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Maple syrup being poured onto a stack of vegan French toast served with caramelized bananas, strawberries, and pecans

Rustic French Toast

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Veganized Childhood Classics
RSF GF NF
30 mins Prep: 5 mins Cook: 25 mins
Serves 4

These French toasts are incredibly pillowy, lightly sweet and so satisfying. Top them off with your favorite garnishes and you’ve got yourself the perfect weekend brunch recipe!

Ingredients Recipe Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Common Questions & Swaps

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp ground chia or flax seeds
  • 1 tbsp chickpea flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • Coconut oil or vegan butter , for frying
  • 1 large country style boule , cut into 8 slices

Toppings

  • Caramelized banana slices
  • Fresh strawberries
  • Chopped and whole toasted pecans
  • Maple syrup

Recipe

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 200ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    Add milk, maple syrup, chia seeds, chickpea flour, vanilla, cinnamon and salt to a large bowl. Mix to combine.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a pan over medium heat. When hot, add a teaspoon of coconut oil or vegan butter onto the pan and spread evenly.

  4. Step 4

    Dip one slice of bread into your French toast mixture, making sure it absorbs quite a bit of liquid. Gently tap the slice of bread on the side of your bowl to get rid of any excess liquid.

  5. Step 5

    Place slice on the pan and cook until golden brown.

  6. Step 6

    Flip and cook until golden on the second side.

  7. Step 7

    When ready, transfer to the oven to keep warm.

  8. Step 8

    Repeat with the remaining 4 slices.

  9. Step 9

    Transfer to a plate and enjoy with your favorite toppings. I personally garnished my French toast with caramelized banana slices, fresh strawberries, toasted pecans and a generous drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy immediately.

Common Questions & Swaps

  • I cut my slices of bread in half for photo purposes, but feel free to keep yours whole.
  • To make caramelized bananas, simply heat a pan over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or vegan butter. Add slices of bananas and cook until golden. Flip and drizzle 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Cook until caramelized. Serve warm.
  • Feel free to use any kind of milk. I personally made this recipe with almond milk, but it would work just as well with soy milk, cashew milk, oat milk and even hemp milk. However, I would not encourage you try this recipe with full fat coconut milk as it might turn out too heavy.

  • In terms of toppings, have fun with them! Use whatever you have on hand. This French toast would be delicious with:

    • Any kind of berries

    • Coconut whipped cream

    • Vegan ice cream (why not, you’ll make this recipe on the weekend anyways!)

    • Fresh bananas

    • Mango

    • Caramelized apples, pears and peaches

    • Pomegranate arils

    • Any kind of chopped nuts and much much more!

Maple syrup being poured onto a stack of vegan French toast served with caramelized bananas, strawberries, and pecans
Maple syrup being poured onto a stack of vegan French toast served with caramelized bananas, strawberries, and pecans
Fork taking a piece of French toast from a stack served with caramelized bananas, strawberries, and pecans
stack of vegan French toast served with caramelized bananas, strawberries, and pecans
stack of vegan French toast served with caramelized bananas, strawberries, and pecans