Can I make this french toast oil-free?

We tested this french toast recipe on a dry skillet and found it cooks much better on a lightly greased skillet. If you'd like to make yours oil-free, we'd recommend using a really good non-stick pan or try our Vegan Banana French Toast recipe !

Can I make this vegan french toast gluten-free?

Yes! Use your favorite sturdy gluten-free bread of your choice and follow the recipe as usual.

Why can't I use fluffy bread for french toast?

It is not recommended to use soft, fluffy bread for french toast because it is much more likely to become soggy once soaked in the batter. In order for the bread to absorb the liquid and hold up well, it needs to be crusty and dry. If you only have fresh bread, you can dry it out in the oven at 300°F on a wire rack for about 8 minutes on each side.

How can I keep my french toast warm while I cook the remaining slices?

Our favorite way to keep french toast warm is by sticking it in the oven at the lowest temperature, about 200F. If you are worried about the french toast drying out, you can lightly cover it with aluminum foil until ready to serve.

Classic Vegan French Toast (6-Ingredients!)

Description

This Vegan French Toast is the best french toast! It’s made with your favorite thick slices of bread, plus 5 simple ingredients. Serve this breakfast classic with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup and dig in!

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/4 heaping cup chickpea flour
1 tablespoon agave nectar or maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
8–10 thick slices day old/stale bread* (see notes)
Oil

Toppings of choice, such as

Vegan Butter
Maple syrup
Organic powdered sugar
Fresh fruit

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Instructions

Blend together all of the ingredients except for the bread in a high-speed blender until smooth. Pour the batter into a wide and shallow dish. If you would like, you could also whisk everything together by hand as well, but blending ensures it is super smooth.
Preheat a large pan or a griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil. We attempted to cook the french toast without oil but had the best results using it.
Dip each slice of bread in the batter for about 20 seconds on each side and then place onto the heated griddle. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Continue until you have cooked all of the french toast.
Serve with toppings of choice. We like to serve our vegan french toast with vegan butter, maple syrup, a touch of powdered sugar, and fresh strawberries.

Notes

It is important to use bread that is both sturdy and thick–we aim for a thickness of 3/4-1″. We like to use bread that is a few days old so that it has dried out and hardened up a bit. We recommend avoiding sandwich bread. This will ensure that your french toast does not get soggy or break apart!
If you only have fresh bread, you can dry it out in the oven at 300°F on a wire rack for about 8 minutes on each side.
If you are planning ahead, you can place bread pieces on a wire rack and just let the pieces sit out overnight to dry out.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop