High-Protein French Toast
Bread soaked in an egg-and-Greek-yogurt custard fries up custardy inside and crisp outside, with nearly double the protein of the diner version.
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bread
- 3 Egg
- 120 g Greek yogurt
- 15 g Butter
- 60 ml Milk (optional)
- 1 tsp Vanilla (optional)
- ½ tsp Ground cinnamon (optional)
- 3 tbsp Maple syrup (optional)
Method
- Whisk the eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon into a smooth custard.
- Soak each slice of bread in the custard for about 20 seconds a side.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and fry the slices until golden and set, about 3 minutes a side.
- Plate the French toast and pour over the maple syrup.
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About High-Protein French Toast
High-protein French toast keeps the diner classic intact but rebuilds its custard around Greek yogurt, so each slice carries close to double the protein of the usual milk-and-egg version. The technique is otherwise familiar — bread soaked in a vanilla-and-cinnamon batter, then fried in butter until golden — but the yogurt does double duty, thickening the custard and enriching it without needing cream. This is the kind of small swap that turns a treat into something you can eat on a training morning without guilt. Start to finish, it is on the plate in about fifteen minutes.
The eating pleasure is all about contrast: a custardy, almost pudding-soft interior giving way to a crisp, buttery crust, with warm vanilla and cinnamon running through. The yogurt keeps the center from going soggy, so the slices hold their shape and fry up cleanly. A twenty-second soak per side is enough — long enough to saturate, short enough to keep the bread from falling apart. Finish with maple syrup and it becomes a proper weekend breakfast, though it is quick and high-protein enough to justify a weekday when you want something more filling than cereal.
High-Protein French Toast: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in High-Protein French Toast?
A serving has about 377 calories — 21.4g protein, 32.1g carbs, 17.2g fat, 2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is High-Protein French Toast gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Bread. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is High-Protein French Toast dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Milk, Butter. Swapping those for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make High-Protein French Toast?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out milk, vanilla, ground cinnamon — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does High-Protein French Toast make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.