No eggs? are you okay. This vegan French toast recipe is easy to make with simple ingredients. It’s fluffy, light, and crunchy, making it a delicious breakfast.
This vegan French toast recipe is just as delicious as classic French toast! It’s fluffy on the inside, crispy on the edges, and has a slightly sweet cinnamon flavor. You might think that making French toast without eggs requires tricky ingredients, but this recipe is secretly simple. It’s a simple, comforting, and delicious breakfast made with 9 basic ingredients and ready in 20 minutes.
I tried vegan French toast for the first time a few years ago. (For example…25) At Pick Me Up Café in Chicago. Jack and I went there regularly when we just started dating long distance, and he would come into town to visit. Their vegan French toast is so delicious that it makes me want to make my own at home.
I first shared this vegan French toast recipe in 2013. Over the years of making it on leisurely weekends, I’ve modified it to use increasingly simpler ingredients and have a lighter, softer texture. I’m sharing an updated version today with new recipe photos (my 2013 photos were due for a refresh!). Whether you’re vegan or egg-free, I hope you love this recipe as much as I do.
Vegan French Toast Ingredients
You’ll need 9 simple ingredients to make this easy vegan French toast recipe.
- bread – I like to make this recipe with soft, thick sliced bread. Rather than thin sandwich bread, I try to use sturdy bread such as sourdough, French bread, ciabatta, or vegan brioche. If you must use sandwich bread, handle it carefully after soaking to avoid tearing it. Old bread is ideal as it absorbs the dough like a sponge. In a pinch, fresh bread also works.
- unsweetened almond milk – Makes up the base of the dough. If you don’t have almond milk, you can substitute with another non-dairy milk, such as soy milk, coconut milk, or oat milk.
- cornstarch – The secret ingredient in the vegan French toast recipe! It thickens the dough and helps coat the outside of the bread, giving French toast those delicious, crispy edges.
- baking powder – Helps make vegan French toast light and fluffy when baking.
- nutritional yeast – Adds a savory egg flavor to French toast dough.
- maple syrup – For sweetness. Mix a little into the batter and serve French toast with more on top.
- cinnamon – For a warm depth of flavor.
- coconut oil – For cooking.
- and sea salt – To make every flavor stand out!
Find the full measured recipe below.
How to Make Vegan French Toast
This recipe has three simple steps.
- making dough
- Soaking bread
- Cooking French Toast
Start by making the dough. In a medium bowl, whisk together cornstarch, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Add almond milk and maple syrup and whisk until smooth.
Then soak the bread. Transfer the dough to a shallow dish and dip the bread slices into it, one at a time, turning to coat both sides.
Pan-fry the slices until golden brown on both sides; Heat over medium heat for about 2 minutes per side. If the outside of the bread begins to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium.
Recipe Tips
Depending on the size of the frying pan or griddle You may need to cook this French toast in batches. In that case, spread the cooked pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Wrap in foil and place in a 200°F oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
topping ideas
This vegan French toast is delicious with just maple syrup, but it’s also delicious with other toppings! Here are some additional options we like:
What is your favorite topping for this recipe? Let us know in the comments!
More Vegan Breakfast Recipes
If you like this recipe, try one of these vegan breakfast ideas:
Vegan French Toast
serve 2 up to 3
This vegan French toast recipe is light and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the edges. It’s easy to make with just basic ingredients, making it the perfect breakfast for lazy weekend mornings.
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In a medium bowl, mix together cornstarch, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Add almond milk and maple syrup and whisk until smooth. Pour into a shallow baking dish.
Heat a non-stick griddle or skillet over medium heat and coat with coconut oil.
Dip each slice of bread into the almond milk mixture and turn to coat both sides. Place in skillet and cook for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Turn the heat down to low as needed to ensure it cooks through without burning. Work in batches, brushing skillet with more coconut oil between batches if necessary.
Serve with maple syrup.
