About the Recipe
Treat yourself to a breakfast with pumpkin spice French toast that brings a touch of autumn flavors while offering a nutritious boost to your day! This recipe is perfect for fitness enthusiasts who crave meals without sacrificing taste buds satisfaction It revamps the French toast by using better for you ingredients such as egg whites and pumpkin spiced latte protein powder along with pure pumpkin puree and Ezekiel bread to create a guilt free and scrumptious dish that caters, to both health and taste.
Protein-rich pumpkin spice French toast with healthful ingredients and autumn flavors.
How it Can Help Your Fitness
The foundation of this toast recipe consists of Ezekiel bread – a sprouted grain bread that is devoid of added sugars and artificial additives – providing a richer protein and nutrient composition compared to traditional white or whole wheat options available, in the market today. Every slice is immersed in a blend of protein packed egg whites and pumpkin spice latte flavored protein powder; this not enhances the protein content for muscle recovery and development but also wraps it in an enticing scent that guarantees a delightful culinary experience, for the palate. Incorporating pumpkin purée, into the recipe elevates the dish, with its texture and deliciously natural taste profile.Filled with fiber,vitamin A and antioxidants pumpkin purée boosts wellness bolsters the system and nurtures radiant skin health.
Infused with a touch of pumpkin pie spice seasoning and cooked to a crispness this French toast embodies the spirit of fall, in each delicious bite. This traditional blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves not enhances the taste. Also offers various health advantages such as reducing inflammation and regulating blood sugar levels. As the toast sizzles to perfection the spices emit a scent that wafts through the kitchen turning the cooking process into a delightful experience, for both maker and eater alike.
Nutrition Facts
Traditional French toast usually involves lots of toppings and processed bread. This pumpkin spice variation skips the sugar rush and unnecessary calories, for a guilt free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth using natural ingredients and the natural sweetness of pumpkin and spices. Creating a dish that feels like a treat while still keeping you in line, with your health and fitness objectives.
To complete the French toast dish, for serving could involve topping it with a light drizzle of low calorie maple syrup or a scoop of Greek yogurt which brings a smooth consistency and a zesty counterpoint to the sweet and flavorful hints of the toast itself. Ideal for a relaxing morning mealtime treat or as a postexercise bite or even as a wholesome choice, for brunch occasions; pumpkin spice French toast not only tastes amazing but also caters to health conscious individuals.
Enjoy this pumpkin spice toast recipe as a treat that not tantalizes your taste buds but also supports your path to wellness! This dish shows that eating well doesn't have to be bland; instead it introduces a way to savor nourishing food that satisfies both the body and the soul.
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Ingredients
1/2 cup Egg Whites
3 tbsp Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Powder by 1st Phorm
2 tbsp Pure Pumpkin Puree
2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
2 Slices of Ezekiel Bread
Toppings
1 tbsp Creamy Almond Butter
1 tbsp Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Sugar Free Maple Flavor Pancake Syrup
1/4 cup Russian Style Cottage Cheese (aka FARMERS CHEESE) or low fat Cottage Cheese
Steps
Heat the griddle or nonstick pan.
Stir all ingredients in a large shallow small bowl, soak the thawed Ezekiel Bread (if it was frozen, make sure to microwave it for 20 seconds or until soft, be careful not to overdo it). Let the bread absorb all the liquid.
Generously spray the pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the soaked bread on a preheated pan and cook it for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.
If there is any leftover liquid, you can pour it over the bread in the pan.
About the Author
Elina is the founder of Fitnello Fitness, as well as the Head ISSA Certified Trainer. She graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor's in Psychology.
Originally from Latvia, Elina moved to America with her family in 1998 at the age of 10. She is fluent in three languages - English, Ukrainian, and Russian. Her excitement and passion for fitness and nutrition has been evident from a young age. At just 14 years old, Elina already had dreams of becoming a dietitian to help those like her who struggled with self-image. Now, she has created MANY recipes for meals that will help you achieve your fitness goals in a healthy and delicious way.
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