French · easy · 20 min · serves 2
How to make french toast vegan
Short answer
Replace eggs, milk, butter with chickpea flour + plant milk + kala namak, oat milk, vegan butter. The method is unchanged and takes about 20 minutes for 2 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Eggs
- Milk
- Butter
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs | Chickpea flour + plant milk + kala namak | Whisk until lump-free |
| Milk | Oat milk | Adds sweetness |
| Butter | Vegan butter | For frying |
Method
- 1Whisk chickpea flour, oat milk, cinnamon, vanilla, maple and kala namak.
- 2Soak thick slices of day-old bread for 20 seconds a side.
- 3Fry in vegan butter over medium heat until deep golden.
- 4Finish in a 180°C oven for 4 minutes if the bread is very thick.
- 5Serve with maple syrup and berries.
The one thing people get wrong
Day-old bread only — fresh bread turns to paste in the custard.
Frequently asked questions
- Can french toast be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace eggs, milk, butter with chickpea flour + plant milk + kala namak, oat milk, vegan butter. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 20 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing french toast?
- Day-old bread only — fresh bread turns to paste in the custard.
- How long does vegan french toast take?
- About 20 minutes for 2 servings — a easy recipe.
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