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A few weeks back, I asked my readers on Twitter what recipe they’d like to see next on the blog and there was a big percentage asking for vegan French toast – so here it is!
It was perfect timing for this post as around the same time, I was asked by Circulon if I’d like to try one of their non-stick pans from their new Ultimum range. It seemed like the ideal opportunity to make that French toast…
They sent me the Circulon 24cm Skillet from their new Ultimum high density & forged cookware range. It’s ultra non-stick (PFOA free!) and dishwasher-safe which makes things so quick & easy and is totally in keeping with the theme of this recipe. It just suits my laziness in general.
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But back to this French toast… I just love how something that is so simple to make and ready in a flash can taste this indulgent! Perfect for Sunday mornings when you want something special for breakfast but nothing too complicated to make.
The base recipe is delicious with all sorts of toppings. I chose to just add some cooked mixed berries, some maple syrup and a dollop of coconut yoghurt which definitely hit the spot.
This breakfast is:
Quick & Easy Vegan French Toast
A quick and easy breakfast that tastes like a special treat!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp chickpea flour*
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp mixed spice, or pumpkin pie spice mix
- 120 ml dairy-free milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp vegan butter or mild-flavoured oil
- 4 thick slices of soft bread, white or wholegrain / gluten-free, if neeed
To serve
- Maple syrup, fruit, coconut yoghurt
Instructions
- Whisk the chickpea flour, spices, milk, vanilla and salt together in a shallow container.
- Gently heat the butter or oil in a skillet.
- Dip a slice of the bread into the mixture and coat well on each side. Place in the skillet and fry on medium heat for a minute on each side until golden brown.
- Repeat with the other slices.
- Serve with fruit, syrup and yoghurt. Enjoy!
Notes
*Don't worry this is SO easy to find! It's sometimes called gram flour or besan flour and you can find it in most supermarkets (in the world food aisle), Asian markets or health food shops.
What is the purpose of chickpea flour in this recipe? I’ve never made french toast with flour. Also does this recipe taste like normal french toast? Thanks!
Hi Kristen. Chickpea flour makes a really good egg replacer, particularly in savoury recipes and French toast. I personally found it tasted pretty much the same! But chickpea flour or gram flour is very inexpensive (especially if you buy from asian supermarkets) so it is worth experimenting with to see what you think.
I wonder if this could be made into a baked french toast casserole? Maybe add some blueberries and vegan cream cheese? I think I might have to give it a try!!!
That sounds lovely! I’m sure that would work well. Let me know if you try it!
These turned out absolutely amazing! I’m not usually a fan of French toast but this recipe has officially converted me to a fence toast lover!
Also love the fact that they’re vegan
That makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for the comment, Caitlyn :)
Will be making these for a party and breakfast a few times. Since my daughter went vegan several years ago, I have been led toward a plant based dr iet and the eggs are the worst thy o give up.
I’m n ok t ready to give up p all my Carnivorous tendencies but eat vegan probably eat 3 to 4 times a week.
That’s great, Terry! Hope you enjoy :-)
This looks great! My daughter has a chickpea allergy, though, is there any other flour that might work? I know chickpea flour has a very specific profile, so this question may be a looking shot.
Thanks anyway!
We will enjoy this Sunday morning.
Hope you enjoyed it, Erin!
Can anyone tell me if it’s normal for my french toast to have a sticky teaxture on the ouside instead of golden brown? I leave it on the pan for much more then a minute but it doesn’t seem to get cooked well enough.
I usually crave something sweet for breakfast and this is my new favorite things to make whenever I have some extra time on my hands. It’s tastes just like real French toast but it’s completely vegan so I’m extremely happy I found this recipe :) thank you for sharing!
That makes me so happy to hear, thank you Erica! It’s one of my favourite breakfasts for the weekend, you’ve just inspired me to make it again this
Saturday!
This looks so good, thinking of making this for tomorrow. :)
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Hey honey! looks delicious, but where can I find recipe for blueberries jam?
This looks so delicious! Is the recipe easy to double or quadruple? Would love to make it for a group brunch.
My boyfriend eats a lot (I will forever envy his metabolism) so I had to double this for us and it turned out great!!
Wow! I’m so happy to have found this recipe! I’ll have to try it next weekend :D Or as soon as I find chickpea flour ^^,
What could I sub the chickpea flour with?
