Protein Blueberry French Toast Bake (Print Version)

Wholesome breakfast bake with blueberries, eggs, protein, and golden toast. Effortless, healthy, and delicious.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread Base

01 - 8 slices whole grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Fruits

02 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

→ Wet Mixture

03 - 1 1/4 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
04 - 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese or Greek yogurt
05 - 6 large eggs
06 - 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
07 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

11 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
12 - 1 tablespoon turbinado or brown sugar (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
02 - Arrange bread cubes evenly in the prepared dish, then evenly scatter blueberries over the bread.
03 - In a blender, combine milk, cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, eggs, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until a smooth consistency forms.
04 - Pour the blended mixture evenly over bread and blueberries. Lightly press down to help bread absorb the liquid thoroughly.
05 - Sprinkle chopped nuts and sugar on top if using.
06 - Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until puffed and golden.
08 - Let cool briefly before serving. Serve warm, optionally with extra maple syrup.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to assemble and great for prepping ahead
  • Naturally high in protein to keep you full all morning
  • Customizable with your favorite fruits or nuts
  • Perfect way to use up leftover bread on busy weeks
02 -
  • Excellent make ahead option for busy mornings
  • Loaded with lasting protein and fiber
  • Keeps its texture when reheated so it is ideal for leftovers
03 -
  • Cube the bread the night before and let it dry out for superior texture
  • Be sure your berries are evenly distributed so every scoop gets juicy bites
  • Let the bake rest a few minutes after baking so the custard sets and slices neatly

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