Protein Blueberry French Toast Bake (Print)

Wholesome breakfast bake loaded with blueberries and plenty of protein for a satisfying morning meal.

# Components:

→ 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)

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Evenly distribute bread cubes in the greased baking dish. Scatter blueberries across 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 fully smooth.
04 - Pour the blended mixture over bread and blueberries, pressing gently to help the bread absorb liquid.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts and sugar if using.
06 - Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes, until bake is well-puffed and golden.
08 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, with extra maple syrup if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Satisfies with extra protein while tasting like classic French toast
  • Brings together simple wholesome pantry ingredients
  • Ready for the oven in just fifteen minutes
  • Customizable with favorite fruits or nuts
02 -
  • Packed with high quality protein for energy all morning
  • Suitable for make ahead breakfast meal prep
  • Simple to swap berries or bread based on what you have
03 -
  • A sturdy whole grain bread will absorb more custard and result in a fluffier bake
  • Letting the soaked bread sit for ten minutes before baking delivers a juicier tender bite
  • Fresh blueberries add more flavor but frozen berries work best if you need convenience

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