The chickpea flour is an essential ingredient as it’s what provides the eggy texture and flavour. I’ve heard people make french toast with corn starch before but that would be a whole other recipe. It’s very easy to find though! It’s often called gram or besan flour and you should be able to find it in the world food aisle of your supermarket or local Asian food shop.
I use to in the 70s use flaxseed for the egg mixture!
These look SO good, I’ve been eating plant based for the past six weeks and im loving it!
Abigail Alice x
So happy to hear that! I’ve been plant-based for two years now and am still loving it :-)
it doesn’t describe what mixture to dip the bread in? Is it just the milk?
Hi Sidney, step 1 is the mixture :-)
I LOVE french toast and it’s probably one of my hubby’s favorite breakfasts that I make! It’s so comforting and delicious. This is a beautiful version and honestly, who needs eggs?! These are perfection and the berries on top are so pretty!
Thanks Brandi! It’s definitely becoming one of my favourite breakfasts :-)
This looks so pretty, Aimee! I think I still got some chickpea flour, so I’ll give this a try. :-)
Thanks Sina! Chickpea flour is magic :-)
BEST. FRENCH. TOAST. EVER. yummmmmmy!
Thank you!!
Ah this looks so delicious! I’ve been using chickpea flour a lot recently to make vegan omelettes, socca etc but haven’t thought of french toast! Definitely on my list to try :) x
Thanks Gabriella! Chickpea flour is amazing stuff. Love it for socca and omelettes too :-)
Such a brillinat recipe Aimee :)
Thank you Maikki!
That looks so delicious and your photos are beautiful!
Thank you Mel :-)
Fabulous recipe Aimee, just perfect for those autumn weekend mornings! xx
Thank you Hana! Definitely will be making this a lot during the Autumn x
I do not make nearly enough French Toast. And it’s so easy, so I’m not sure why. I just never think about it. This dish is gorgeous! Love that berry sauce!
Saaaaaaaaaame. That needs to change!
French toast is one of my favorite breakfast foods. I love that gorgeous fruit compote topping too. YUM!
Thanks Linda!
This looks so yummy, Aimee, and your images are gorgeous (of course!).
I’ve never had French toast before (vegan or otherwise) – does the bread go soggy at all, or is it crispy, as with toast done under the grill?
Thanks!
Girl, you are missing out BIG time. It;s crunchy on the outside but like a delicious, sweet, eggy, fluffy texture inside. Just heaven.
I love finding new healthy cooking techniques like your chickpea flour trick, Aimee. So clever! And your images make vegan and free-from cooking look very desirable! Pinned, Yummed, Flipped, FB’ed and Tweeted! PS thanks for stopping by my blog. :-)
Thanks so much, Kellie! I love your blog, photos and recipes :-)
Looks lovely. Using vegan custard powder mixed with non-dairy milk also gives a lovely eggy bread coating and texture!
Ooh good tip – I know that using starch can work too, which is why custard powder would work. I might actually try mixing custard powder with the chickpea flour sometime!
Such a pretty looking breakfast! I absolutely loved when I learned how to make french toast without eggs…..what a game changer!
Right? So easy for such a delicious breakfast!
Such a pretty french toast! I love french toast, so much easier to me than pancakes. It’s a staple around here for our fancy breakfast mornings. Those berries and whipped topping are making me drool!
You’re right, so much easier than pancakes!
This looks so good! I love French toast.
Me too. Thanks Becky!
Styling is perfect. Recipe is perfect. Gooey berry goodness on top making my mouth water is perfect. I am craving this so much right now!
Haha thank you so much, Natalie! You’re the loveliest.
This looks SO GOOD! I’ve never used chickpea flour for French toast, but I need to try it!
You will be surprised how well it works! Chickpea flour is definitely my favourite “eggy” substitute :-)
Awww Aimee this looks stunning! I love gram flour tortillas, so easy to make and lovely texture and flavours. The best bit is gram flour is so cheap! Beautiful recipe and stunning pictures xxx
Right? I love how inexpensive it is and how far a small amount can go. Love making tortillas, quiches, scrambled eggs etc. with it :-) Thanks Hedi! Looking forward to seeing you sooooooon x
Chickpea flour is so good for French toast! It really works so fantastically!
I think I’ll be making some french toast next weekend, I haven’t made any in months!
I never think to make it but I always crave it, which is just silly. Need to make it more often! Thanks Rebecca :-)
I looooove French toast!
Especially with lots of maple syrup and banana!
I’ve never tried it with chickpea flour before, but will definitely give it a go soon! :)
Chickpea flour works so well to get that eggy bread texture and taste – I love it!