Gluten-Free Protein French Toast
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Gluten-Free Protein French Toast
Description
The Gluten-Free Protein French Toast recipe involves coating gluten-free bread slices in a well-whisked mixture of eggs, collagen powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and almond milk. The collagen powder requires quick whisking and breaking up of any lumps to integrate well without graininess. Cooking is done on a greased pan over medium heat until the bread is golden brown on each side and cooked through, ensuring no raw egg spots remain.
The resulting French toast has a firm texture from the protein enhancement, balancing softness inside with a lightly crisp exterior. The spices and vanilla contribute delicate flavor notes without overpowering.
Serving options include topping the French toast with dairy-free butter, additional maple syrup, or fresh berries to complement the enriched base. Substituting collagen with whey protein powder might work better than vegan protein powders due to liquid absorption differences, but this is a suggestion based on ingredient behavior rather than tested variations.
Ingredients
- 4 lices gluten-free bread
- 2 egg
- 1.5 tbs collagen powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tbs almond milk
Instructions
- Grease a large pan and heat it just over medium heat.
- In a wide bowl, whisk together all the ingredients except for the bread.
- One by one, dip the bread into the egg mixture coating both sides.
- Place each piece of bread into the heated pan to cook.
- Flip the bread when the bottom is golden brown and no wet spots remain.
- Cook until it’s firm and no damn or egg spots remain.
Notes
- Whisk collagen powder into eggs quickly and break up any lumps for a smooth mixture.
- Serve the French toast topped with dairy-free butter, maple syrup, or berries for added flavor.
- Whey protein powder may substitute collagen powder better than vegan protein due to absorption differences.
- Each serving consists of two pieces of prepared French toast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 392IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 127mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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