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Gluten-Free Vegan French Toast

January 3, 2014 by Cara

Since I just entered into this new world of homemade gluten free vegan bread. I’m on a kick.

Gluten-Free & Vegan Bread

A “do whatever recipe I can think of that incorporates bread in it” sort of kick. This means that you should be expecting lots of sandwich recipes for the days to come, by the way. Be prepared.  

A very talented dear heart that I am honored to know and work with made the request for me to do vegan French Toast. Two years ago I tried to make a vegan French Toast with a mashed banana and non-dairy milk and was not pleased with the results. I mean, what would I expect from just a mashed banana? I hadn’t returned back to it until yesterday.

Egg Free French Toast

Though I liked the idea of using a banana, I knew that it wasn’t enough when I tried to do it again with non-dairy milk and the bread slices got too soggy. So I got to the kitchen and tried blending in some flour within the mix–a mild almond flour that would not only absorb the liquid nicely but impart a lovely flavor. If you are allergic to nuts, replace with oat, brown rice, coconut, or even millet flour. Really, any flour will do. Then I tried adding cornstarch because I knew it too would help thicken the mix up a bit and it would help with the crust around the bread slice. Throw some cinnamon and nutmeg, a little bit of almond and vanilla extract to hide the banana flavor and wouldn’t you know: French Toast!

Egg Free French Toast - Fork & Beans

Looking for an even crispier toast? In a shallow dish next to the “egg” mix, finely crush up a gluten-free vegan cereal with pack a big crunch to it (think along the lines of something similar to Chex or Bran Flakes in texture). Dip the slice of bread into the egg wash and then the crushed cereal. Place in the skillet and cook as directed. I have yet to try this but as I write this post it is occurring to  me that this will be fabulous. It sounds divine really and I just might make it for breakfast tomorrow.

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Gluten-Free Vegan French Toast

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Ingredients

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  • 6 slices of gluten-free vegan bread (see beginning of the post for the recipe)

“Egg” wash:

  • 1/2 medium-sized banana
  • 4 Tbsp. non-dairy milk
  • 3 Tbsp. almond flour
  • 1 heaping tsp. cornstarch (or tapioca starch)
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
  • dash nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In a high-speed blender, mix everything together until it is smooth. Place into a shallow bowl and allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat a medium-sized skillet on medium-high heat. To check that it’s hot enough, place a small slab of vegan butter into the pan. If it begins to sizzle, then you are ready to go.
  3. Gently dip each slice of bread into the “egg” wash–do not allow it to sit in the wash, you want to do this quickly since this isn’t a real egg wash that will firm up on the skillet. Cook on each side for about 3 minutes until a deep brown is created.
  4. Serve with vegan butter, syrup, fresh berries, powdered sugar, nuts, etc.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 136
  • Sugar: 1.6g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 2g

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Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Dinner Ideas, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut Free, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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  1. Annie

    April 10, 2014 at 10:39 pm

    Vegan french toast is an oxymoron…

    • Cara

      April 11, 2014 at 7:29 am

      Regardless, it doesn’t change the fact that this tastes delicious!

  2. riley

    March 14, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    i can’t believe these just came into my life <3

    • Cara

      March 14, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      Oooooh, you better believe it! 😉

  3. Jennifer

    March 2, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Loved this recipe, my non vegan boyfriend loved it too!

    • Cara

      March 4, 2014 at 8:57 am

      YES!!!! I love hearing that Jennifer, thank you 🙂

  4. Crystal

    March 1, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    Hi Cara! My little one can’t have banana but I really want to make these! Any suggestions for a substitute to the banana? Thanks in advance!

    • bryn

      March 4, 2014 at 7:26 am

      Apple sauce is a good substitute for banana in baking.

    • Cara

      March 4, 2014 at 8:58 am

      I’m not sure if applesauce would work here but you can try adding a little more flour to that dipping part, mix it with water and just omit the banana? I’m just not 100% sure though. Try it out and let me know if it works!

  5. linsey

    January 26, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    Can i sub the almond flour for maybe oat since its a hearty flour?

    • Cara

      January 27, 2014 at 9:48 am

      Absolutely, Linsey!

  6. Jerry Critter

    January 26, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    How about brushing the “egg wash” on the bread instead of dipping the bread in it?

    • Cara

      January 27, 2014 at 9:48 am

      That is a fabulous idea, Jerry!

  7. Vildan

    January 26, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    Hi Cara
    Does almond meal work? I will try this with Udi’s whole grain bread. I am not gluten sensitive but it is my favorite bread. Thanks!

    • Cara

      January 27, 2014 at 9:49 am

      You are in luck! Almond flour = almond meal 🙂 Hope you like this recipe Vildan. xo

  8. Gabby @ the veggie nook

    January 5, 2014 at 11:35 am

    Oh man- just ONE more reason to try your bread! Not that I needed one 😉

    • Cara

      January 22, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      *Throwing French toast your way*
      xo

  9. Viv Cutler

    January 4, 2014 at 12:35 am

    Yummy Yummy Yummy!!!! Looks Delicious…Hugs Viv

    • Cara

      January 22, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      xoxo to you Viv!

  10. Laura @ This is Thirty

    January 3, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    This looks so good – I love french toast, but haven’t had it since finding out I had Celiac’s! Can’t wait to try it and the bread!

    • Cara

      January 22, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      Laura, you HAVE to make the bread. It’s insanely good! xo <--I'm a bit biased though 🙂

  11. Kat

    January 3, 2014 at 10:15 am

    Oh, wow! Thank you so much for the sweet shout out, Cara!! 😀 I am thrilled to try out this recipe (hopefully this weekend), as that silly banana mixture never worked for me either!

    Wish we could it enjoy it together over coffee! <3 Thanks so much!! 🙂

    • Cara

      January 22, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      Girl, this toast is for YOU! Come visit soon 🙂

  12. Laurel

    January 3, 2014 at 8:17 am

    I think I FINALLY mixed the mix so have to bake the bread. But… you know this sounds brilliant because I tried that same lame French Toast you did. Fail! I also think what you’re thinking 1/2 banana is equal to what 1/4 C puree and I have a baked sweet potato in my fridge. <3 <3 <3
    French Toast for Sunday brekkie. Yeah!!!

    • Cara

      January 22, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      Are you still baking bread??? 😉 xo

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