7 Delicious Vegan French Toast Recipes

7 Delicious Vegan French Toast Recipes

There's something undeniably comforting about a warm stack of French toast, especially when it's drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh fruit. But what if you could enjoy this classic breakfast dish without eggs or dairy? 

Welcome to the world of vegan French toast! 

Whether you're a seasoned vegan, a curious omnivore, or simply looking to try something new, these delicious recipes satisfy your cravings while keeping your meals plant-based.

From traditional styles to innovative twists, we’ve curated a selection of mouthwatering vegan French toast recipes that will impress your taste buds. Get ready to flip your breakfast routine and discover how easy and delightful vegan cooking can be!

Use The Finest Bread Possible

The best French toast is made using stale, rustic white bread sliced into thick pieces. It's strong, has a nice texture, and won't readily come apart.

French toast is a straightforward dish. It absorbs the tofu custard better since it's stale rather than fresh. Rustic, crusty bread also tastes better. French toast is at its finest when made with high-quality ingredients.

If the bread is too thin and flimsy, such as inexpensive white sliced grocery store bread, it will not absorb the custard and break apart. It will also not have a decent chewy crust or flavour.

Please remember that your bread should be at least a few days old. The greatest French Toast is made using stale bread. This makes it an excellent recipe for using any stale bread you may have on hand.

If you crave vegan French toast but only have fresh bread, put some slices on the counter overnight. This will help to dry them out.

Alternatively, you may place the fresh slices on a baking sheet and bake them at a very low temperature until they are somewhat dry.

The 5 Best Types Of Bread For Vegan French Toast

“Choose your bread wisely – Bread that is crusty, strong, and of excellent quality.”

Regarding vegan French toast, not all types of bread can be used. It takes a particular kind of bread to stand up to all that wonderfully sugary, creamy, and eggy goodness. Here are some interesting facts about the best bread for your next batch of French toast.

What Are We Looking For?

Here are some of the facts that you need to consider when choosing the perfect bread for delicious vegan French toast:

• Sturdy. It doesn't matter which French toast recipe you use, you will have to saturate the bread in a wet batter. The type of bread you select will need to stay in shape even when you are pan-frying it without the bread falling apart. Choose something thick-cut and dense instead of something finely sliced and airy.
• Slightly stale. French toasts are usually made with a few days old breads to prevent it from being wasted. The slightly stale bread will absorb the liquid custard-like mixture much easier than the fresh slices. This is just a suggestion and you can absolutely use fresh bread to make french toast.
• Flavour. My mother always said that we shouldn't cook with wine that we wouldn't drink. This same principle applies to French toast. Only use bread that consists of high-quality ingredients.

Without further delay, here are the five best types of bread for making French toast:

1. Vegan Brioche

Vegan brioche is one of my favourite types of bread for making French toast. It is thick and sturdy, with tender, plush crumbs.

Its high butter and egg substitute content makes it ideal for the rich custard with vegan eggs, plant-based milk, vanilla, and icing sugar or maple syrup.

2. Vegan Sourdough Bread

Sourdough bread's tanginess adds a touch of complexity to the over-the-top sweetness of French toast. Its natural flavour and texture are similar to some 2-3 day-old white bread, so this is my favourite bread. Plus, it’s one of the sturdiest breads, so you don't have to worry about falling apart while cooking your French toast.

3. Baguette

No surprise here: Tonight’s baguette is excellent for tomorrow’s French toast. French bread is typically best eaten fresh. So the next day, you can easily make French toast with it. Like the baguette, French bread has a thick crumb and crisp crust.

Similar to the vegan brioche, the baguette makes ideal French toast. It stays firm while you soak it and doesn't fall apart in the frying pan.

4. Vegan Challah

I think nothing is worse than wasting a delicious vegan challah. The traditional Jewish bread has all the hallmarks of a great French toast bread, and the braided loaf makes for a gorgeous finished dish.

5. Plain Ol’ White Bread

French toast is a dish born out of frugality. Any thick-sliced white bread you have on hand will work, so don’t even think about throwing away a loaf just because it’s not the finest brioche your local bakery has to offer.

