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Protein French Toast

Egg-and-whey soaked sprouted-grain bread pan-fried in butter, topped with berries.

Protein
30g
Carbs
42g
Fats
12g
Kcal
400

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sprouted grain bread
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp butter
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries
  • 1 tsp maple syrup

Method

  1. 1Whisk eggs, whey, milk, cinnamon in a shallow dish.
  2. 2Soak bread 30 sec per side.
  3. 3Cook in butter on medium 2 min per side.
  4. 4Top with berries and a small drizzle of maple.

Cooking notes

  • Don't oversoak — the bread turns to mush.
  • Stale bread absorbs better than fresh.
  • Add extra almond milk if the batter is too thick with whey.

Ingredient substitutions

Swap freely — the macro profile stays close as long as you match protein and portion size.

  • Instead of
    Sprouted bread
    Try
    • Sourdough
    • Brioche (indulgent)
    • Gluten-free bread
  • Instead of
    Whey
    Try
    • Casein
    • Plant protein
    • Extra egg

Why this meal

  • Balanced pre-training carbs and protein
  • Simple, filling, delicious
  • Kid-friendly high-protein alternative

Sources

Nutrition information is provided for general educational purposes and is not individualized medical or dietary advice. Estimated calories, macros and nutrient values may vary according to ingredients, brands, preparation methods and serving size. Talk to a qualified clinician before changing your diet if you have a medical condition.

  1. 1FoodData Central — reference nutrient composition for foods and ingredientsU.S. Department of Agriculture
  2. 2Morton et al. (2018) — Protein supplementation and resistance-training gains, meta-analysisBritish Journal of Sports Medicine
  3. 3Thomas, Erdman & Burke (2016) — Nutrition and Athletic Performance, joint position statementACSM / Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics / Dietitians of Canada