Protein French Toast (Printable)

Custardy toast enriched with protein powder and Greek yogurt for a satisfying start to your day.

# 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 30 g) 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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It genuinely fills you up—no mid-morning energy crash that makes you raid the pantry.
  • The protein powder disappears into the batter like magic, leaving only a subtle vanilla sweetness.
  • You can have it ready and cooking in under five minutes, which matters when you're running late.
02 -
  • Stale bread is non-negotiable—fresh bread turns to mush, but bread that's been sitting out for a day absorbs the custard perfectly.
  • Don't skip the whisking step; protein powder needs serious blending or you'll get gritty pockets that taste like you're eating a supplement.
  • Your heat level matters more than your recipe; if your kitchen runs hot, dial it back to medium-low to avoid burning the outside while the inside stays runny.
03 -
  • Slightly stale bread soaks up the custard without disintegrating—fresh bread turns to mush in seconds, so plan ahead or let bread sit out overnight.
  • Whisk the protein powder with the liquid first before adding eggs, so it dissolves completely and you avoid any gritty texture in the finished dish.
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