Vegan French Toast Recipes

1. Vegan French Toast With ‘Flaxseed Eggs' Recipe

This vegan French toast with ‘flaxseed eggs' is deliciously healthy and a welcome addition to breakfast or brunch.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes | Total time: 10 minutes | Servings: 3

Ingredients

• Soy milk, unsweetened (or other non-dairy milk): 1 cup
• Cornstarch: ¼ cup
• Ground flaxseed: 1 teaspoon
• Baking powder: ½ teaspoon
• Cinnamon powder: 1 teaspoon
• Maple syrup (pure): 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Good bread, such as ciabatta or baguette: 6-8 pieces, thickly cut
• Vegan butter or coconut oil: 2-3 tablespoons for frying

Ingredients For Serving

• Maple syrup
• Icing sugar
• Fresh seasonal fruit (I love to use wild blueberries and raspberries)

Method

1. Blend the soy milk, cornstarch, ground flaxseeds, baking powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla in a high-speed blender and pour into a shallow basin large enough to contain a slice of bread.
2. Melt vegan butter or coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk the mixture again just before dipping the bread, as the cornstarch will move to the bottom of the basin.
3. Dip the bread slices in the batter on each side for approximately 10 seconds before placing them in the pan and cooking for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Add extra vegan butter/oil to the pan as required between slices of bread.
4. Serve with your favourite fruit, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.

Nutrition Of Vegan French Toast With ‘Flaxseed Eggs' (per serving)

• Calories: 404kcal
• Carbohydrates: 69g
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated fat: 2g
• Sodium: 648mg,
• Potassium: 165mg
• Fibre: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Vitamin A: 524iu
• Calcium: 141mg
• Iron: 1mg

Note: Nutritional values are estimates only.

2. Vegan French Toast With Rustic Bread Recipe

This vegan French toast with rustic bread is our favourite. It is deliciously healthy and cruelty-free.

Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 6 minutes | Total time: 26 minutes | Servings: 4-5 slices

Ingredients

• Chia seeds (whole or finely powdered so they're unnoticeable): 1 tablespoon, heaped
• Maple syrup or agave nectar: ½ tablespoon
• Almond milk (unsweetened) (or any non-dairy milk): 1 cup
• Cinnamon powder: 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
• Firm bread (it's vital to choose a solid, rustic bread rather than sandwich bread; otherwise, the bread will be mushy and soft): 4-5 slices

Method

1. Combine all ingredients except the bread in a large, shallow mixing basin. Place in the fridge for 10-20 minutes to activate.
2. Preheat the grill to 350°F (176°C) and grease it with 1 tablespoon of vegan butter or coconut oil.
3. Dip each piece of bread in the batter for approximately 20 seconds on each side. (Is your batter too thick? Add a bit more almond milk.) If your bread is dry, cook it for a few minutes longer. If you're using sandwich bread, soak it for no more than 25-30 seconds.
4. Cook until golden brown on the bottom of a skillet. Flip carefully and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown on the other side.
5. Toppings of choice: coconut whipped cream, strawberries, and maple syrup were my choices.

Nutrition Of Vegan French Toast With Rustic Bread (per serving)

• Calories: 165
• Carbohydrates: 29.6 g
• Protein: 6.1 g
• Fat: 2.4 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 343 mg
• Fibre: 2 g
• Sugar: 3.9 g

Note: Nutritional values are estimates only.

3. Vegan French Toast With Ciabatta Bread Recipe

This vegan French toast with ciabatta bread is delicious. It takes only 10 minutes to make.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes | Total time: 10 minutes | Servings: 3

Ingredients 

• One-day-old ciabatta bread: 6 slices, ¾-inch thick
• Plant-based milk (almond or coconut): 1 cup
• Maple syrup: 1 tablespoon, plus a little more for serving
• Millet flour (or spelt or whole wheat): 2 tablespoons
• Nutritional yeast: 1 tablespoon (optional)
• Cinnamon: 1 pinch or to taste
• Nutmeg freshly ground: ¼ teaspoon
• Coconut oil with a teaspoon of salt for the pan

Ingredients For The Toppings

• Icing sugar
• Vegan butter
• Maple syrup
• Seasonal fruit

Method

1. Mix the almond milk, maple syrup, flour, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a high-speed blender.
2. Pour the batter into a wide bottom bowl.
3. Place each piece of bread into the batter, turning it so that all sides are evenly covered.
4. Heat the butter or olive in a frying pan to medium/low temperature. Add the bread slices to the heated pan and bake on both sides until golden brown for a few minutes.
5. Serve with icing sugar, vegan butter, maple syrup, and fresh fruit.

