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Protein Pumpkin French Toast Bake

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A delicious and nutritious breakfast casserole combining pumpkin, protein, and warm spices, perfect for a cozy morning.

Ingredients

Bread

  • 8 slices Whole Wheat Bread ((224g))

Pumpkin Puree

  • 0.5 cup Pumpkin Puree ((120g, not pumpkin pie filling))

Vanilla Protein Powder

  • 0.5 cup Vanilla Protein Powder ((Whey-casein, 45g))

Unsweetened Almond Milk

  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk ((120ml))

Eggs

  • 2 Eggs

Egg Whites

  • 4 Egg White ((132g))

Pumpkin Pie Spice

  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

Nutmeg

  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg

Chopped Pecans

  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Pecans ((14g or more))

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9"x6" baking dish.
  • Cube bread and place in dish. Blend pumpkin, protein, almond milk, eggs, whites, spices, then pour over bread. Press down and refrigerate overnight or 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven again to 350°F, top with pecans, and bake for 45-50 minutes until set and slightly crisp.
  • Cool slightly, slice, and serve topped with whipped cream and powdered sugar.

Notes

For best results, prepare the night before to allow flavors to meld.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: French Toast, Protein, pumpkin