Vegan French Toast (Printable Format)

Crispy golden slices with cinnamon vanilla plant-based batter, ready in 20 minutes

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices thick-cut stale bread (sourdough or French bread, vegan)

→ 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 (optional for color)
10 - Pinch of salt

→ For Cooking

11 - Vegan butter or neutral oil for frying

→ Optional Toppings

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a shallow bowl, whisk together plant-based milk, chickpea flour, cornstarch, maple syrup, flaxseed, vanilla, cinnamon, turmeric (if using), and salt 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 slice of bread into the batter, coating both sides well but not soaking completely, as vegan bread can become fragile.
04 - Place battered bread slices onto the hot skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
05 - Repeat with remaining slices, adding more vegan butter or oil as needed.
06 - Serve immediately, topped with fresh berries, maple syrup, powdered sugar, or sliced bananas as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The custardlike center tastes just like the French toast you grew up eating
  • Chickpea flour creates the perfect egglike texture without any aftertaste
02 -
  • Letting the batter rest for those few minutes is nonnegotiable for the right consistency
  • Resist the urge to press down on the bread with your spatula while cooking
03 -
  • Use day old bread from a bakery for the best structural integrity
  • Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon directly onto the bread while cooking for spice pockets

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