Easy Vegan French Toast Recipe

Non-dairy milk: A plant-based milk alternative such as almond, soy, or oat milk, used to create the batter for the French toast.

Flour: Helps to thicken the batter and give the French toast a nice texture.

Maple syrup: Adds a natural sweetness to the batter and enhances the flavor of the French toast.

Vanilla extract: Provides a rich, aromatic flavor that complements the other ingredients.

Cinnamon: Adds warmth and a hint of spice to the French toast.

Bread: Preferably stale, as it absorbs the batter better and results in a crispier texture when cooked.

When making vegan French toast, ensure your non-dairy milk is well-mixed with the flour to avoid clumps. This creates a smooth batter that adheres better to the bread. Using stale bread is crucial as it absorbs the mixture more effectively without becoming too soggy. For an extra crispy texture, consider lightly toasting the bread before dipping it into the batter.

• non-dairy milk - Substitute with coconut milk: Coconut milk provides a rich and creamy texture, making it a great alternative for non-dairy milk in vegan French toast.

• non-dairy milk - Substitute with almond milk: Almond milk has a mild flavor that works well in sweet recipes like French toast.

• flour - Substitute with cornstarch: Cornstarch can help thicken the mixture similarly to flour, ensuring the batter adheres to the bread.

• flour - Substitute with chickpea flour: Chickpea flour adds a slight nutty flavor and is a good thickening agent for the batter.

• maple syrup - Substitute with agave nectar: Agave nectar is a plant-based sweetener that can replace maple syrup in terms of sweetness and consistency.

• maple syrup - Substitute with brown rice syrup: Brown rice syrup has a similar consistency and sweetness level, making it a suitable alternative.

• vanilla extract - Substitute with almond extract: Almond extract provides a different but complementary flavor profile to the French toast.

• vanilla extract - Substitute with maple extract: Maple extract can enhance the sweetness and add a unique flavor twist to the recipe.

• cinnamon - Substitute with nutmeg: Nutmeg offers a warm, spicy flavor that can replace cinnamon in the recipe.

• cinnamon - Substitute with pumpkin pie spice: Pumpkin pie spice contains cinnamon along with other spices, providing a similar flavor profile.

• stale bread - Substitute with fresh bread: If using fresh bread, lightly toast it to mimic the texture of stale bread, which absorbs the batter better.

• stale bread - Substitute with gluten-free bread: For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread to ensure the recipe is suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

• Allow the French toast to cool completely on a wire rack before storing. This prevents condensation from making the toast soggy.
• Place the cooled French toast slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for about 1-2 hours, or until the slices are firm.
• Transfer the frozen slices to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Be sure to label the bag with the date to keep track of freshness.
• To reheat, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the frozen slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until heated through and crispy.
• Alternatively, you can reheat the frozen French toast in a toaster or toaster oven. Toast on a medium setting until warmed and slightly crispy.
• For a quicker option, microwave the frozen slices on a microwave-safe plate for about 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. Note that this method may result in a softer texture.
• Store any leftover French toast in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat using any of the methods mentioned above.
• When reheating from the refrigerator, you can also use a skillet. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the slices for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until warmed through and crispy.

• Oven Method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the leftover French toast on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Cover the French toast with aluminum foil to prevent it from drying out.
  4. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
  5. Remove the foil for the last 2-3 minutes to crisp up the edges.

• Stovetop Method:

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add a small amount of vegan butter or oil to the skillet.
  3. Place the leftover French toast slices in the skillet.
  4. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until warmed through and crispy.

• Microwave Method:

  1. Place the French toast slices on a microwave-safe plate.
  2. Cover with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.
  3. Microwave on medium power for 30-60 seconds, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.

• Toaster Oven Method:

  1. Preheat your toaster oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the French toast slices directly on the toaster oven rack or on a small baking sheet.
  3. Heat for 5-7 minutes, or until warmed through and slightly crispy.

• Air Fryer Method:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the French toast slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  3. Air fry for 3-5 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.

• Mixing bowl: A large bowl used to combine the non-dairy milk, flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.

• Whisk: A utensil used to mix the ingredients together until smooth.

• Non-stick skillet: A frying pan that prevents the bread from sticking while cooking.

• Spatula: A tool used to flip the bread slices to ensure they cook evenly on both sides.

• Measuring cups: Used to measure the non-dairy milk and flour accurately.

• Measuring spoons: Used to measure the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon precisely.

• Plate: A surface to place the cooked French toast slices before serving.

• Serving utensils: Tools like forks and knives to enjoy the French toast with your favorite toppings.

Prepare the mixture in advance: Mix the non-dairy milk, flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon the night before and store it in the fridge.

Use stale bread: Stale bread absorbs the mixture better and cooks faster, giving you a perfect French toast texture.

Preheat the skillet: Ensure your non-stick skillet is hot before you start cooking to reduce cooking time.

Batch cooking: Cook multiple slices of bread at once if your skillet is large enough to save time.