High Protein French Toast Casserole with Fresh Strawberries

Adapted from High Protein French Toast Casserole with Blueberries

Ingredients
1/2 12 oz. Challah loaf, cut into 1.5" cubes
4 eggs
1.5 c. egg whites
1 c. milk
2-4 scoops unflavored whey protein powder, enough to add 40g protein (~1/4 c. of the kind I use)
1.5 T. pure vanilla extract
1 t. orange extract
¼ c. Grade B maple syrup
1 T. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
1/4 t. salt
1 T. brown sugar
1 c. pecans, coarsely chopped (optional)
2 c. sliced fresh strawberries
butter to grease pan

Directions
Grease 9"x13" glass baking pan with butter.  Place cubed bread in pan.

Mix eggs, egg whites, milk, extracts, syrup, whey, salt, and spices else in a pitcher or bowl that can hold at least a quart of liquid.  Whisk thoroughly or blend with an immersion blender.

Preheat oven to 350˚F.  Pour liquid mixture over the bread.  Make sure that all bread is covered by liquid mixture.  Allow to sit for as long as it takes to make the topping. Mix pecans and brown sugar together and sprinkle before placing in the oven. Bake for about 25 minutes or until there is no longer any liquid.

Cool slightly before serving.  Top with fresh berries and enjoy!

(I think I'll double the protein powder next time.)

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8.0
Amount Per Serving
calories 327
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15 g	22 %
Saturated Fat 2 g	11 %
Monounsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 97 mg	32 %
Sodium 374 mg	16 %
Potassium 247 mg	7 %
Total Carbohydrate 37 g	12 %
Dietary Fiber 8 g	31 %
Sugars 12 g
Protein 16 g	32 %
Vitamin A	5 %
Vitamin C	19 %
Calcium	30 %
Iron	10 %