High-Protein French Toast with Chocolate and Peanut Butter

This High-Protein French Toast With Chocolate And Peanut Butter recipe satisfies your sweet tooth and energizes you for the day ahead!

Honestly, I could eat a French toast every day of my life. Just try and stop me.

However, I had never tried a high-protein twist on my favorite breakfast dish—until my husband did something almost sacrilegious. The first time I made him French toast, he slathered it in peanut butter. Initially, I was offended. I thought he didn’t like my just-trying-to-be-a-good-wife breakfast. But then he told me that he grew up doing that. So, I got over it.

Then I tried his little creation, and my taste buds went crazy.

Except they were missing one thing—chocolate. I mean, peanut butter is amazing on its own, but when you add chocolate? Game. Changer. So obviously, this had to become chocolate peanut butter French toast. Why settle for good when you can have crazy-delicious?

The best part about this healthy, high-protein French toast is that it’s totally customizable to whatever diet you follow, from keto to gluten-free!

Is High-Protein French Toast With Chocolate And Peanut Butter Healthy?

Oh, you betcha! With egg whites, almond milk, and protein powder in the mix, we’re skipping all that heavy cream and sugar that classic French toast brings to the table. Plus, the unsweetened cocoa powder provides flavanols (antioxidants), and natural peanut butter adds those healthy fats we love.

What Kind Of Bread Do You Use To Make French Toast?

Typically, French toast is made with a really thick and buttery bread like challah or brioche, especially if you want a decadent Saturday morning brunch!

However, since this is a better-for-you recipe, I like to use hearty, thick whole-wheat bread (since I am not 100% gluten-free!). As I said before, the best part is that you can tweak this recipe to your diet!

Want to lower the carbs? Go for a keto-friendly bread. Need it gluten-free? Totally doable! Just make sure the bread is sturdy enough to soak up all that chocolaty goodness without falling apart.

Serving suggestions

Pair this high-protein French toast with some fresh berries or sliced bananas for that perfect fruity balance. Want to take it up a notch? Drizzle on a little maple syrup or sprinkle some crushed nuts for that extra crunch factor. If you’re planning a full-on brunch party, throw in a Gluten-Free Pancake Parfait With Blueberries And Yogurt or this Easy Low-Carb Keto Breakfast Casserole With Sausage. You can also just keep it simple with some crispy bacon and Soft Scrambled Eggs!

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