Protein French Toast Bowl

A warm, custardy baked French toast bowl blended with cottage cheese for extra protein, lightly sweetened with maple syrup, and finished with fresh berries.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 2 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 4 slices bread
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup mixed berries
• 1 serving cooking spray

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a 9-inch ovenproof bowl or small baking dish with cooking spray. (about 5 min) — 375°F
2. Blend the eggs, cottage cheese, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth. (about 2 min)
3. Tear the bread into bite-size pieces, place it in a bowl, and pour the blended mixture over it. Toss gently until evenly coated. (about 3 min)
4. Transfer the coated bread to the prepared dish and spread it into an even layer. (about 1 min)
5. Bake until puffed and set, about 25 minutes. Check the center with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 160°F. (about 25 min) — 375°F
6. Rest for 5 minutes, then top with the berries and serve warm with additional maple syrup if desired. (about 5 min)