Low Carb, High Protein Gingerbread French Toast

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Total Time 16 mins
Cuisine: ,
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 2
Calories: 275
Best Season: Winter
Dietary: Soy Free
Ingredients
    For the French Toast
  • 4 slices bread (Discount code COOKINGKATIELADY at checkout to get 10% off your order!)
  • 1 egg (large, organic)
  • 1/4 cup almond milk (unsweetened, organic. If you are using a thicker bread do 1/2 cup)
  • 1 tbsp molasses (organic)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (1-2, depending on how strong you like it)
  • 30 g protein powder (vanilla or unflavored works best)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (ground)
  • 1/2 tsp ginger (ground)
  • 1/8 tsp cloves (ground)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (freshly squeezed)
    • Gingerbread Syrup
  • 2 oz cream cheese (organic, softened)
  • 1 tbsp molasses (organic)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (maple syrup (add until you get desired drizzling consistency))
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, molasses, and maple syrup with an electric mixer until smooth and pourable. Set aside.
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, almond milk, vanilla, protein powder, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
  3. 3
    Dip each slice of bread into the batter, coating both sides evenly.
  4. 4
    Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat with a small amount of butter.
  5. 5
    Cook the soaked bread for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden and lightly crisp at the edges.
  6. 6

    Serve warm with the gingerbread syrup and extra maple syrup if you like.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Serving Size 2 slices french toast

Amount Per Serving
Calories 275kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.5g18%
Saturated Fat 5.4g27%
Cholesterol 131.4mg44%
Sodium 935.1mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 38.3g13%
Dietary Fiber 23.5g94%
Sugars 9.3g
Protein 20.4g41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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