High protein French toast for breakfast: Easy recipes to follow

French toast is a classic breakfast dish that features eggs. This dish is a protein-rich dish made by dipping bread slices in a mixture of beaten eggs and milk and frying them until golden brown. You can also make high-protein French toast if you choose the right ingredients. Regardless of the type of bread or number of eggs you use, there are key ingredients to ensure you’re getting enough of this nutrient, which is essential for tissue building and repair, as well as weight loss. We have a simple recipe for you.

How to make high protein French toast?

“To make classic French toast, you’ll need two eggs, 1/2 cup milk, three to four slices of white bread, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla,” says nutritionist Pooja Kedia. However, if you want to make high-protein French toast, the recipe will look like this:

material

• 4 slices of multigrain bread. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 100 grams of multigrain bread contains 11.6 grams of protein.
• 4 egg whites + 1 whole egg. According to the USDA, 100 grams of large whole eggs contain 12.4 grams of protein.
• 1/4 cup low-fat or unsweetened almond or soy milk
• 1 cup vanilla protein powder (contains about 20-30 grams of protein)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix egg whites, whole eggs, milk, protein powder, and cinnamon until smooth.
2. Dip the bread slices into this mixture. Be sure to soak both sides.
3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and coat with coconut oil.
4. Grill each slice for 2-3 minutes on each side.

“This high-protein French toast contains at least 30 grams of nutrients,” experts say.

How to make high protein French toast using cottage cheese?

Here’s a recipe for high-protein French toast with cottage cheese.

material:

• 4 slices of whole wheat bread
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup low-fat or unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon olive oil or coconut oil
• 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese. According to the USDA, 100 grams of low-fat cottage cheese provides 11 grams of protein.
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

Instructions:

1. Combine eggs, egg whites, milk, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
2. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture to soak. Wait 10-15 seconds on each side.
3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil or coconut oil and fry the soaked bread slices for 2-3 minutes on each side.
4. Meanwhile, make the cottage cheese filling by mixing cottage cheese, protein powder, and cinnamon in a bowl until smooth.
5. Spread or sandwich the cottage cheese filling between the two slices of bread, or spoon over the top.
6. Once done, warm and enjoy.

“Eating one serving of this high-protein French toast provides about 40 grams of protein,” experts say.

High protein French toast for weight loss: Does it work?

Yes, eating high-protein French toast can help you lose weight.

• Protein keeps you feeling full. “Protein takes longer to digest than carbohydrates and fats,” says Kedia. This helps you feel fuller for longer and reduces your overall calorie intake throughout the day.
• Boosts Metabolism: Your body burns more calories when digesting protein. “This increases your calorie expenditure (the total number of calories or energy your body burns per day) even when you’re at rest.
• Maintain lean muscle mass: When you’re losing weight, you want to lose excess body fat, not muscle. “Protein helps maintain muscle mass when you’re in a calorie deficit (when you burn more calories than you take in), especially if you exercise.
• Balanced Nutrition: High-protein French toast made with multigrain bread, egg whites, low-fat milk, cottage cheese or protein powder provides lean protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber and healthy fats. “These all support stable blood sugar levels and help reduce fat storage and energy crashes,” experts say.

When making high-protein French toast, remember to choose a high-fiber, high-protein bread instead of using white bread. “This option also adds fiber to your high-protein French toast, which slows the rise in blood sugar levels,” says Kedia. Classic French toast recipes typically include sugar in the egg wash. Use ingredients like cinnamon or mashed banana instead. In fact, avoid using sugary syrups or spreads. If you want to add toppings, use berries. Some people prefer to use full-fat cream or flavored cream cheese. Omit these and use cottage cheese. A big no-no in a high-protein French toast recipe is fried foods that are full of butter. Use a small amount of olive oil or coconut oil.

You can add protein to classic French toast by replacing a few ingredients. However, since it is a fried food, use it in moderation. Eating too much fried food can lead to high cholesterol and obesity.