Muscle-Building French Toast with Greek Yogurt & Cottage Cheese
High-protein French toast with Greek yogurt & cottage cheese — 38g protein per serving. Easy muscle-building breakfast that tastes amazing.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 8 slices whole grain bread, 1 inch thick
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1/4 cup fresh berries, for serving
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Combine eggs, Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, almond milk, and vanilla extract in a blender, then blend on high speed for 45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture into a shallow bowl and stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt until evenly distributed.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and the coconut oil together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter foams and the oil shimmers, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Working with one slice at a time, dip each piece of bread into the custard mixture for 3-4 seconds per side, ensuring it absorbs the liquid without becoming soggy.
- 5
Place the coated bread slices onto the hot skillet in a single layer, working in batches to avoid crowding the pan.
- 6
Cook the first batch for 4-5 minutes until the bottom is deep golden brown and crispy, then carefully flip each slice.
- 7
Cook the second side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and the custard sets throughout.
- 8
Transfer the cooked French toast to a warm plate and repeat steps 4-7 with the remaining bread and the second tablespoon of butter.
- 9
Drizzle the finished French toast with honey and top with fresh berries and sliced almonds just before serving.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| whole grain bread | sprouted grain bread or sourdough | Better digestibility and lower glycemic impact while maintaining structure for soaking |
| plain nonfat Greek yogurt | plain 2% Greek yogurt or Icelandic skyr | Adds richness and creaminess while maintaining 20g+ protein per serving |
| low-fat cottage cheese | full-fat cottage cheese or ricotta | Creates a more luxurious texture and improves absorption of fat-soluble vitamins |
| unsweetened almond milk | fairlife protein shake (vanilla) or cashew milk | Fairlife adds 10g extra protein; cashew milk creates silkier texture |
| raw honey | pure maple syrup or allulose | Maple syrup adds depth; allulose reduces sugar impact for blood sugar management |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 4)
| Calories | 318 |
| Total Fat | 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 4g |
| Cholesterol | 210mg |
| Sodium | 420mg |
| Carbohydrates | 28g |
| Fiber | 4g |
| Sugar | 9g |
| Protein | 38g |
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