Vegan French Toast
For this 20-minute vegan French toast, I use sturdy bread, ground chia seeds as an egg replacer, non dairy milk, and vanilla. The result is fluffy French toast with warm spices and a lightly sweet flavor. My healthy and easy recipe is perfect to serve picky eaters kids of all ages.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 309kcal
Ingredients
- 8 slices sourdough bread or any kind of day old bread
- 1 tbsp white chia seeds ground
- 1 cup soy milk or any kind of dairy-free milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon ground
- ¼ tsp nutmeg ground
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- olive oil cooking spray or 1 tsp coconut oil, or coconut oil cooking spray
Optional Toppings
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients, except the bread and coconut oil, in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk together until well combined. Place in the fridge to thicken for 10 minutes.
- After the batter has thickened, pour it into a shallow dish. Dip the bread into the mixture and soak for two minutes. Flip over the bread and soak the other side for an additional minute. Remove.
- While the bread is soaking, heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil has melted add the bread, cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, flip, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove the French toast from the heat. Repeat until all the slices have been cooked.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings and syrup.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this recipe is to use bread that is about two days old. Slightly stale bread absorbs the mixture without becoming soggy, which helps the French toast cook properly. Fresh bread tends to fall apart and does not hold its shape as well when soaked.
- Use Finely Ground Chia Seeds: I grind the chia seeds in a high-speed blender or spice grinder until they form a fine powder. The chia powder absorbs the milk easily and becomes unnoticeable when cooked.
- Do Not Soak The Bread Too Long: I make sure not to soak the bread for too long, or it can get soggy and fall apart. A few minutes is plenty.
- Eat Right Away For The Best Taste: I serve this dairy-free French toast immediately because it’s best when freshly made.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices french toast | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 687mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g