Protein French toast with coconut and pineapple
Protein French toast is a good option when you fancy French toast but don’t want to start your morning on sugar alone. This recipe brings together coconut, pineapple, egg and protein for a sweet breakfast with something more to offer than sweetness alone.
Why does protein French toast work?
French toast is a simple dish: the bread soaks up the egg and milk, the pan gives it crisp edges, and cinnamon adds a comforting aroma. This recipe follows the same principle, with coconut/pineapple Protein Smoothie Mix added to the mixture. It makes each bite more substantial than regular French toast.
Honestly, this is just the sort of recipe to make when you have a couple of slices of multigrain bread left in the cupboard and want something quick. There’s no elaborate cooking involved. Whisk, soak, fry and eat.
Peep Reinart originally used Fazer’s maakodu 5-vilja multigrain bread. It works well here because the 3 slices hold their shape better than very soft white bread. If a slice falls apart in the bowl, it will be more trouble than it’s worth in the pan.
How to make protein French toast
The quantities below make one generous serving. The nutritional values exclude toppings, as pan-fried pineapple, Greek yogurt and coconut flakes immediately change the numbers.
Ingredients
- Protein Smoothie Mix, coconut/pineapple flavor, 30g
- Coconut oil 5g
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 2.5% milk 50g
- 3 slices of sandwich bread or Fazer’s maakodu 5-vilja multigrain bread
- Cinnamon
Method
- Whisk together the egg, egg white and milk. Add the cinnamon and smoothie mix, then mix thoroughly.
- Place the bread slices in the mixture to soak. After a little while, turn them over so they are coated all over and absorb the mixture fully.
- Place a frying pan over medium heat and add 5g of coconut oil.
- Transfer the bread to the pan and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve with your choice of toppings. I used pan-fried pineapple, Greek yogurt and coconut flakes.
What to keep in mind when serving
The simple truth is that the toppings make the biggest difference to this recipe. Add a thick layer of yogurt, coconut flakes and pan-fried pineapple, and the dish becomes moister and sweeter. Leave off the toppings, and the result is drier, but the nutritional values are easier to track.
Keep the pan over medium heat. If it’s too hot, the surface of the bread will burn quickly while the middle is still wet. If the heat is too low, the result will be soft and pale. A golden-brown color is a better guide here than the clock.
You don’t need to skimp on the cinnamon, but don’t pile it on either. The coconut and pineapple flavors are already distinct. The cinnamon should complement them without overpowering the whole mixture.
Nutritional values
Nutritional values excluding toppings:
- 450 kcal
- 15 fat
- 40 protein
- 35 carbohydrate
- 4 dietary fiber
These numbers put the recipe more in the realm of a substantial breakfast or a sweet post-workout bite than a light snack. What ultimately makes the difference? Your portion size and what you serve with it.
FAQ
Is protein French toast a good breakfast option?
Yes, especially if you want a sweet breakfast that also provides protein. With 40 protein, it’s a more nourishing choice than a regular serving of French toast.
Can I use a different white or multigrain bread?
Yes. Choose a bread whose slices won’t fall apart in the mixture. That’s exactly why Fazer’s maakodu 5-vilja multigrain bread worked well in the original recipe.
Are toppings included in the nutritional values?
No. The 450 kcal, 15 fat, 40 protein, 35 carbohydrate and 4 dietary fiber are calculated without toppings.
Author: Peep Reinart
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