Vegan French Toast

5 Servings (2 slices per serving)

Recipe from Pick Up Limes

Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen

French toast can make any morning feel extra special! I’ve tested several vegan versions of this breakfast treat and this one is definitely “blog worthy.” Mmmm good with a hot cup of coffee. This recipe is made without eggs or nuts, and can be easily gluten-free by using gluten-free bread if needed.

Batter**

1⅔ cups canned light coconut milk 

2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes 

1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup 

1 Tablespoon ground flaxseeds 

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground cardamom 

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg 

⅛ teaspoon ground cloves 

10 slices of bread  (I used Trader Joe’s Seedy Multi-Grain Bread.)  

Oil (I put just 1 teaspoon oil on a paper towel and used that to lightly coat the griddle.)

In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together all the batter ingredients. **To save time in the morning, pour the batter into a Mason jar with a spout lid.  Put it in the fridge.  Then, in the morning, pour out what you need for the portion you want.  Since my husband doesn't like to vary his breakfast of oatmeal, I made this for myself over several days.

Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Dip the bread slices into the batter, letting them soak for a few seconds before flipping to coat the other side.

Let any excess batter drip off, or gently wipe it off if needed.

Place the soaked bread slices in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden. Flip and cook on the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes.

Flip again and cook for about 1 minute per side to crisp the outside further. 

Remove from the pan and serve with your favorite toppings. I topped my 2-slice serving with 1 Tablespoon Cocojune coconut yogurt, 1 teaspoon maple syrup and 1/3 cup thawed frozen berry mix.  

Nutritional Information: 315 calories; 11.5 g protein; 9.0 g fat; 48 g carbohydrates; 7.5 g fiber; 175 mg calcium

*Using a high protein, fortified soy milk will increase the protein and the calcium.