Easy Dubai Chocolate French Toast {High Protein, Sugar Free}

This Dubai Chocolate French Toast recipe will elevate your breakfast or dessert game! An exquisite high protein, lower fat and low sugar pistachio chocolate stuffed french toast you're going to love!

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Forget your average French toast for that special Sunday Brunch. This chocolate pistachio French toast is not just breakfast - it's an experience that's both incredibly decadent and surprisingly macro-friendly.

Think the viral Dubai Chocolate at an exquisite brunch restaurant, but healthy and right in your kitchen!

This recipe is a high-protein, low-sugar masterpiece of protein French toast layered with luscious protein chocolate spread and a unique pistachio cream kataifi topping. It's the perfect answer to what to make with pistachio cream when you're looking for something truly special.

Ingredients

This high protein Dubai chocolate French toast recipe uses simple and clean ingredients to give you a guilt-free indulgence. No sugar added or any other jargon.

Sliced Bread - I recommend the low-calorie wheat sliced bread
Vanilla Protein Powder - I recommend Whey Isopure Vanilla Protein Powder for this recipe
Egg White
Almond Milk - You can use any other reduced fat milk too

For the Protein Chocolate Spread

Chocolate Protein Powder: Chocolate Whey from isopure would be good here
Greek Yogurt
Cocoa Powder

Pistachio Kunafa Mix

Shredded Kataifi or Filo Dough or Kadayif
Protein Pistachio Cream - I used my high protein sugar free pistachio cream recipe here

See recipe card at the bottom of the page for the measurements!

Alternate Ingredients & Swaps for Dubai chocolate French toast:

This Dubai chocolate French toast recipe is easy to make your own with these modifications:

Bread: I use low-calorie wheat bread, but swap it out for brioche, challah, or your favorite bread (adjust macros accordingly). Gluten-free bread works too!
Whey Protein Powder: Feel free to use whey-casein or any other type of vanilla protein.
Plant-based would be fine too, just be sure to add a bit of sweetener and even some vanilla extract. I recommend KOS, Truvani or Birdman Vanilla here.
Be sure to adjust the amount of milk based on the protein powder (whey-casein and plant-based tend to absorb more)
Chocolate Protein Powder: You can use vanilla if you prefer!
Milk: Any unsweetened milk - Soy, oat, cashew, or even dairy milk - works perfectly for the French toast batter.
Greek Yogurt: If you don't have nonfat plain Greek yogurt, you can use regular Greek yogurt or thick coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option.
Pistachio Cream: The recipe calls for my Protein Pistachio Cream recipe, but you can use the regular store-bought one (adjust the calories and macros accordingly). Alternatively, a high-quality pistachio butter could work.
No Kataifi? Substitute with crushed rice krispies or rice chex or cornflakes cereal for a crunchy topping.
Vegan? Replace the egg with plant based egg alternative, use coconut yogurt and plant-based protein powder as well.

How to Make Your Dubai Chocolate French Toast

Creating this decadent chocolate pistachio French toast might look and taste fancy, but is simpler than you think!

Prepare the French Toast Batter: In a large, shallow bowl or container, whisk together the almond milk, egg white (or egg), and vanilla protein powder until well combined and smooth.
Soak the Bread: Place the bread (one slice at a time if needed) into the mixture and let it soak for about 1 minute. Flip and let the other side soak for another minute.
Cook the French Toast: Heat a large non-stick pan/skillet over medium-low heat and lightly spray with cooking spray. Carefully place the soaked bread onto the pan.
Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flip and cook the other side for another 2 minutes. Do the same for both slides, working one slice at a time if you need.
Make the Chocolate Spread: While the French toast cooks, in a bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chocolate protein powder, and cocoa powder. Mix well until you have a smooth chocolate "frosting." Taste and add a pinch of sweetener if you like.
Prepare the Pistachio Kataifi Mix: Once the bread is cooked, use the pan to lightly toast the shredded kataifi filo dough until it's lightly golden and crispy. Remove from heat, then add in the protein pistachio cream and mix it thoroughly.
Assemble: Place one cooked slice of French toast on a plate. Spread half of the chocolate mixture evenly over the top. Cover with the second slice of French toast, then spread the remaining chocolate mixture on top. Top it with the prepared pistachio kataifi mix. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips for Chocolate Pistachio Cream French Toast with Protein Powder

Making this Chocolate Pistachio Cream French Toast with protein powder is super easy, but here's some pointers so you can get it perfect!

Whisk the egg mixture well to get rid of lumps or they'll stick on to the bread
Don't Over-Soak the Bread: Soaking is needed for flavor, but over-soaking can make the bread fall apart.
Grease the pan so the bread comes off easily
Medium-Low Heat is Key: Cook the French toast on medium-low heat so it cooks through and browns evenly without burning the outside. Burning can also happen fairy easily with protein powder.
Be gentle when you flip; The bread should come off the pan very easily!
Taste the chocolate spread for Sweetness: Taste your chocolate spread and add extra sweetener if your protein powder isn't sweet enough for your liking.
Toast Kataifi Carefully: The Kataifi can burn very quickly! Keep a close eye on the pan when tasting, and stir frequently just until it's lightly golden.
Serve Immediately: French toast is best enjoyed fresh off the pan, especially with the warm, crispy kataifi topping.

How to Store Dubai Chocolate French Toast Recipe

This Dubai chocolate French toast recipe is best enjoyed fresh.

For make ahead:

Store the cooked French toast slices and chocolate spread separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Toast the kataifi and keep it in its own container.
When serving - Reheat French toast in a pan or toaster, combine kataifi with pistachio cream and assemble!

For leftovers:You can keep the prepared Dubai chocolate pistachio cream protein French toast recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you want to reheat it, I would say separate all the toppings, heat the bread (in a toaster or pan) and reassemble.
Make a fresh batch of the kataifi pistachio mix if you can!

FAQs

Can I make this a "chocolate pistachio stuffed French toast" where the filling is inside?

While this recipe layers the chocolate spread and pistachio between the French toast slices, you could use thicker bread slices, cut a slit into it and stuff the chocolate spread and pistachio kataifi mix inside before cooking for a proper "stuffed" version.

What if I can't find kataifi filo dough?

You can substitute the kataifi with finely crushed plain cereal like cornflakes, rice chex or rice krispies!

Can I use a different type of protein powder?

Yes! While I used whey protein here, you can replace it with casein, whey-casein or even plant-based protein powder Adjust the amount of liquid and sweetener as needed to achieve the right consistency.

I have extra pistachio cream, what else can I make with pistachio cream?

Great question! Pistachio cream is incredibly versatile. You can use it as a filling for crepes, a topping for oatmeal or yogurt bowls, mixed into protein shakes, spread on toast, or even as a filling for healthy muffins or cookies.

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