# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 8 cups whole grain or brioche bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, stale preferred
→ Wet Ingredients
02 - 6 large eggs
03 - 1.5 cups low-fat milk or unsweetened almond milk
04 - 1 cup Greek yogurt, plain, 0% or 2% fat
05 - 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter, melted
06 - 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
07 - 0.33 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
→ Protein Boost
10 - 2 scoops chocolate or vanilla whey protein powder, or plant-based protein alternative
→ Toppings
11 - 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
12 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter, warmed, for drizzle
13 - Fresh berries for serving
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
02 - Distribute bread cubes evenly throughout the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, Greek yogurt, melted peanut butter, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and protein powder until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Pour the egg mixture evenly over bread cubes, gently pressing down to ensure thorough saturation. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
05 - Sprinkle dark chocolate chips over the surface if desired.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
07 - Cool slightly. Drizzle with warmed peanut butter and top with fresh berries before serving.
