Protein French Toast Delight (Printable)

Custardy French toast enhanced with extra protein, ideal for a nourishing breakfast or snack.

# Ingredient list:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices whole grain or brioche bread, preferably slightly stale

→ Egg Mixture

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened almond milk (240 ml)
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese (120 g)
05 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (approximately 30 g)
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (15 ml)
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil (15 g)

→ Optional Toppings

11 - Fresh berries
12 - Sliced bananas
13 - Extra Greek yogurt
14 - Maple syrup

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth and uniformly combined.
02 - Preheat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt half the butter or heat half the coconut oil.
03 - Dip each bread slice into the egg batter, allowing it to absorb the mixture for 10 to 15 seconds on each side.
04 - Place the soaked bread slices onto the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and custardy throughout. Add remaining butter or oil as needed during cooking.
05 - Serve immediately with optional toppings such as fresh berries, sliced bananas, extra Greek yogurt, or maple syrup according to preference.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually fills you up instead of leaving you hungry an hour later.
  • You can make it in less time than it takes to brew a full pot of coffee.
  • The protein powder disappears into the batter—no weird aftertaste, just pure comfort.
02 -
  • Don't skip the Greek yogurt—it sounds like an odd addition, but it's the difference between regular French toast and the creamy kind that tastes like dessert for breakfast.
  • If your bread is too fresh, it'll fall apart; slightly stale bread has structure and soaks up the batter like it's meant to be.
03 -
  • Make the batter the night before so the protein powder has time to fully hydrate—the texture becomes even smoother.
  • Keep the skillet at medium heat, not higher; rushing it on high heat browns the outside before the custard inside sets properly.
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