Nutrition Of Vegan French Toast With Ciabatta Bread (per serving)

• Calories: 186kcal
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 3g
• Saturated fat: 1g
• Sodium: 385mg
• Potassium: 53mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Calcium: 119mg
• Iron: 1mg

Note: Nutritional values are estimates only.

4. Vegan French Toast With Tofu Recipe

French toast is a classic breakfast treat made from bread soaked in milk and eggs and cooked. This vegan recipe swaps out the milk and eggs for soy milk and tofu, making it the perfect dish for anyone who is strict about their diet.

This vegan French toast with tofu recipe is easy to make and delicious. The tofu creates an interesting texture, while the maple syrup and fresh strawberry preserve add some fruity notes that take this dish to a new level of deliciousness.

Serve this dish with some fruit on top or vegan butter and jam to complete your breakfast! This vegan French toast with tofu recipe is made quickly and uses only a few ingredients.

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Total time: 15 minutes | Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients For The Batter

• Firm tofu: ½ block (approx. 6 oz
• Plant-based milk (I use coconut milk): 1 cup
• Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Vanilla: ½-1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon

Ingredients For The French Toast

• Vegan butter or coconut oil: 1 tablespoon or more for frying
• One-day-old bread: 8 slices (I use brioche or sourdough bread)

Ingredients Ideas For Serving

• Maple syrup
• Icing or brown sugar
• Berries

Method

1. Combine all your ingredients (except the bread slices) and blend in your high-speed blender until perfectly smooth.
2. Preheat a frying pan over medium-low heat.
3. Brush vegan butter on the griddle/pan (oil can be used instead, but butter tastes better).
4. Dip the bread in the mixed custard in a large mixing dish. Allow it to settle for about 20 seconds before turning it over and waiting another 20 seconds. Ensure that all areas are coated, then pull it out and rapidly dip the crust around the edges.
5. Place the custardy bread pieces on the hot griddle or skillet with care. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until deeply golden, then gently turn and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until deeply golden on the other side. Try not to look while it's cooking and leave it alone. If you move it too soon, the golden surface will be destroyed and will no longer be as attractive.
6. Remove the skillet from the stovetop and serve right away.

Nutrition Of Vegan French Toast With Ciabatta Bread (per serving)

• Calories: 238kcal
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 5g
• Sodium: 420mg
• Fibre: 1.5g
• Sugar: 7g
• Vitamin A: 100IU
• Calcium: 120mg
• Iron: 2.9mg

Note: Nutritional values are estimates only.

5. Vegan French Toast With White Bread Recipe

My vegan brunch dreams became true with this best version of vegan French toast with white bread ever. It is sweet, soft, and vanilla-flavoured.

It's golden brown, looks, tastes, and feels like French toast made with eggs! This recipe is made quickly and easily in under 15 minutes!

Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Total time: 15 minutes | Servings: 6 slices

Ingredients

• Plant-based milk: 1 cup (240ml)
• Extra-firm tofu: 4½ oz (130g)
• Vanilla extract: 2 teaspoons
• Sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Ground cinnamon: ¼ teaspoon
• Salt: ⅛ teaspoon
• Vegan butter: 1 tablespoon + a little extra for brushing on the pan (optional)
• Crusty, firm, white bread: 6 thick slices (it should be a couple of days old (use gluten-free bread if necessary)

Method

1. Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until completely smooth.
2. Preheat a frying pan over medium temperature.
3. Add the vegan butter (you can also use oil, but the butter tastes much better).
4. Pour the blended batter mix into a wide-bottom bowl and dunk the bread slices in the custard.
5. Leave each slice in the batter for approximately 20 seconds on each side.
6. You want to ensure that all areas of the bread slices are covered.
7. At the end, lift them and dip the crust on the edges.
8. Place the custardy bread slices carefully in the frying pan. Cook each bread slice for approximately 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Flip them carefully and repeat on the other side. Try not to peek while your French toasts are cooking. You might damage the golden-brown surface if you move them too early, and they might not look so pretty.
9. Remove the frying pan from the stove and immediately serve your vegan French toast.

