Healthy stuffed French toast features a banana and almond butter filling between two slices of whole grain bread.Â
We are big french toast fans in our house. I love the ease of my overnight french toast bake but when I’m feeling something fancy, I like to whip up this stuffed french toast! Traditional stuffed french toast (ahem, IHOP stuffed french toast can have up to 1450 calories per serving… 1450!) but this version is much healthier and less than 200 calories a serving, low in sugar and loaded with healthy fats and protein. Not too shabby!
We typically reserve this recipe for special occasions (like birthdays or Valentine’s day) but I’m now realizing how simple this recipe is… and that we need to make this more regularly! This is a filling breakfast on it’s own but you could serve with a breakfast meat (or tempeh bacon) and fruit for a complete meal.
Does the Type of Bread Matter?
There seems to be a big debate on the internet about the best bread to use for french toast. Some argue brioche is the best, others say you can use any type of bread you please. I’m definitely in the latter camp – I’ve never had a bad piece of french toast and truly believe it’s personal preference! Like thick, fluffy french toast? Use that kind of bread. Prefer thinner, nutty french toast? Buy that! I used whole grain bread for this recipe but use any type of bread you have on hand!
Ingredients in Healthy Stuffed French Toast
bread – I like to use whole grain bread but like I said above, you can use any type of bread you’d like!
banana
nut butter – I used almond butter but any nut or seed butter would work in this recipe!
toppings – I like to serve this with maple syrup and fresh strawberries.
Stuffed French Toast Recipe
Start by taking your bread slices and creating almond butter and banana sandwiched. I like to spread about 1 Tablespoon of almond butter and a few banana slices on each sandwich.
In a small bowl, whisk together the almond milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Pour the egg mixture in a shallow pan or baking dish. One at a time, soak the sandwiches on both sides until the bread is nice and moist – about 10 seconds on each side. Place soaked sandwiches in a pre-heated skillet that has been coated with coconut oil. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, until both sides are golden brown. Top with fresh berries and maple syrup (or your desired toppings) and serve!
Make French Toast Ahead of Time
This recipe makes four servings so if you aren’t cooking for that many in your home, know this recipe is just as delicious (if not better!) as leftovers. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and then reheat a slice in the toaster oven when you’re ready to enjoy! I loved the way it tasted after being toasted because of the crispy edges.
If you try this healthy stuffed french toast be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other EBF readers who are thinking about making the recipe.
Take your four slices of bread and create two almond butter and banana sandwiches. Each sandwich should have 1 Tablespoon of almond butter and a few banana slices.
Whisk together almond milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and salt and pour in a container large enough to soak the sandwiches. One at a time, soak sandwiches on both sides until they are nice and moist — about 10 seconds on each side.
Pre-heat a non stick skillet on medium-high heat. Coat with coconut oil to prevent toast from sticking.
Place sandwich in pan and cook for 4-5 minutes on until the bottom side is golden brown. Flip sandwich, press on sandwich with your spatula and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Remove from pan and repeat the process with the second sandwich.
Cut each sandwich in half diagonally to make 4 servings. Serve with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.
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Finally a healthy version of the french toast. I’ve been feeling guilty about having french toast. Great how you were able to include so many healthy foods in one sandwich.
If it’s at all possible, this might be my favorite recipe you’ve ever shared. You are awesome! I would LOVE to try this. My hubby would die. Hope you guys have a great weekend celebrating! 🙂
I have been making French toast like crazy lately… but have never tired stuffing it. I obviously love me some nut butter, so there is not doubt in my mind that I’d enjoy it!
Looks great:)! I am making this Saturday morning for breakfast. I love french toast and make it quite often. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Feb 8th is my brother’s birthday, Feb 11th my young son’s birthday and Feb 14th my sister in laws birthday! It’s interesting that Isaac and your birthday is just a week apart:) I know atleast 10 people whose birthdays are all in Feb, including my boss and colleague! Well, I can imagine how much this month means to you 🙂
Happy Friday and have a great weekend:) hope your little pup is feeling well now!
This looks delicious! I randomly stumbled upon your blog yesterday when I was looking for oatmeal ideas and your Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal with Egg Whites popped up. I made it last night after my evening work out and it immediately made me feel full! Not to mention, it was quite tasty. Can’t wait to check back here more for recipes as I continue my journey of clean eating. 🙂
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I stumbled upon your site a few weeks ago and am loving it except for the sponsored post. I wish bloggers like yourself would only plug products if they truly believed in them, not because of being paid. If companies appreciate the support of their product, pass it along to your readers. More authenticity and transparency. Less advertising and commercialism.
this is my new favorite recipe!! Thank you!!
Woo-hoo! Glad you like it, Jes!
Oh my goodness!! This looks amazing! 🙂 Very drool-worthy!
Thanks Christal!
Finally a healthy version of the french toast. I’ve been feeling guilty about having french toast. Great how you were able to include so many healthy foods in one sandwich.
Yum!! This is such an insanely easy recipe and it looks delicious!!
This looks incredible!!! I literally want to go make it right now. It sounds so so so good!
This looks delicious, definitely making this for breakfast.
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If it’s at all possible, this might be my favorite recipe you’ve ever shared. You are awesome! I would LOVE to try this. My hubby would die. Hope you guys have a great weekend celebrating! 🙂
French toast is awesome made with cinnamon raisin Ezekiel bread! I love mind topped with almond butter and caramelized pears.
Oh yum! I made this version with the Food for Life sprouted gluten-free bread, but I bet it would be delicious with cinnamon raisin bread.
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I have been making French toast like crazy lately… but have never tired stuffing it. I obviously love me some nut butter, so there is not doubt in my mind that I’d enjoy it!
Hi Brittany,
Looks great:)! I am making this Saturday morning for breakfast. I love french toast and make it quite often. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Feb 8th is my brother’s birthday, Feb 11th my young son’s birthday and Feb 14th my sister in laws birthday! It’s interesting that Isaac and your birthday is just a week apart:) I know atleast 10 people whose birthdays are all in Feb, including my boss and colleague! Well, I can imagine how much this month means to you 🙂
Happy Friday and have a great weekend:) hope your little pup is feeling well now!
Thanks so much for the sweet comment, Swarna. So many February birthdays!! I love it! 🙂
I love french toast!
Omg this looks yummy!
Looks delicious! Happy birthday to Issac – enjoy the celebration!
This looks delicious! I randomly stumbled upon your blog yesterday when I was looking for oatmeal ideas and your Pumpkin Protein Oatmeal with Egg Whites popped up. I made it last night after my evening work out and it immediately made me feel full! Not to mention, it was quite tasty. Can’t wait to check back here more for recipes as I continue my journey of clean eating. 🙂
I’m gonna need you to warn me before posting something like this.
This looks insanely delicious and now I want french toast for lunch 🙂