Protein French Toast Delight (Printable)

Custardy French toast enriched with protein powder and Greek yogurt for a wholesome morning meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

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

→ Egg Mixture

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup (8 fl oz) milk, dairy or unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1/2 cup (4 oz) plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese
05 - 1 scoop (about 1 oz) vanilla or unflavored protein powder
06 - 1 tbsp (0.5 fl oz) maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

10 - 1 tbsp (0.5 oz) unsalted butter or coconut oil

→ Optional Toppings

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

# How to Make:

01 - Combine eggs, milk, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Place a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add half the butter or oil and allow it to melt and coat the surface.
03 - Submerge each bread slice into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for 10 to 15 seconds on each side to absorb the custard fully.
04 - Transfer soaked bread slices to the preheated skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the exterior is golden brown and the interior remains custardy. Add remaining butter or oil as needed during cooking.
05 - Serve immediately with your selection of optional toppings such as fresh berries, sliced bananas, extra Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of maple syrup.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It keeps you full for hours—no mid-morning energy crash.
  • Tastes like a dessert breakfast but packs 20 grams of protein per serving.
  • Takes 20 minutes total, making it realistic even on weekday mornings.
02 -
  • Slightly stale bread is non-negotiable—it soaks without dissolving into mush.
  • Don't skip the salt and vanilla; they're what transform this from protein-powder breakfast into something genuinely delicious.
  • Watch the heat; medium is not a suggestion, it's the difference between custardy and rubbery.
03 -
  • Make the custard mixture the night before and refrigerate it—everything melds better and you'll save time in the morning.
  • If your protein powder is vanilla and you don't like vanilla in breakfast, use unflavored or swap the vanilla extract for almond extract for an entirely different vibe.
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