Description
Indulge in a delightful French toast packed with protein to kickstart your day. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast that’s both satisfying and fluffy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of whole-grain bread (or your favorite high-protein bread)
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (or your preferred protein powder)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk)
- Cooking spray or a little olive oil for the pan
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, banana slices, sugar-free syrup, or nut butter
Instructions
- Start by whisking together the egg whites, protein powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and almond milk in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Dip each slice of whole-grain bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
- Place the soaked slices onto the skillet and cook each side for about 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- Once cooked, remove the French toast from the skillet and top it with fresh berries, banana slices, or a drizzle of sugar-free syrup.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the whole-grain bread for gluten-free or low-carb options based on dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg