🌱 Vegan French Toast 🍞
This Vegan French Toast is weekend-morning comfort without the eggs. Thick slices of bread soak in a cinnamon-vanilla batter, then cook until golden on the outside and soft in the middle. Pile on berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup and it tastes like brunch out.
I love how simple the batter is. Chickpea flour or cornstarch gives it that custard cling, and the skillet does the rest. 💚
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Why You’ll Love This French Toast
- 🌱 Completely vegan
- 🍞 Golden, custardy slices
- 🫐 Perfect with berries
- 🍁 Maple-syrup ready
- ⏱️ Weekend-easy
- ☕ Feels like a diner breakfast
The Secret to Custardy Vegan French Toast
Use slightly stale, thick bread so it soaks without falling apart. Don’t drown the slice — a few seconds per side is enough. Medium heat is key. Too hot and the outside burns before the middle sets. A pinch of turmeric gives that warm golden color.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
What bread works best? 🍞
Thick sandwich bread, brioche-style vegan bread, or Texas toast. Thin bread gets soggy.
Can I make it without chickpea flour? 🥄
Yes. Use cornstarch or a mashed banana in the batter. Chickpea flour just gives a more eggy texture.
How do I keep it warm for a crowd? 🔥
Hold finished slices on a baking sheet in a 200°F (95°C) oven while you cook the rest.
🌱 Vegan French Toast
Ingredients 🛒
- 8 thick slices bread
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk
- ¼ cup chickpea flour or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of turmeric (optional, for color)
- Vegan butter or oil, for the skillet
- Maple syrup, berries, and powdered sugar, for serving
Instructions 👩🍳
- Whisk the plant milk, chickpea flour, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and turmeric until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium and add a little vegan butter.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter for a few seconds per side. Let extra drip off.
- Cook 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Serve stacked with berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (2 slices, without toppings) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 260 |
| Protein | 8g |
| Net carbohydrates | 38g |
| Total carbohydrates | 41g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Total fat | 7g |
| Sodium | 380mg |
Estimates based on bread and batter only. Exact numbers may vary by bread brand and toppings.
Notes & Tips 💡
- If the batter thickens as it sits, whisk in a splash of plant milk.
- A little extra cinnamon in the batter makes the kitchen smell like a diner.
- Leftover slices reheat well in the toaster.
- Don’t skip the rest of extra batter — soggy bread won’t brown.
This Vegan French Toast is golden, cozy, and made for weekend mornings. Berries, maple, and a hot skillet. 🍞🌱
If you make it, I’d love to hear how it turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
