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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein French Toast Bake

This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein French Toast Bake is the ultimate fall breakfast recipe! Made with fluffy pumpkin french toast and melty, gooey chocolate chips in every bite, it's packed with protein and prepped in just 10 minutes! 

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By: Lauren published: Sep. 25, 2023 updated: Mar. 12, 2024 17 Comments

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Pumpkin chocolate chip protein french toast bake on a small plate being drizzled with maple syrup.
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About This Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein French Toast Bake
Ingredients and Substitutions
Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptations
How To Make
How To Store
Use Up Your Stale Bread!
FAQ: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein French Toast Bake
More Pumpkin Recipes You’ll Love
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein French Toast Bake
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About This Recipe

Enjoy all the indulgence and mouth-watering taste of your favorite breakfast french toast in a lightened up, high protein bake! Seriously, this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein French Toast Bake couldn’t be more delicious or easy to make. All you need is 10 minutes to prep it!

This bake is a perfect one to make in advance (actually recommended) and to bake the next morning. Plus, it freezes great! It also works great for meal prep for breakfast or even dessert throughout the week too if you want to enjoy this bake on a more regular occurrence.

This pumpkin french toast casserole is the best because it feels sinful yet is super balanced in macros to keep you full and satisfied. Fueling up on protein early in the day helps keep you satisfied throughout the morning and helps prevent your a blood sugar level spike and crash. 

For more yummy protein-packed sweet breakfasts like this one, definitely check out this High Protein French Toast, these Protein French Toast Sticks, Mini Chocolate Chip Pancake Bites and this super popular Blueberry Sausage Pancake Bake!

Pumpkin chocolate chip protein french toast bake in a baking dish being served with a wooden spoon.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein French Toast Bake

  • The ultimate fall breakfast recipe! Perfect for weekend brunches or holidays! But also great for weekday meal prep!
  • Super easy to make! Baked in one dish and minimal clean up!
  • Lower in calories than traditional french toast bakes but one the whole family will love!
  • Packed with protein! No sugar crash with this pumpkin french toast bake.
  • The best part is it freezes and reheats like a dream!

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients for pumpkin chocolate chip protein french toast bake.
  • Bread – I used brioche bread to give this french toast bake the most ‘real’ french toast like texture and taste, but any bread will work. Just know that the taste of the bread will shine through the bake, so pick one you like!
  • Milk – I used unsweetened almond milk but any kind will work. You can use regular milk (or Fairlife for extra protein), oat milk, soy milk, etc.
  • Pumpkin purée – make sure to use 100% pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix). My favorite brand of pumpkin is Libby.
  • Eggs – I used all whole eggs for this recipe but you can also use a mixture of eggs and egg whites. Or if you rather, you can just use all liquid egg whites.
  • Pumpkin pie spice mix – To give it some some pumpkin spice flavor!!
  • Protein powder – I used PEScience vanilla (code Laurenfitfoodie to save!) You could also use the season Pumpkin Pie flavor if you have it! I would just recommend using one you like the flavor of because the flavor of protein will shine through this bake too.
  • Baking essentials – vanilla extract and  liquid stevia. I prefer liquid stevia in this recipe because it blends with the liquid mixture better, making the whole bake sweeter, but you can sub with your favorite sweetener of choice if you need to. See FAQ section below for more on this.
  • Chocolate chips – I used mini-chocolate chips so the chocolate spreads further but any kind will work!
  • Brown sugar – regular brown sugar or a brown sugar alternative like Truvia, Swerve or golden monk fruit sweetener all work!

Optional Variations and Dietary Adaptations

  • To make gluten-free: use gluten-free bread.
  • To make dairy-free: use dairy-free milk, a plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.
  • Switch up the bread: You can also use challah bread or sourdough bread.
  • For higher fiber with still some of that white bread taste, I love using Dave’s Killer white done right bread.
  • For lower calorie, try Sara Lee’s 45-calorie bread.
  • Add more toppings, like chopped pecans for a crunch or a yummy crumb topping like the same used in this Healthy Pumpkin Coffee Cake.

How To Make

The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!

Cubes of bread in a baking dish.

1. Spray a 9×13″ baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange the bread in a single layer in the baking dish.

Ingredients for pumpkin chocolate chip protein french toast bake in a mixing bowl.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin, protein powder, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and liquid stevia.

Egg mixture poured over the cubed bread in the baking dish.

3. Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the baking dish, spreading it around until the liquid saturates the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least for 30 minutes) if time allows.

Chocolate chips sprinkled on top of the pumpkin chocolate chip protein french toast bake in a baking dish before being baked.

4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover the baking dish, sprinkle with the chocolate chips and brown sugar.

Pumpkin chocolate chip protein french toast bake in a baking dish after being baked.

5. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until baked through. Cover with aluminum foil if it still needs to cook longer and you wish to not brown the top anymore.

