restaurant Ingredients

• 2 slices thick bread slices
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk or almond milk
• 1 tablespoon cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons extra Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar or sweetener
• 1/2 medium banana
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
• 1 pinch pinch of salt

list_alt Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the air fryer to 350°F or preheat the oven or toaster oven to 375°F. Place the bread slices on a small baking tray or air fryer-safe liner. Use the back of a spoon to gently press down the center of each bread slice, creating a shallow well while leaving the edges raised. This well helps hold the cinnamon roll protein yogurt filling and keeps the toast neat while cooking.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, egg or egg whites, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, maple syrup or honey, and a pinch of salt. Stir slowly at first so the protein powder does not spill, then mix until the filling becomes smooth, creamy, and thick. If the mixture is too thick to spread, add milk or almond milk 1 teaspoon at a time until it becomes spoonable but not runny.
3. 3
   In a separate tiny bowl, mix the remaining cinnamon with brown sugar or coconut sugar and a few drops of maple syrup to create a quick cinnamon swirl. This gives the toast a stronger cinnamon roll flavor and creates the swirled look that makes the recipe more Pinterest-friendly. Keep the swirl thick so it sits on top of the yogurt filling instead of disappearing completely.
4. 4
   Spoon the protein yogurt filling into the center of each bread slice. Spread it gently inside the pressed well, keeping most of the filling away from the edges. Add small dots or thin lines of the cinnamon swirl over the filling, then use a toothpick or the tip of a knife to lightly swirl it into the yogurt. Do not overmix because visible cinnamon streaks make the toast look more like a cinnamon roll.
5. 5
   Air fry for 5 to 6 minutes, or bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the bread edges are golden and the yogurt filling is just set. The center should look creamy and custard-like, not wet. Cooking time can vary depending on bread thickness and air fryer strength, so check early. Let the toast rest for 1 minute before adding glaze so the filling settles slightly.
6. 6
   Make the quick glaze by stirring extra Greek yogurt with optional cream cheese, powdered sugar or sweetener, vanilla extract, and a tiny splash of milk if needed. Drizzle the glaze over the warm toast. Top with sliced banana, strawberries, chopped pecans, extra cinnamon, or a small drizzle of maple syrup. Serve immediately while warm, creamy, and lightly crisp.