Friday, Nov 15, 2024

Classic Vegan French Toast

This Vegan French Toast is the perfect french toast! This recipe is made with 5 ingredients and your favorite bread slices. Enjoy this breakfast favorite with fresh berries and maple syrup.

French toast was my favorite breakfast food growing-up, and it still is. Its crispy edges and custardy centre are topped with maple syrup. I'm salivating just thinking about it.

This eggless french bread recipe is classic, but if you like french toast as much I do, then our Vegan Pumpkin French Toast, Oil-Free Banana French Toast and Avocado French Toast are must-makes!

Ingredients you'll need

  • Almond milk - Our go-to plant-based dairy milk is unsweetened almondmilk, but you can use any other unsweetened non-dairy or plant-based milk. You can also choose from soy milk, coconut milk or flax milk.
  • Chickpea flour Also known as gram flour this flour gives vegan french toast a rich eggy flavor without the use of Just Egg, nutritional yeast, or black salt. It adds protein to the batter and binds it together.
  • Liquid sweetness:Either maple syrup, or agave honey will work. Maple syrup is our preferred choice since it can also be used for drizzling.
  • Vanilla + Cinnamon: Adds warmth, sweetness and layers of flavor. These are essential!
  • Staple bread: It is important to use a crusty bread that is both thick and sturdy. We aim for a thickness between 3/4-1". Bread should be at least a day old to allow it to dry out and harden a little. We recommend that you avoid white bread and sandwich bread for best results. You can make vegan brioche bread, french bread, and sourdough bread.
  • Coconut oil:To prevent the french toast from sticking to the pan or griddle, you'll need to add a little oil. Refined coconut oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil are all options if you don't like the coconut flavor.

Equipment required

  • Sallow dish
  • Whisk
  • Large pan or griddle
  • Spatula

How to make vegan French Toast

  1. Mix the batter. Mix the almond milk, chickpea batter, liquid sweetener and cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth. You can also blend the mixture in a high speed blender and then pour it into an oven-safe dish.
  2. Prepare a griddle or large pan. Lightly grease a large pan or griddle with coconut oil.
  3. Dip the bread. Dip one slice of bread at once in the batter. Allow the bread to absorb the mixture for approximately 20 seconds.
  4. Cook. Place the soaked bread on the heated griddle immediately. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown. Continue this process until you have all your french toast cooked.
  5. Serve. Serve vegan french toast warm with toppings or breakfast sides.

Serving Suggestions

Our favorite way to serve french toast is with vegan butter, vegan coconut whipped cream, or powdered sugar. We also love fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries and bananas. If desired, you can also serve this french toast with Easy Chia Seed Jam or peanut butter.

This is the perfect dish to serve for weekend breakfasts, or breakfast for dinner. You can enjoy it on its own, especially when it is paired with berries, but it tastes great with Tofu Bacon or Tofu Scramble.

Storage Instructions

You can either refrigerate leftover french toast for up to five days or freeze it for up to two months. Place the french toast in an airtight container, or freeze bag.

Heat in the microwave or on a lightly greased pan until ready to reheat.

Questions about recipes

Can I make the french toast without oil?

This french toast recipe is best cooked in a nonstick skillet. We recommend using a non-stick skillet if you want to make it oil-free.

Can this vegan french toast be made gluten-free?

Yes! Follow the recipe exactly as before, but use your gluten-free bread.

Why can't you use fluffy bread to make french toast?

Soft, fluffy bread is not recommended for French toast as it can become soggy after being soaked in the batter. It is important that the bread be dry and crusty in order to absorb the batter and keep it from drying out. You can dry fresh bread in the oven for 8 minutes at 300F.

How do I keep my french toast warm and cook the rest of the slices?

The best way to keep french bread warm is to bake it at 200F. You can cover the french toast with aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out.

More Vegan Breakfast Recipes You May Enjoy:

  • Quick and easy classic vegan crepes - sweet or savory.
  • Fluffiest Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes are guaranteed to satisfy your classic needs.
  • Vegan Strata – A quick and easy breakfast recipe that is great for hosting holidays or parties!
  • Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal is the best way to elevate your oatmeal breakfast.
  • Blender Oatmeal Pancakes are protein-packed pancakes that can be made in less than 20 minutes.

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Vegan French Toast Recipe

  • Author: Jasmine @ Sweet Simple Vegan



  • Classic Vegan French Toast


    Total Time:
    35 minutes



  • Classic Vegan French Toast


    Yield:
    4 servings
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Description

This Vegan French Toast is the perfect french toast! This recipe is made with 5 ingredients and your favorite bread slices. This breakfast favorite can be served with fresh berries and maple syrup.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups unsweetened almond butter milk
  • 1/4 heaping cup chickpea flour
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure Vanilla Extract
  • Salt a pinch
  • 8-10 thick slices day-old/stale bread*

You can add toppings such as

  • Maple syrup
  • Organic powdered sugar
  • Fresh fruit

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients (except the bread) together until smooth. You can also blend the ingredients in a high speed blender if you wish. Place the batter in a large and shallow bowl.
  2. Heat a large skillet or griddle on medium heat. Lightly grease the pan with coconut oil or spray. Although we tried to make french toast without oil, the best results were achieved by using coconut oil.
  3. Each slice of bread should be dipped in the batter for 20 seconds each side. Then, place on the heated griddle. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Continue cooking until all the french toast is cooked.
  4. You can add toppings to your choice. Our vegan french toast is best served with maple syrup, powdered sugar and fresh strawberries.

Notes

  • Bread should be both thick and sturdy. We aim to achieve a thickness of 3/4-1". Bread should be at least a day old to allow it to dry out and harden a little. Avoid sandwich bread. This will make sure that your french toast doesn't get soggy and breaks apart easily.
  • You can dry fresh bread in the oven for approximately 8 minutes, if you don't have any.
  • You can also place the bread on a wire rack to dry overnight if you plan ahead.



  • Classic Vegan French Toast


    Prep Time:
    5 minutes



  • Classic Vegan French Toast


    Cook Time:
    30 minutes

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