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This easy protein french toast packs in 21g of protein per serving! You only need a few simple ingredients and 10 minutes to whip up a high-fiber high-protein breakfast recipes for you or the family.
Need another high-protein breakfast? Try blended overnight oats next!
There’s nothing better than a quick and easy breakfast recipe that packs in protein to keep you full. Recipes like this one, cottage cheese toast, and cake batter protein shakes take minutes to make and keep you full all morning.
I aim to get 30g of protein at breakfast, which can be tricky (until this recipe!). That’s why I wanted to pack the protein into this french toast recipe! It’s just like classic french toast, but with protein powder and some extra eggs to really amp of the amount of protein per serving.
Just like this recipe, I love to add protein powder to classic breakfast recipes like banana oatmeal pancakes and strawberry cheesecake overnight oats.
Need another high-protein breakfast? Try chorizo breakfast burritos, steak and egg hash, or yogurt chia pudding next.
Ingredients You Need
Here are the simple ingredients to make this high protein french toast. Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements.
- Eggs: a mixture of 2 whole eggs and 6 egg whites.
- Milk: I used Fair Life for a little added protein.
- Vanilla and cinnamon: for flavor.
- Flax meal: this adds a ton of fiber without you noticing. The texture is the exact same!
- Protein powder: use vanilla protein powder with quality ingredients. I like Be Well by Kelly or PaleoValley protein.
- Bread: 8 slices of your favorite bread. Use gluten-free if needed! I used Dave’s Killer White Bread.
Recipe Variations
- Lower calorie: use all egg whites and an unsweetened almond milk.
- Gluten-free: use your favorite gluten-free bread.
- Dairy-free: use a plant-based or whey-free protein powder and dairy-free milk.
- French toast sticks: slice the bread into 1-inch strips before soaking. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side.
How to Make Protein French Toast
Here are the simple steps, with photos, to make this french toast with protein powder. Jump to the recipe card for full instructions.
Step 1. Blend. Add the batter ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and pour into a shallow bowl or dish.
Step 2. Soak Bread. Place a piece of bread in the mixture and flip with a fork to coat.
Step 3. Cook. Place the french toast in a non stick skillet over medium heat and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. It should be golden brown and the center should be mostly firm to the touch.
Expert Tips
- Don’t over soak the bread. Submerge it in the batter then flip it with a fork. Overly soggy french toast with bread and take longer to cook.
- Adjust the heat. Start with it at medium heat and turn it down to medium-low if the outside is browning before the centers are firm.
- Stir the batter periodically. The flax can settle at the bottom of the bowl so give it a stir between dipping the bread for best results.
- Use a griddle. Cook all of the french toast at one time with a pancake griddle to make it faster.
How to Store
Store: place leftover french toast in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze: allow it to cool completely then portion 2 slices out into separate bags or freezer-safe containers for up to 4 months.
Reheat: place each piece of french toast in the toaster like normal bread until heated through. Toast directly from frozen.
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Protein French Toast
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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 6 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup milk I used Fairlife
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 Tablespoons flax meal
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch kosher salt
- 8 slices bread gluten-free if needed
- Toppings as desired: Butter, maple syrup, almond butter, berries
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour it into a large bowl or shallow dish.2 large eggs, 6 large egg whites, 3/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 4 Tablespoons flax meal, 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, Pinch kosher salt
- Spray a large nonstick skillet or griddle with non stick spray or melt 1/2 a Tablespoon of butter in the bottom over medium heat.
- Dip a piece of bread in the milk and protein mixture and flip to soak both sides to coat. Shake off any excess batter. Transfer the soaked bread to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, until the french toast is golden brown and the center is firm to the touch. Transfer to a serving plate and repeat with all of the bread. Whisk the milk mixture between pieces of bread as needed.8 slices bread
- Serve warm with your favorite french toast toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
