Copycat Restaurant Recipes
Easy Vegan French Toast Recipe
This vegan French toast recipe recreates the classic breakfast staple using a clever plant-based custard made from soy milk and cornstarch. It results in a perfectly golden, caramelized exterior and a soft, flavorful center that pairs beautifully with fresh fruit and maple syrup.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
- Per serving
- 310 kcal
Method
In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together the soy milk, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and the cornstarch has fully dissolved.
Place a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add one tablespoon of the vegan butter, swirling to coat the surface.
Take a slice of bread and dip it into the liquid mixture, soaking for about 10 seconds on each side. Do not over-soak or the bread will become too fragile.
Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet, cooking only 2 or 3 at a time to avoid crowding the pan.
Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until each face is golden brown and a slight crust has formed.
Add the remaining butter as needed for the second batch of bread.
Serve the toast immediately while hot, topped with extra maple syrup, fresh berries, or vegan yogurt.
Notes
Use bread that is at least a day old; fresh bread absorbs too much liquid and can turn mushy.
If your bread is very fresh, lightly toast the slices in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5 minutes before dipping.
Whisk the batter occasionally between batches as the cornstarch tends to settle at the bottom of the bowl.
For the best browning, use soy milk as it has a higher protein content than almond or coconut milk.