Pumpkin chocolate chip protein french toast bake on a small plate being drizzled with maple syrup.

6. Cut into slices then serve warm, drizzled with pancake syrup! This french toast bake is also DELICIOUS chilled!

How To Store

Store in covered or in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

To freeze: let cool completely then slice into individual servings. Wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap or tin foil and place in freezer ziplock bag (this helps prevent freezer burn). Freeze for up to 3 months.

Use Up Your Stale Bread!

I love using stale bread (or “day old” bread chunks) for this french toast bake because dry bread soaks up the mixture even better! The dryer the bread to more it will soak up the egg mixture and bake up to crispy, fluffy golden brown perfection!

Pumpkin chocolate chip protein french toast bake on a small plate topped with maple syrup.

FAQ: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein French Toast Bake

What is the best type of bread for french toast bake?

Brioche bread or french bread is typical for a french toast bake to give it the most ‘real’ french toast like texture and taste. But ultimately any kind of bread will work. Just know that the taste of the bread will shine through the bake, so pick a high quality one and one you enjoy the taste of.

Can I use a different type of bread other than brioche?

Sure! Brioche bread is simply one of the best tasting breads for a french toast bake but other yummy options would be challah or french bread.
If you are looking for higher fiber with still some of that white bread taste, I love using Dave’s Killer white done right bread. If you are looking for lower calorie, try Sara Lee’s 45-calorie bread.

Can I use something besides liquid stevia?

I highly recommend liquid stevia if you have it because it blends in so much better with the batter than granular and you only need a tiny bit of it! But you can also use any sweetener you have on hand if you need. You’ll likely just need more to match the sweetness. Just give the batter a little taste before pouring it over the bread and make sure it’s sweet enough for you!

Why is my french toast bake soggy?

This could be for a couple of reasons. For one, make sure you are using a more stale, not super fresh bread. This allows the bread to soak up the mixture more, resulting in a less soggy bake. Allowing the bake to it sit in the fridge overnight also helps with this and gives the bread more time to absorb the mixture.

What to serve with this healthy french toast bake?

I love enjoying this bake with a side of bacon, turkey sausage, eggs or egg whites for a little extra protein. Plus the combination of sweet and savory is absolute perfection! This bake would also be delicious with a side of fresh fruit!

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Pumpkin chocolate chip protein french toast bake on a small plate being drizzled with maple syrup.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein French Toast Bake

? High Protein ? Vegetarian
This Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Protein French Toast Bake is the ultimate fall breakfast recipe! Made with fluffy pumpkin french toast and melty, gooey chocolate chips in every bite, it's packed with protein and prepped in just 10 minutes! 
Yield: 8
Prep: 10 minutes mins
30 minutes mins
Cook: 40 minutes mins
Total: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Calories: 295kcal
Protein: 18g
Fat: 9.4g
Carbs: 32g

Ingredients

  • 10 slices brioche bread cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups milk of choice (480g) I used almond
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (240g)
  • 3/4 cup vanilla protein powder (90g)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp liquid stevia see notes
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips divided
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar or alternative (24g) I used Truvia

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Instructions

  • Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Arrange the bread in a single layer in the baking dish. Sprinkle half the chocolate chips on top.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin, protein powder, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and liquid stevia. Pour the egg mixture over the bread in the baking dish, spreading it around until the liquid saturates the bread. If time allows, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes (up to overnight).
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Uncover the baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips and brown sugar and bake for 35-45 minute, or until baked through. Cover with aluminum foil if it still needs to cook longer and you wish to not brown the top anymore.
  • Serve warm, drizzled with pancake syrup! This french toast bake is also DELICIOUS chilled!

Equipment

  • 9×13 baking dish

Notes

To make gluten-free: use gluten-free bread.
To make dairy-free: use dairy-free milk, a plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips.
*I highly recommend liquid stevia if you have it because it blends in so much better with the batter than granular and you only need a tiny bit of it. But you can also use any sweetener you have on hand. You’ll likely just need more to match the sweetness. Just give the batter a little taste before pouring it over the bread and make sure it’s sweet enough for you!
(TIP: the batter will always be sweeter than the actual bake itself AFTER being baked so air on the sweeter side!)

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1/8 of dish, Calories: 295kcal (15%), Carbohydrates: 32g (11%), Protein: 18g (36%), Fat: 9.4g (14%), Saturated Fat: 2.3g (14%), Fiber: 2.1g (9%), Sugar: 5g (6%)

Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.

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Lauren lives with her husband, Simon and two dogs, Finley and Cookie, in the Carolina’s. She has college degrees in Nursing and Exercise Science, is a NASM certified trainer and spent many years as a macro coach before transitioning to full time blogging. She loves staying active, being creative and recreating her favorite comfort food dishes into healthier, lightened up versions. Desserts are her speciality!

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