Vegan French Toast (Printable)

Golden, custardy plant-based breakfast slices with warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices thick-cut stale bread, preferably sourdough or French bread (vegan)

→ Batter

02 - 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
03 - 3 tablespoons chickpea flour or all-purpose flour
04 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
06 - 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color)
10 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

11 - Vegan butter or neutral oil for frying

→ Optional Toppings

12 - Fresh berries
13 - Maple syrup for serving
14 - Powdered sugar
15 - Sliced bananas

# Directions:

01 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together plant-based milk, chickpea flour, cornstarch, maple syrup, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, cinnamon, turmeric (if using), and salt until smooth and slightly thickened. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes to allow it to thicken further.
02 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of vegan butter or oil to coat the cooking surface evenly.
03 - Dip each slice of bread into the batter, coating both sides thoroughly. Avoid complete soaking as vegan bread can become fragile when oversaturated.
04 - Place the battered bread slices onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
05 - Repeat the dipping and cooking process with remaining bread slices, adding more vegan butter or oil to the skillet as needed to prevent sticking.
06 - Serve the French toast while hot, topped with fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or sliced bananas as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The custardlike center rivals any traditional version I have tasted
  • Chickpea flour creates the perfect eggy texture without any aftertaste
  • Stale bread finally has a glorious purpose instead of landing in the trash
02 -
  • Dayold bread is not optional here as fresh bread will disintegrate into a sad soggy mess
  • The turmeric is purely for visual appeal but makes the difference between looking appetizing or questionable
  • Letting the batter sit for those extra minutes thickens it enough to cling properly to every slice
03 -
  • Never stack cooked slices on top of each other or they will steam and lose their crunch
  • If the batter starts looking too thick after dipping several slices, add another tablespoon of plant milk

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