Fluffy Protein-Packed French Toast

This Fluffy Protein-Packed French Toast is the perfect breakfast choice if you want something that's both delicious and nutritious. Made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen, this recipe is easy to follow and makes the fluffiest and most mouth-watering French toast ever!

The addition of vanilla extract, cinnamon, and protein powder not only enhances the flavor but also provides you with a 29 grams of protein per serving and a boost of energy to start your day off right! This breakfast treat is a game-changer and will quickly become a household favorite!

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

Protein French Toast is a breakfast dish that's both yummy and healthy! It's a twist on the classic French toast recipe that we all know and love, but with added protein powder to increase the protein content of the dish.

1. High protein content: Protein French toast contains more protein than traditional French toast due to the added protein powder. This makes it an excellent choice for people who want to increase their protein intake. Read this article from VeryWell Fit to learn more about the health benefits of consuming a protein filled breakfast.
2. Satisfying and filling: The combination of protein, eggs, and bread makes protein French toast a satisfying and filling breakfast option that can help you stay full throughout the morning.
3. Customizable: Protein French toast is a versatile dish that can be made with different types of bread and protein powder. You can also add a variety of toppings to customize it to your liking.
4. Easy to make: Protein French toast is simple to make, and doesn't require a lot of time or effort. You just need a few ingredients and a griddle or pan to cook it on.
5. Nutritious: Depending on the type of bread and toppings you use, protein French toast can be a nutritious breakfast option that provides a range of vitamins and minerals.

Recipe Ingredients

• 6 slices bread
• 2 large eggs
• 4 large egg whites or ½ cup liquid egg whites
• ½ cup milk of choice
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda

How to Make Fluffy Protein French Toast

1. Preheat a non-stick griddle or pan over medium-high heat.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the protein powder to the mixing bowl and whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.
4. Dip each slice of bread into the egg and protein powder mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
5. Place the bread on the griddle or pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6. Once cooked, remove the French toast from the griddle or pan and repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread.

Healthy Toppings

• Greek Yogurt
• Caramelized Apples
• Fresh Berries
• Homemade Cinnamon Whipped Cream
• Nut Butter
• Honey
• Maple Syrup
• Molasses

Substitutions

There are several substitutions you can make to this protein French toast recipe depending on your dietary preferences and restrictions.

• Bread: You can use any type of bread you like for this recipe. Whole wheat, sourdough, gluten-free, or even keto bread are all great options.
• Milk: You can use any type of milk you like for this recipe, such as almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
• Protein powder: whey protein, casein protein or even plant-based protein are all great option for this recipe. I would suggest sticking to flavors such as vanilla, cinnamon, or caramel for best results with this recipe.
• Vanilla extract: If you don't have vanilla extract omit it altogether.
• Cinnamon: You can use other spices such as nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon.
• Salt: You can omit the salt if you prefer.

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