Protein French Toast
This High-Protein French Toast transforms a classic comfort food into a performance-packed breakfast. Made with wholemeal bread, eggs rich in protein, a touch of vanilla and cinnamon with a simple addition of skim milk powder to the batter providing the perfect balance of energy and nutrients for breakfast on the go or a simple pre training snack. Add berries for a burst of antioxidants, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a sprinkle of chia seeds for added crunch. This quick and easy recipe is delicious, versatile, and packed with protein.
Why We Need a Balanced Breakfast with Protein and Carbs
A balanced breakfast that includes protein and carbohydrates is essential to set up your day.
Here's why:
Restores Energy Levels: First thing in the morning, glycogen stores in the muscles and liver are low. A high quality breakfast provides energy and replenishes the stores needed for exercise and daily activities.
Supports Muscle Repair and Growth: Protein in the morning helps repair muscle tissue and supports the growth of lean muscle mass, which is needed for optimal health as well as muscle strength and endurance.
Boosts Metabolism: A balanced breakfast kickstarts your metabolism, keeps you full for longer and ensures that your body efficiently converts food into energy throughout the day.
Improves Focus and Performance: The combination of carbs for energy and protein helps to keep you alert, maintain focus throughout the day, and if you are an athlete fuelling well is essential for perform in training or competition.
Prevents Energy Crashes: Carbs provide quick energy, while protein takes more time to digest offering a steady energy supply and reducing mid-morning hunger or fatigue.
Breakfast is an opportunity to fuel your body well. A protein-and-carbohydrate rich breakfast that includes eggs with wholegrain toast, yogurt with granola, or a smoothie with oats and skim milk powder is a great way to start the day!
Eggs contain essential vitamins and minerals, that assist the immune system, energy production, and bone health. Eggs are a rich in choline, a nutrient that supports brain health which can help to improve focus and concentration.
Being nutrient dense and versatile makes eggs an ideal food for fueling and recovering from training and competition.
WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
Wholesome: Packed with protein to promote protein synthesis and post training recovery. The complex carbohydrates in the wholemeal bread provide a steadier long lasting source of energy fuel for the rest of the day.
Easy to grab on the go: No more skipping breakfast or post training snack.
Simple meal prep: Make 2 additional pieces on Sunday morning for a lunchbox snack on Monday art for the week. They seriously take
Team or crew training snack: Baking shared snacks for breakfast on the go is a fun way to encourage team building within a training squad, while educating about the benefits of nutrition for fueling well post training for recovery.
Breakfast on the Go!
Slice the bread into soldiers either before or after cooking serve with a piece of fruit and a high protein vanilla yoghurt!
The Recipe
Ingredients:
Makes 4 slices of French Toast serves 2 people
4 x slices of wholmeal bread
4 eggs
50g of skim milk powder
100ml of milk
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 teaspoon on cinnamon
Directions:
Drizzle olive oil on a pan and heat
Mix 50 g of skim milk powder to 100ml of milk
Add vanilla and cinnamon to milk
Whisk eggs
Add milk to eggs and place mixture into a tray or container
Place slices of bread into mixture and soak until well covered
Cook in pan until golden brown
For a healthier option serve with banana, berries and a high protein vanilla yoghurt with a dash of maple syrup.
Or for a sweet treat serve with berries and maple syrup and a dash of cream
Top Tip: Add 1/4 cup of chia seeds for crunch