Anabolic French toast is just French toast engineered for protein, and the easiest way to hit that is to whisk Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix straight into the custard dip. The mix dissolves smooth, sweetens the custard with no added sugar and folds milk protein into every slice, so a normal breakfast turns into one with about 20g protein per serving. Honest heads-up: the figure assumes whole-grain or high-protein bread and unsweetened milk, the mix is dairy (not vegan), and any sugar mostly comes from the bread and whatever syrup you add on top.
Recipe: Anabolic Protein French Toast
Ingredients
- 1/2 box Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding Mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 4 slices whole-grain or high-protein bread
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Butter or oil, for the pan
- Optional: fresh berries and sugar-free maple syrup, to serve
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk the Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix into the milk for about 1 minute until smooth and lump-free.
- Whisk in the eggs, cinnamon and vanilla until you have a thin, even custard.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard for a few seconds per side, letting it soak up the mixture without going soggy.
- Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and set, working in batches.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh berries and a drizzle of sugar-free maple syrup if you like.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 270 |
| Protein | 20g |
| Fat | 7g |
| Sugar | 2g |
| Fiber | 4g |
Why This Recipe Works
Classic French toast custard is just eggs and milk, which is why most versions are tasty but only moderately high in protein. Adding Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix to that custard does three things at once: the milk protein isolate and concentrate raise the protein, the corn starch and emulsifiers give the custard body so it clings to the bread and cooks into a richer, more set slice, and the built-in vanilla and stevia sweeten it without sugar. Soaked into a higher-protein bread and pan-fried, the result is a custardy, golden French toast that lands around 20g protein per serving while keeping added sugar low. It is the same pudding base you would eat as dessert, repurposed as the dip.
Simply Desserts is a real dessert brand, not a protein supplement company trying to make dessert. That means genuine flavour, creamy texture, and clean ingredients. Each serving delivers about 20g of protein, and the Simply Desserts pudding base stays sugar-free (any sugar comes from your mix-ins).
Variations
Chocolate French Toast
Use Simply Desserts Chocolate Protein Pudding mix in the custard for a chocolate French toast. Finish with a few sugar-free chocolate chips.
Banana French Toast
Use the Banana Protein Pudding mix and top with fresh banana slices and a pinch of extra cinnamon.
French Toast Sticks
Slice the bread into strips before dipping for dippable protein French toast sticks, great for kids or for dunking into more pudding.
Higher-Protein Version
Use a high-protein bread and ultra-filtered dairy milk to push the per-serving protein well above 20g.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make anabolic protein French toast?
Whisk 1/2 box of Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix into 1/2 cup milk until smooth, whisk in 2 eggs with cinnamon and vanilla, then dip 4 slices of whole-grain or high-protein bread and pan-fry until golden. The pudding mix adds milk protein and a sweet vanilla custard with no added sugar, taking each serving to around 20g protein.
How much protein is in this protein French toast?
Split across 2 servings of 2 slices each, it comes to roughly 20g of protein per serving. That comes from the eggs, the milk, the Simply Desserts pudding mix (20g protein per box) and a higher-protein bread. Use ordinary bread and the figure will be a little lower.
Is protein French toast healthy?
It can be a sensible high-protein breakfast. With about 20g protein and only 2g of sugar per serving when made with unsweetened milk and sugar-free syrup, it is filling and low in sugar. It is still a cooked breakfast with bread and eggs, so the usual rules on total calories and toppings apply.
Can I make protein French toast without protein powder?
Yes, that is the point of this recipe. Instead of stirring gritty protein powder into the custard, you use Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix, which dissolves smooth, sweetens the custard and adds milk protein without the chalky texture.
Is this protein French toast vegan?
No. It uses eggs, and the Simply Desserts pudding mix is made with milk protein and is certified Kosher Dairy, so the recipe is neither vegan nor dairy-free. The mix contains milk as an allergen.
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