Description
A delicious and protein-packed French toast recipe that uses cottage cheese instead of protein powder, creating a creamy, flavorful breakfast that's both healthy and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, this high-protein French toast is perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Batter Ingredients
- 2 medium eggs
- 3 Tbsp low fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Cooking
- Butter or cooking spray (for cooking)
Bread
- 3 slices thin-sliced whole wheat bread
Toppings (Optional)
- Maple syrup
- Greek yogurt
- Berries
- Sliced fruit
- Butter
- Nut butter
Instructions
- Preheat Pan: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat to prepare for cooking the French toast slices.
- Blend Batter: While the pan is heating, combine the eggs, low fat cottage cheese, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a blender. Blend until smooth, about 15-20 seconds. Pour the mixture into a shallow bowl or baking dish and set aside.
- Prepare Pan: Once the pan is fully heated, coat it with a thin, even layer of butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Soak Bread: Quickly dip one slice of whole wheat bread into the egg mixture, gently pressing down to ensure the bread absorbs some of the batter. Flip the bread and repeat on the second side. Allow the bread to soak for 1-2 minutes if needed for better absorption, then transfer it to the buttered pan.
- Cook First Side: Cook the bread slice for 2-3 minutes until the bottom turns golden brown and crisp.
- Cook Second Side: Flip the bread slice and cook the other side until it is also golden brown and crisp.
- Repeat for Remaining Bread: Repeat the soaking and cooking process with the remaining slices of bread, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
- Serve: Transfer cooked French toast to a plate and top with maple syrup and any desired toppings such as Greek yogurt, berries, sliced fruit, butter, or nut butter. Enjoy your high-protein breakfast!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, ensure the cottage cheese is well blended so there are no lumps in the batter.
- If you prefer a sweeter French toast, increase the maple syrup or sweetener in the batter or add more on top.
- Use thin-sliced bread to allow better absorption of the egg mixture for a tender texture.
- You can prepare the batter ahead of time and keep it refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Serve with fresh fruit or Greek yogurt for added nutrition and flavor.
- Butter can be substituted with cooking spray for a lower-fat version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
