FRENCH TOAST | easy, healthy, high-protein breakfast recipe

Learn how to make my high-protein French toast! This is an easy healthy recipe made with just 6 ingredients. Unlike traditional French toast, this recipe packs in 26 grams of protein per serving (thanks to the combination of creamy Greek yogurt, protein powder, and egg whites) and cooks on the stovetop in just 10 minutes.

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💪 Protein Powder Recommendations:

If you prefer a plant-based protein (no whey), here are a couple of great options:

If you want something that has no flavor (you can add it to coffee, oatmeal, or smoothies and not taste it at all!) collagen protein is a great option.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro, my favorite French Toast recipe
0:18 Why a high-protein breakfast?
0:52 What type of bread do you use?
1:37 Preparing the high-protein custard base
1:55 Type of egg whites I prefer
2:35 Boosting the protein content and my favorite protein powders
3:34 Soaking the bread in the French toast custard
3:57 Preparing the pan and cooking the French toast
5:30 How I serve my French toast
6:09 Let me know what you think - Outro

PROTEIN FRENCH TOAST RECIPE
4 slices sprouted grain bread or whatever bread you prefer
1/4 cup egg whites (58 grams), can sub 1 whole egg or 1.5 fresh egg whites
1/4 cup 2% milk or whatever milk you prefer
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (125 grams)
1/4 cup vanilla protein powder (14 grams or 1/2 scoop)
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Add egg whites, milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and cinnamon to a blender or Nutribullet. Blend until well combined and creamy.

Transfer ‘protein egg mixture’ into a bowl. Dip each slice of bread in the protein egg mixture, ensuring each slice is soaked. Two slices of bread should absorb all of the protein egg mixture.

Lightly spray a non-stick cooking pan with non-aerosol cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Add soaked bread slices and cook for 2-3 minutes, flip, and cook for another 2 minutes or until the French toast is lightly browned and cooked through.

Serve with your favorite pancake toppings! I love a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!

NOTES:
If you prefer a sweeter French toast, you can add some granulated or liquid sweetener to the protein egg mixture (maple syrup, monk fruit, and/or stevia would all be great options).
Sub in vanilla Greek yogurt for even more flavor!

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
Serving: 2 pieces | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 2mg

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[CleanandDeliciousDani]

I'm excited to sahre this new recipe with you all! I have been LOVING this breakfast - especially on mornings when I don't want something savory (ie. eggs!) but still ant to enjoy a high-protein meal. I can't wait for you to give it a try. XXOO- Dani

[KirkPeters-rm]

I LOVE your channel. You have changed the way I eat. I am a recently retired 67 year old professor who enjoys around 4 hours of gentle to medium exercise, 6 days a week. Clean eating (especially the protein enhanced meals) and proper sleep have rounded out my healthier than my prior life.

One suggestion: I am among those who prepare recipes utilizing metric weights rather that cups, tablespoons and ounces. It’s the way of the future that makes for more proper cooking, at least for me. Grams are the way to go!

Again, thank you for spreading healthy eating.

An aside: my favorite part of your episodes is when you taste your creations and then utter, mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm. The cutest thing going 😀

[delnorah]

I'm going to try your high protein pancakes and French toast. Thank you for sharing

[teachingtidbitsbytakenya]

Hello Dani, your channel is life changing. I lost 20 pounds this year on a 80/20 plant based diet. I love that your recipes are easy and versatile. I purchased your cookbook last week. I'm now focused on a high protein diet. I"ll be 40 years-old in 2 years and my health goal is to be fit and fabulous.😊

[peggymann]

Dani, I made this today and I was wowed! It was so delicious, and it's definitely a keeper! I also 'Kindled' your cookbook, the Eat Clean and Get Healthy with 100 Whole-Ingredient Recipes. Thank you for the videos!

[amarilismartinez]

O my goodness, I came to my kitchen very hungry and I happened to connect to YouTube and this video comes up. Looked so delicious I started to prepare and let me tell you it’s so awesome delicious and fulfilling thanks for sharing. Came to me in perfect timing. I had Pumpkin spice protein powder from Flavcity added super yummy❤

[sofiaamez]

Perfect recipe and so yummy I usually add a pinch of baking powder to add more fluffiness 😊

[Dekaide]

Just made these without the vanilla powder and topped it with Greek yogurt and fruit. So amazing.

[joelaszlo]

going to make this soon. looks healthy and no junk ingredients .Thank you for the recipe i enjoy your channel.

[linp]

Ah Dani, you always have the best healthy Yummy easy recipes. Thank you for listing the protein powders. I am going to take a look. I am in full menopause and have been for a while now and I need to increase my protein. I know I am not getting enough. Thanks again and have a great day!! 😊

[cutezy]

Perfect for our snowy weather here in Pennsylvania today ❤

[scrane]

Looks great--love French toast! Going to try this plant-based as I have a family history of Cancer so need to avoid the estrogen and possible BLV in dairy and choline and lead in eggs. Thanks so much for sharing

[veronagarland]

Am trying for 2morrow’s brkfst! Lv upping protein w something I love!!

[seasonsofphilly]

French Toast makes everything better. Your recipe looks delicious! Never thought to add protein powder to the custard base. Can't wait to try. I always love how your recipes are easily adapted for those of us with diet restrictions. Thank you, Dani!

[morgannicholestansell]

I just tried this recipe. It was delicious! Surprisingly filling for two slices. Will definitely keep his recipe on rotation. Thanks! 💕

[doreensherk]

Breakfast tomorrow, that looks amazing

[anitramic]

Trying it today need some yummy protein packed French Toast in my life❤

[maryh]

This was delicious! We made a triple batch this weekend - everyone loved it! Thank you!!!

[brianasealy]

Looks great!! Definitely going to try!

[ahnaahna]

I always enjoy your videos! Fun to see the French toast made out of these ingredients. I slice whole loaves of sourdough bread into 1 inch or less slices, set out to dry out on a big plate all day. Store away until next morning and they easily soak up more of the wet mixture. Thks for ideas on yogurt and protein powder! I will use that soon. Wow!
Ahna. Atlanta Ga.