Baked Pumpkin Protein French Toast Recipe

Name: Baked Pumpkin Protein French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 large Eggs; 1 cup Whole Milk; 1 tsp Vanilla Paste; 1 tsp Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice; 1 scoop Ancient Nutrition Pumpkin Spice Bone Broth Protein Powder; 3/4 cup Greek Yogurt; 8 slices Brioche Bread

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Cozy fall mornings call for something warm, comforting, and a little bit indulgent, like this baked pumpkin protein french toast, but with an unexpected protein twist.

We're talking warm, cinnamon-spiced pumpkin vibes baked into every bite, with a sneaky boost of protein thanks to two key ingredients: Greek yogurt and Ancient Nutrition's Pumpkin Spice Bone Broth Protein Powder.

A scoop of french toast on a large spoon with powdered sugar dusted on top.

Similar to my croissant french toast bake or my kid-friendly cinnamon sugar french toast sticks, this is perfect for meal prepping breakfast for the week or impressing your brunch crew with zero effort.

It's baked, it's cozy, it's packed with protein, and it might be your new favorite way to do breakfast.

TL;DR Recipe Rundown

👩🏼‍🍳 Bake Level - Easy/Beginner
⏱️ Bake Time - This bakes in just 30 minutes.
😋 Taste - Pumpkin spice flavors, soft and velvety soaked brioche bread. A little sweet thanks to the powdered sugar on top.
🍽️ Best Served With - I suggest serving french toast along side a broccoli cheddar quiche for the savory-sweet action. I also suggest serving this with a lemon blueberry loaf, sour cream chocolate chip muffins, or a stack of protein banana cinnamon pancakes. Looking for a fun bevvy to go with it? This pumpkin espresso martini is IT!

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TL;DR Recipe Rundown
Tips and Key Reminders
The Main Ingredients
How to make pumpkin spice protein french toast
Simple Swaps and Substitutions
Pumpkin French Toast FAQs
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Baked Pumpkin Protein French Toast

Tips and Key Reminders

If the protein powder clumps a little as you mix it with the other ingredients, use a frother! Also, don't worry about any remaining clumps, they will melt into the bread as it bakes.
We want this to be a little custardy and almost borderline bread pudding, so be sure to soak all of the bread really well.
Use room temperature ingredients like milk, eggs, and greek yogurt. Bringing ingredients to room temperature helps them to mix well.
You can also make this recipe bite size if you'd prefer to make this more grab and go. Scoop some of the egg-soaked french toast bread into muffin tins and bake for 25 minutes.

The Main Ingredients

Ingredients to make a baked pumpkin protein french toast.

Bread: Fresh bread or day-old bread work well for this recipe. As I mentioned previously, I recommend brioche or challah bread, or your favorite gluten free bread. For a fun twist, you can try sourdough bread, but be sure to cut the bread into thick slices.
Eggs: Eggs are the base of the egg mixture that goes with making classic french toast.
Milk: Use almond or oat milk if you are dairy-free, but either way, milk is an essential ingredient when making french toast, so of course we need it for these cinnamon sticks.
Cinnamon: French toast typically has a tablespoon of cinnamon added to the egg and milk to give more flavor and warmth.
Vanilla Extract: Vanilla extract is added for an additional flavor boost.
Bone Broth Protein: The reason this french toast is high protein is in large part to the use of Ancient Nutrition's Bone Broth Protein Powder. Their pumpkin spice flavor is all the flavors you think of when it comes to pumpkin spice, plus just one scoop yields 18 grams of protein from the highest quality sources. Your joints, skin, hair, nails, and gut biome will thank you.
Greek Yogurt: I love the creaminess and custard-like texture that the greek yogurt gives to this french toast bake. It also gives an additional 17 grams of protein!

Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.

How to make pumpkin spice protein french toast

eggs mixed with vanilla, milk, and cinnamon

Step 1: In a large bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla paste (or extract), and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin spice bone broth protein powder being poured into a large measuring cup.

Step 2: To the wet ingredients, pour in the Bone Broth Protein Powder. Whisk vigorously or use a frother to combine well.

Step 3: Preheat the oven to 350º. Prepare a casserole dish by ripping the brioche bread (or cutting) into pieces, evenly dispersing throughout the casserole dish.

Brioche bread soaked with egg, milk, vanilla, and pumpkin spice bone broth protein powder.

Step 4: Pour the egg mixture all over the bread, ensuring each piece absorbs the liquid. Bake for 30 minutes, then top with powdered sugar.

Simple Swaps and Substitutions

If you want to make this dairy free, simply use almond milk and a dairy-free greek yogurt.
You can also add in ½ cup of actual pumpkin puree for more pumpkin flavor.
Try sprinkling a little brown sugar on top before it bakes to give it an extra crunch and texture.
Use a gluten free bread if you need to, I would suggest something that is similar to brioche or a challah bread.

Corner of the casserole dish for pumpkin protein french toast with the bone broth protein powder container in the back.

Pumpkin French Toast FAQs

How do I store the french toast leftovers?

I will often times just wrap the entire casserole in plastic wrap and store directly in the fridge for up to 3 days. You could also add to an airtight container and store in the fridge for an additional day.

Can I freeze this french toast casserole?

You can! Add to a freezer-friendly container and store in the freezer for up to one month. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight and warm up in the microwave when you want to eat it.

Are there any other toppings I can add to this baked french toast aside from powdered sugar?

You can top this with a drizzle of honey, syrup, agave nectar, fresh fruit, whipped cream, pecans or almonds, or for even more protein, a dollop of greek yogurt.

Can I prep this french toast bake ahead of time?

This recipe is great for making the night before and baking the morning of. I love the idea of having something prepped and ready so that you can save time.