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High-Protein Cheesy Besan Toast

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High-protein cheesy besan toast — besan-coated high-protein bread strips with melted mozzarella
15 min total 17g protein 226 kcal
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This high-protein cheesy besan toast turns regular toast into a quick, savory, protein-packed breakfast. Strips of high-protein bread are coated in a spiced besan (gram flour) batter with fresh coriander, topped with gooey mozzarella and a sprinkle of Maggi masala, then toasted in a brush of ghee until golden and crisp. It is filling, cheesy and ready in minutes — perfect for a busy weekday breakfast or an evening snack.

Why you'll love this recipe:

  • High in protein from high-protein bread, besan and mozzarella
  • Quick and instant — ready in under 10 minutes
  • Savory and crisp outside, soft and cheesy inside
  • A fun, kid-friendly upgrade to plain toast

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, whisk the besan with a little water, salt, pepper and chopped coriander into a smooth, thick, lump-free batter.

  2. Cut the high-protein bread slices into strips.

  3. Dip each bread strip into the besan batter, coating it well on all sides.

  4. Heat a pan on medium and brush it lightly with ghee.

  5. Place the coated strips on the pan, add a little grated mozzarella on top and a sprinkle of Maggi masala.

  6. Toast until golden and crisp on both sides and the cheese melts.

  7. Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

Mayuri's Tips

  • Keep the besan batter thick and coatable — not runny — so it clings to the bread.
  • High-protein bread keeps it extra filling, but any bread works if that is what you have.
  • Add the cheese while the batter side cooks so it melts right into the toast.
  • Adjust the Maggi masala and pepper to taste; a pinch of chilli flakes adds heat.
  • Brush, do not pour, the ghee — a light coat keeps it crisp, not greasy.
  • Serve immediately, while crisp and the cheese is gooey.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Between the high-protein bread, besan (gram flour) and mozzarella cheese, this toast packs a solid protein punch for a quick breakfast.

Absolutely. Any bread works — whole wheat or multigrain are great choices. High-protein bread simply boosts the protein further.

Yes. Skip the mozzarella for a lighter version (and use oil instead of ghee to make it vegan). The spiced besan coating still makes it tasty and protein-rich.

It is great with green chutney, tomato ketchup, or a cup of chai for a complete quick breakfast.

Each serving has about 17g of protein and 226 kcal, calculated from the exact ingredients used in this recipe.

About 15 minutes from start to finish — 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

Yes — like every recipe on FoodyPuzzle, it is 100% vegetarian.

The recipe makes 2 servings. Use the + and − buttons on the recipe card above to scale all ingredient quantities automatically.

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