Protein French Toast Delight (Printable version)

Custardy French toast with protein, whole grain bread, and creamy toppings for a filling start.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

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

→ Egg Mixture

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
04 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
05 - 1 scoop (about 1 oz) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
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

→ Optional Toppings

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk eggs, milk, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt together in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
02 - Warm a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add half the butter or oil.
03 - Dip each bread slice into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for 10 to 15 seconds on each side.
04 - Arrange soaked bread slices on the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and custardy. Add remaining butter or oil as needed.
05 - Serve immediately with chosen toppings such as fresh berries, sliced bananas, extra Greek yogurt, or maple syrup.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy while actually keeping you satisfied for hours.
  • The protein powder dissolves seamlessly—no gritty texture or weird aftertaste.
  • You can make it on a random Tuesday and feel genuinely proud of yourself.
02 -
  • If your custard is lumpy, strain it through a fine mesh sieve before dipping—it makes an enormous difference in the final texture.
  • Slightly stale bread is non-negotiable; fresh soft bread will disintegrate the moment it hits the custard and the skillet.
  • Don't skip the salt—it's what makes the cinnamon taste bright instead of one-dimensional.
03 -
  • Room temperature eggs whisk into the yogurt without creating lumps, which changes the whole texture outcome.
  • A quarter-inch thick slice of slightly stale brioche soaks up custard perfectly without dissolving—toast fresh bread lightly if that's all you have.
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