Crispy Vegan French Toast (No Eggs)

A stack of French toast and berries on a plate, maple syrup has been poured over the stack.

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Golden and crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, this crispy vegan French toast is easy to make and uses simple ingredients you probably already have. It’s great for relaxed mornings, a casual brunch, or a special celebration, and it can be made gluten-free if needed. It’s a simple dairy-free French toast recipe with no eggs that has the perfect texture, you’re going to love it!

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Servings:

Author: Gwen Leron

Ingredients

1 cup (250ml) unsweetened dairy-free milk
3 tablespoons (23g) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
⅛ teaspoon salt
6 slices thick-cut bread (see notes below)
unsalted vegan butter (for frying)

Instructions

Dry the Bread (Optional)

If needed, see notes above for several ways to dry your bread.

Get the Oven Ready for Finished Slices (Optional)

Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Set aside.
Heat the oven to 200°F (95°C).

Make the Batter:

Add the dairy-free milk, flour, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt to a measuring cup or bowl and whisk well until all of the flour has dissolved.
Pour the mixture into a shallow dish.

Get the Pan Ready:

Heat the pan over medium-low heat for at least 2 minutes. (The heat may need to be adjusted a few times while cooking the batch.)
Add a tablespoon of vegan butter to the pan and allow it to melt and coat the entire surface.

Fry the French Toast:

Give the batter another whisk before placing 2 slices of the bread into the dish, and let it soak for 10 seconds on each side. (See note below)
Place the two slices of bread in the heated skillet. Flip after 3-4 minutes and cook the second side for another 3-4 minutes.
As the slices finish, transfer them from the pan to a plate, and serve right away, or if you want to serve everyone at once, place the French toast on the rack and pan you prepared earlier and place it in the warmed oven to keep the slices warm and crisp.
In between batches, add more butter to the pan when needed and allow it to fully melt before adding the new slices of bread.
Repeat steps 1-4 until all slices of bread have been fried. If you find that the French toast is browning too much or too fast, turn the heat down slightly.
Serve with maple syrup or other toppings of your choice. (Suggestions above!)

Notes

Please read all of the information above, as well as the notes below, before making this recipe. French toast is a simple recipe, but several steps must be followed exactly so the results are what you expect.
The bread I use only needs to soak in the batter for about 10 seconds per side, but yours may need a little more or less since different breads and thicknesses, plus level of dryness will absorb the batter differently. The soaking time given is a rough estimate. As a general guide, thinner slices less than three quarters of an inch need less soaking time, while thicker slices need a bit more. After soaking, cook one or two test pieces first. If they turn out dry, let the next slices soak longer. If they’re soggy, soak for less time or slightly increase the heat so the pan is hotter.
French toast is best on the day it's made, but if you have leftovers, fully cool and store for up to three days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in your oven, air fryer, toaster, or toaster oven until it's hot and crisp.
Nutrition information is based on one of six pieces of French toast, without maple syrup or toppings, and the recipe is prepared exactly as written. Nutrition info is only to be used as a rough guide. Click to learn how nutrition info is calculated on this website.

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