vanilla extract optional
maple syrup optional, see notes*

Instructions

Add to a large bowl egg, Greek yogurt, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract. Stir well, using either a fork or a whisk.
Add to the custard protein powder and milk. Whisk until combined in a smooth batter free of lumps. If necessary, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk more (see notes*).
Dip each slice of bread into the protein batter until soaked on one side, then flip it with a fork and soak on the other side.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and grease it with cooking spray or butter. Once the surface is hot, add a soaked slice of bread. Cook for 2 -3 minutes, then flip and cook on the other side for additional 2 minutes. It is ready when golden brown and lightly crispy on the edges.
Serve protein French toast with your favorite toppings, such as Greek yogurt and sliced banana.

Notes

Ingredient Notes

Bread: Choose your favorite bread, gluten-free if is necessary. For more benefits and fibers, prefer whole grain options.
Egg: You can replace one whole egg with 2 egg white, but the protein toast will have a drier texture.
Greek yogurt: This recipe uses nonfat Greek yogurt, but you can substitute it with whole milk Greek yogurt, quark, or dairy-free yogurt.
Protein powder: If you don't have it, omit protein powder and reduce the amount of milk to 2 - 3 tablespoons.
Maple syrup: Since most flavored protein powders are already sweetened, there is no need for extra sweeteners. If using unflavored protein powder, you may need 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.

Protein Powder Notes

This recipe can be prepared with any type of protein powder - whey, vegan protein powder such as soy protein or pea protein, casein, protein blends and collagen.
I recommend vanilla flavored protein powder, but you can choose your favorite flavor.
Each type of protein powder absorbs liquids differently - vegan protein powder and casein tend to absorb more than whey. If the custard is too thick, add a couple of tablespoons of milk more until smooth.
If using unflavored protein, sweeten the mixture with about 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
Blend the custard, in case it is lumpy.

Storage Directions

To store. Let cool, then place protein French toast in an airtight container and refrigerate for a maximum of 4 days.
To freeze. Let cool, then pack individual slices in zipper bags and freeze for up to 6 months.
To reheat. Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge, if frozen. Reheat slices of bread in a hot skillet for 1 - 2 minutes on each side.

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