Nutrition Of Vegan French Toast With White Bread (per serving)

• Calories: 238kcal
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 5gSodium: 420mg
• Fiber: 1.5g
• Sugar: 7g
• Vitamin A: 100IU
• Calcium: 120mg
• Iron: 2.9mg

Note: Nutritional information is provided for your convenience and is only an estimate

6. Vegan & Gluten-Free French Toast

Vegan French toast is one of my favourite delicious childhood breakfasts. This one has no eggs or dairy, so I can still enjoy it even as a vegan. It is sweet, crunchy, and soft, and it only has 7 ingredients.

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 30 minutes | Total time: 40 minutes | Servings: 6 slices

Ingredients

• Tapioca flour: 3 tablespoons
• Unsweetened plant milk (250 ml): 1 cup (250ml) (I usually use coconut milk)
• Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Ground cinnamon: ½ teaspoon
• Salt: ⅛ teaspoon
• Glutenfree vegan bread: 6 slices (see notes)
• Vegan butter or oil

Method

1. Mix all the batter ingredients (flour, plant-based milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt) in a wide-bottomed shallow bowl until well combined and smooth. You can also use a high-speed blender to mix the ingredients better.
2. Cover both sides of the bread slices in the batter mix until they are completely covered. You might want to soak each slice for approximately 30 seconds (if you soak them too long, they become soggy and might fall apart).
3. In a frying pan, heat some vegan butter or coconut oil.
4. Then, add the bread slices. Cook them over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
5. You should immediately serve them with your favourite toppings. I usually add wild blueberries or any other seasonal fruit. My husband loves to use maple syrup and some berries. Sometimes, we even use homemade jam as a topping.

Nutrition Of Vegan & Gluten-Free French Toast (per serving)

• Calories: 131
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 265 mg
• Fat: 4.6 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
• Carbohydrates: 20.5 g
• Fiber: 0.9 g
• Protein: 2.6 g

Note: The nutritional values are estimates only.

7. Vegan Banana French Toast Recipe

This vegan banana french toast is made with healthy, whole-food plant-based ingredients. It's a delicious breakfast the whole family will love! This recipe is eggless and dairy-free.

Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes | Servings: 6 slices

Ingredients

• Ripe banana: 1 large
• Almond milk unsweetened or plant-based milk of choice: ¾ cup
• Cinnamon: ¼ teaspoon or to taste
• Nutmeg: 1 pinch (optional)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
• Vegan butter or coconut oil for frying
• French or sourdough bread: 6 slices, cut ¾ – 1 inch thick
• Pure maple syrup for serving

 Method

1. Preheat your frying pan on medium heat or skillet to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Slice your loaf of bread into ¾ – 1 inch thick slices.
3. Mash the banana in a flat-bottom medium-sized until creamy and without lumps.
4. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, optional nutmeg, and plant-based milk, and whisk until the ingredients are well mixed.
5. Quickly dip bread into the batter and flip to coat the other side (don't let the bread slices soak, or you may have soggy French toast).
6. Use approximately 1 teaspoon of vegan butter or coconut oil to fry each batch of French toast (do this each time you add a new batch).
7. Place sliced French toast on the griddle and cook for 3 – 4 minutes on each side, or until golden.
8. Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit of your choice.

Nutrition Of Vegan Banana French Toast Recipe (per serving)

•  Calories: 297
• Total fat: 7.6g
• Saturated fat: 1.2g
• Sodium: 359.6mg
• Total carbohydrates: 45.6g
• Dietary fibres: 7.4
• Sugars: 10.3g
• Protein: 11.8g

Note: The nutritional values are estimates only.

Conclusion

Incorporating these delicious vegan French toast recipes into your breakfast routine proves that plant-based cooking can be both satisfying and creative. With options ranging from classic flavours to innovative twists, there's something to please everyone. 

Treat yourself and your loved ones to a delightful morning feast that nourishes both body and soul. We hope these recipes inspire you to explore the joys of vegan cooking. Happy breakfasting!

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