Healthy French Toast
Looking for a healthy French toast recipe? This protein French toast is a fantastic way to enjoy the breakfast classic without all the carbs and sugar.
Equipment
- Griddle An excellent option for making French toast and pancakes!
- Large Skillet A large skillet is great for making quick batches of French toast.
- Pie Plate The perfect shallow dish for mixing the French toast batter.
- Large Whisk Ideal for whisking together your French toast batter.
Ingredients
- 12 slices light bread like Pepperidge Farm Light style, or 647 low-carb bread
- 2 eggs
- 3 egg whites
- 1 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or your preferred milk
- 1/2 cup unflavored collagen protein or vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tablespoons granular monk fruit sweetener or sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a shallow baking dish (like a pie plate), whisk together the eggs, whites, milk, protein powder, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Preheat a large skillet or griddle on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Lightly spray with avocado oil spray.
- One bread slice at a time, dip each side into the egg mixture, and place on the hot skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and toasted. Flip each slice over to cook on both sides of the bread. Repeat for all 12 slices of bread.
- Transfer the French toast slices to a warm pan or plate. Serve with fresh berries, Greek yogurt, or drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Leftovers will keep for 4-5 days refrigerated.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slicesCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 26gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 411mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 2mg
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