Protein French Toast Sticks (Print Version)

Protein-enriched french toast sticks—golden, pan-cooked and quick to make for a satisfying breakfast.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices thick-cut whole wheat bread

→ Egg and protein mixture

02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1/2 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
04 - 1/2 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ For cooking

08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or neutral oil

→ To serve (optional)

09 - Maple syrup (optional)
10 - Fresh berries (optional)
11 - Greek yogurt (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Slice each thick-cut bread slice into three even sticks, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches wide.
02 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, protein powder, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and free of lumps.
03 - Warm a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter or oil to coat the surface.
04 - Dip each bread stick into the egg-protein batter, turning to fully coat and allowing excess to drip back into the bowl.
05 - Arrange coated sticks in a single layer in the skillet and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning to brown all sides; add remaining butter or oil as needed and repeat with remaining sticks.
06 - Transfer cooked sticks to a plate and serve immediately with maple syrup, fresh berries, or Greek yogurt as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • No one guesses this is secretly packed with protein—it just tastes like a treat you’d order out.
  • The sticks crisp up quickly, so you get breakfast on the table before anyone can say they’re running late.
02 -
  • If the mixture is too thick, your sticks won’t soak up enough—and if it’s runny, you’ll end up with eggy bread instead of French toast.
  • Letting the cooked sticks rest on a cooling rack instead of a plate keeps them crisp, not soggy.
03 -
  • Whisk protein powder thoroughly into the egg mix, or use a small blender for a silky texture.
  • Savor the contrast between hot sticks and cold yogurt for maximum breakfast joy.
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