Protein French Toast Bake: A Delicious Healthy Delight!
A delicious and healthy Protein French Toast Bake that is perfect for breakfast or brunch, packed with protein and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices of whole grain bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup of milk (or almond milk)
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup (optional)
- Fresh berries for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, protein powder, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Cut the bread into cubes and add it to the egg mixture, stirring to coat all the pieces.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter version, add more maple syrup or honey.
- This dish can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Feel free to add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg