Easy High Protein French Toast with Brioche Bread
This delicious breakfast has everything you love about traditional French toast plus the added boost of protein from protein powder and egg whites. Thick slices of brioche make this feel elegant and fancy with delicious notes of nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla throughout.
The best part of this high-protein breakfast recipe is adding your favorite toppings. I love to add Greek yogurt and fresh berries on top, which may sound strange, but makes the French toast so rich and creamy.
For a full brunch spread, pair this French toast with egg white bites, homemade maple chicken sausage and a pitcher of my delicious sangria mocktail.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- 21 grams of protein in two slices.
- 6 simple ingredients and ready in ten minutes.
Ingredients and Substitutes:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for this protein French toast. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients list and instructions:
- Brioche Bread: any type of bread slice works: French baguette, Challah bread, whole wheat bread or white bread. You can also swap with a high-protein bread like I do in this Pumpkin French Toast Bake.
- Liquid Egg Whites: used for extra protein while keeping calories low. If using whole eggs, three eggs is close to 1/2 cup.
- Protein Powder: I’m using PeScience Gourmet Vanilla. Use code OHSNAP to save. Be sure to use one you love the flavor of, that dissolves well in water. It makes a huge difference and ensures your French toast doesn’t have a chalky feel.
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: any dairy-free milk, such as oat milk or coconut milk will work. You can also use heavy cream or whole milk for a richer French toast.
Variations
- Top with chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, pure maple syrup or peanut butter syrup.
- Try pumpkin spice french toast sticks during the fall.
- Add almond butter, fresh fruit or powdered sugar.
Dietary Modifications
- For gluten-free be sure to use a gluten-free bread. Canyon Bakehouse makes some great options.
- For dairy-free make sure your protein powder is gluten and/or dairy-free, whichever you need.
How to make high-protein French toast (a step-by-step visual guide):
Step 1: prep the French toast batter
In a shallow bowl, combine the egg whites, almond milk, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg (image 1).
Whisk until well combined and minimal, if any, chunks of protein powder remain, it’s ok if there are chunks. (image 2).
Step 2: heat skillet
Heat a large non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
Step 3: soak and cook
Place one slice of bread into the egg mixture (image 3).
Flip and let the bread soak on both sides (image 4). Remove and let any excess drip off before adding to the hot pan.
Cook on both sides for 3-4 minutes until the liquid eggs have cooked through and the French toast is golden brown (image 5).
Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining bread (image 6).
Expert Tip!
Switch it up with different seasonings for each holiday. Do pumpkin spice in fall and heavier nutmeg around the holidays.
Recipe FAQs
Your favorite toppings or a side of Greek yogurt, fruit salad and blueberry breakfast sausage or maple chicken sausage. Top with maple syrup or a sugar-free maple syrup, Low Calorie Peanut Butter Syrup or almond butter, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar or fresh fruit.
Reheating! These are best reheated in the air fryer! Simply cook at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 minutes until warmed and crisped back up. If you do not have an air fryer use a toaster or toaster oven. Additionally, you can reheat in a skillet on the stovetop but the air fryer is the best!
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
The French know food and Brioche bread is one darn good example. It’s light, sweet, and airy while also being buttery and rich. It’s my favorite bread for French toast because it has a natural sweetness and fluffiness to it and creates the most perfect golden brown French toast slices.
It soaks up the liquid well and is only 220 calories for 2 slices. I used Signature Select Brioche Bread, but any will work.
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Protein French Toast
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Ingredients
- 6 slices Brioche bread
- 1/2 cup liquid egg whites 220g
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 120ml
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (31g) (PeScience Gourmet Vanilla)
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Optional Topping Ideas
- powdered sugar or sugar replacement
- maple syrup
- peanut butter
- chocolate sauce
- fresh fruit
Instructions
- In a shallow mixing bowl combine the egg whites, almond milk, protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and whisk until well combine and minimal, if any, chunks of protein powder remain.
- Heat a large pan or griddle over medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
- Place one slice of brioche bread into the egg mixture and let it soak on both sides. Remove and let any excess drip off prior to adding to the hot pan. Cook on both sides for 3-4 minutes until the liquid eggs have cooked through and the french toast is nice and brown. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining bread.
- Serve with maple syrup, peanut butter, chocolate sauce, powdered sugar or fresh fruit.
Notes
- All nutrition facts are an estimate and will change with any substitutions.
- Substitute with any bread you prefer but brioche is great for soaking up the egg mixture and giving thick French toast slices.
Best french toast I’ve ever made AND protein? Brilliant!
Yay!!!! Thank you!
Can this be baked in the oven?
I have only ever pan seared these.
Absolutely amazing!! I made mine with fresh fruit and it hit the spot. Thanks for sharing!!!
Woohoo! So happy you loved it!!