Vegan French Toast (Printable version)

Golden, plant-based breakfast slices with cinnamon and vanilla

# What you need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices thick-cut stale or day-old bread, preferably sourdough or French bread

→ Batter

02 - 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (almond, soy, or oat)
03 - 3 tablespoons chickpea flour or all-purpose flour
04 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
06 - 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
10 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

11 - Vegan butter or neutral oil for frying

→ To Serve

12 - Fresh berries
13 - Maple syrup
14 - Powdered sugar
15 - Sliced bananas

# How To:

01 - Whisk together plant-based milk, chickpea flour, cornstarch, maple syrup, flaxseed, vanilla, cinnamon, turmeric if using, and salt in a shallow bowl until smooth and slightly thickened. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to thicken further.
02 - Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add a small amount of vegan butter or oil to coat the surface.
03 - Dip each bread slice into the batter, coating both sides well but avoiding complete saturation since vegan bread becomes fragile when overly soaked.
04 - Place battered bread slices on the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
05 - Repeat with remaining slices, adding more vegan butter or oil as needed to prevent sticking.
06 - Serve immediately topped with fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or sliced bananas as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It creates that irresistible golden crisp exterior with a soft custard-like center without any animal products
  • The batter comes together in minutes and uses pantry staples you probably already have
02 -
  • Slightly stale bread is absolutely crucial here—fresh bread will disintegrate into a sad soggy mess
  • The batter needs those few minutes to rest and thicken, or it will not adhere properly to the bread
03 -
  • Let your battered bread sit on a wire rack for 1 minute before cooking for a more evenly crisped result
  • A cast iron skillet creates the most beautiful golden crust if you have one available

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