High Protein French Toast Casserole
A delicious twist on traditional French toast, this casserole is packed with protein and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Easy to prepare ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick bread
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup in a bowl.
- Arrange the thick bread slices in a greased casserole dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate it overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) in the morning.
- Bake the casserole uncovered for about 30-40 minutes until it is golden and set.
- Serve warm with butter or syrup.
Notes
Use stale bread for best results. Customize with nuts or fruit. Can be made dairy-free with plant-based alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg