Description
This Easy Vegan French Toast recipe offers a delicious, plant-based twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Made with almond milk, flaxseed, and nutritional yeast, it creates a rich and custardy coating for thick bread slices that are pan-fried to golden perfection. Ready in just 10 minutes, this vegan-friendly dish is perfect for a quick, satisfying morning meal topped with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or vegan whipped cream.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk (oat or soy milk can also be used)
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds or flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Main
- 6 slices thick bread
- Oil or vegan butter for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the flax egg: In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp ground flaxseeds with 2.5 tbsp water. Stir well and set aside to thicken for a few minutes, creating a flaxseed egg substitute that will help bind the mixture.
- Mix batter: In a medium bowl, add the almond milk, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and the prepared flax egg. Whisk all ingredients together until smooth and fully combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Dip the bread: Take one slice of thick bread and quickly dip it into the batter mixture, allowing both sides to be coated evenly but not soaking the bread too long to prevent it from falling apart.
- Fry the slices: Heat a drizzle of oil or a small dollop of vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the coated bread slices onto the skillet and fry each side until golden brown, usually about 2-3 minutes per side. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning while cooking through.
- Serve warm: Once cooked, serve the vegan French toast slices warm topped with your favorite maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped vegan cream for a satisfying breakfast treat.
Notes
- Use thick slices of sturdy bread like sourdough or a sturdy whole grain to prevent sogginess.
- You can substitute almond milk with oat or soy milk depending on preference or availability.
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread instead.
- Adjust the brown sugar to taste for more or less sweetness.
- If you prefer, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for additional flavor.
- Cook on medium heat to ensure bread cooks through without burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
