7 Delicious Vegan French Toast Recipes For Your Kids

There’s something comforting about a warm stack of French toast, especially when it’s drizzled with maple syrup and topped with fresh fruit. But did you know you can enjoy this classic breakfast without eggs or dairy?

Welcome to the world of vegan French toast.

Whether you’re new to plant-based eating or simply looking to try something different, these recipes make it easy to enjoy a delicious, dairy-free breakfast.

From classic versions to creative twists, you’ll find a variety of vegan French toast recipes that are simple, satisfying, and full of flavour.

Get ready to refresh your breakfast routine and discover how easy vegan cooking can be.

Use The Finest Bread Possible

The type of bread you choose can make a big difference when preparing vegan French toast. Thick, sturdy slices work best because they hold their shape and absorb the batter without falling apart.

Slightly stale bread is ideal, as it soaks up the tofu custard more evenly than fresh bread. This helps create a soft interior while keeping the outside lightly crisp.

Avoid thin, soft sandwich bread, as it can become soggy and break apart during cooking. Instead, choose rustic or crusty bread for better texture and flavour.

If your bread is fresh, you can leave it out overnight or lightly toast it in the oven at a low temperature to dry it out. This simple step will improve the final result.

The 5 Best Types Of Bread For Vegan French Toast

Not all bread works equally well for vegan French toast. The best options are sturdy, slightly dry, and full of flavour, allowing them to absorb the batter while maintaining their structure.

What Are We Looking For?

When choosing bread for vegan French toast, keep these simple points in mind:

• Sturdy: Thick, dense slices hold up better when soaked and cooked.
• Slightly stale: Older bread absorbs the batter more effectively.
• Flavourful: Choose good-quality bread for the best taste.

Here are some of the best types of bread to use:

1. Vegan Brioche

Vegan brioche is one of my favourite breads for making French toast. It is thick and sturdy, with tender, plush crumbs. Its high butter-and-egg-substitute content makes it ideal for a 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 those of 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 an 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, then pour into a shallow basin large enough to hold 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 both sides for about 10 seconds, then place them in the pan and cook 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 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.

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: ¼ teaspoon, freshly ground
• 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 to ensure all sides are evenly coated.
4. Heat the butter or olive oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the bread slices to the heated pan and cook on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes total.
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 by soaking bread in milk and eggs, then cooking it. 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 preserves 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 the griddle/pan with vegan butter (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, then turn it over and wait 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 damaged and no longer 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 heat.
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 edges of the crust.
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
• Gluten-free 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 or skillet on medium heat according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Slice your loaf of bread into ¾–1-inch-thick slices.
3. Mash the banana in a flat-bottomed medium-sized bowl until creamy and lump-free.
4. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, optional nutmeg, and plant-based milk, then whisk until well combined.
5. Quickly dip bread into the batter, then flip to coat the other side (don't let the bread slices soak, or you may end up with 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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