Cherry Almond Protein French Toast
This cherry almond protein French toast combines everything you could possibly want in a breakfast. Golden almond-crusted bread, warm cherry filling, and a creamy vanilla bean yogurt layer all come together for the ultimate sweet and satisfying morning meal!
Servings: 1
Calories: 468.7kcal
Ingredients
French Toast:
- 50 g Large Egg (Vital Farms)
- 15 g Organic Nonfat Milk (Whole Foods)
- 4 ml Vanilla Extract (Nielsen Massey)
- 2 ml Almond Extract
- 82 g Protein Soft White Bread (Sola)
- 10 g Sliced Almonds (Whole Foods)
- 2 g Olive Oil Spray
Cherry Filling:
- 35 g Dark Sweet Cherries (Whole Foods)
- 3 g Tapioca Flour (Bob’s Red Mill)
- Splash of Water
Vanilla Greek Yogurt Whip:
- 85 g 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt (Fage)
- 4 g Vanilla Bean Paste (Nielsen Massey)
- 2 ml Almond Extract
Topping:
- 4 g Sliced Almonds (Whole Foods)
- Powdered Sugar (Whole Foods)
Instructions
French Toast:
- Whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a wide, shallow bowl. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, coating both sides.50 g (1 whole) Large Egg, 15 g (1 tbsp) Organic Nonfat Milk, 4 ml (1 tsp) Vanilla Extract, 2 ml (0.5 tsp) Almond Extract, 82 g (2 slices) Protein Soft White Bread
- Scatter the sliced almonds evenly in a separate shallow dish. Gently press both sides of each coated bread slice into the almonds so some of the slices stick.10 g (2 tsp) Sliced Almonds
- Lightly coat a nonstick pan with olive oil spray and heat over low-medium heat. Cook the French toast for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.2 g (2 second) Olive Oil Spray
Cherry Filling:
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir and lightly mash the cherries.35 g (0.25 cup) Dark Sweet Cherries, 3 g (0.5 tbsp) Tapioca Flour, Splash of Water
- Continue microwaving in 15–20 second intervals until the cherries are softened and the mixture has thickened. Set aside to cool slightly.
Vanilla Greek Yogurt Whip:
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.85 g (0.4 cup) 0% Milkfat Greek Yogurt, 4 g (1 tsp) Vanilla Bean Paste, 2 ml (0.5 tsp) Almond Extract
Assembly:
- Layer the French toast with the vanilla Greek yogurt whip and cherry filling. Finish with the remaining yogurt, cherries, sliced almonds, and a dusting of powdered sugar. Serve immediately.4 g (1 tsp) Sliced Almonds, Powdered Sugar
Nutrition Information
Cherry Almond Protein French Toast
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
468.7
% Daily Value*
Fat
17.1
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.5
g
Cholesterol
190
mg
63
%
Sodium
492.1
mg
21
%
Potassium
613.7
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
40.5
g
14
%
Fiber
13.7
g
57
%
Sugar
8.8
g
10
%
Protein
37
g
74
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.