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July 1, 2020

EASY VEGAN FRENCH TOAST WITH CHICKPEA FLOUR

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Make a seriously delicious weekend brunch come true with this easy, light, crispy & protein rich vegan French toast – a plant-based twist on the traditional old classic! Minimum effort & time yet maximum taste and lots of brownie points from your friends and family!

2 slices of Vegan French toast with yoghurt and berry compote on a grey plate

I was endlessly scrolling through my Pinterest boards the other day [yet another hour of screen time… ouch!] in search of some exciting breakfast & brunch inspiration. I must be honest, I get a little lazy with my breakfasts these days and tend to resort to the same trusted favourites (like these overnight oats, chia pudding bomb or ‘cheesy’ polenta).

When French toast came up on my screen, I suddenly thought – I honestly can’t remember the last time I had eggy bread, it’s definitely been way too long. French toast always reminds me of my childhood when my mum cooked eggy bread for me and my brother as a special Sunday breakfast. I’d always sprinkle extra sugar on it when mum wasn’t looking…  

2 slices of Vegan French toast with yoghurt and berry compote on a grey plate

Now that I’m trying to introduce more plant-based meals into my diet (it’s been a slow process and I’m not there with being fully plant-based yet), I thought it’s a great time to experiment with a vegan-friendly version of French toast. And off I went to the kitchen, experimenting with:

  • Tofu – it was a little too heavy in texture for my liking.
  • Traditional flour – couldn’t quite get the same ‘eggy’ flavour as traditional French toast.
  • Mashed banana – great taste but very far-fetched from the classic French toast and the taste of banana was a little overpowering for me.
  • Chickpea flour – Bingo! Apart from bringing out the savoury flavour, it’s a great protein-rich option too (great for counter-balancing those calories, right?!)
2 slices of Vegan French toast with yoghurt and berry compote on a grey plate

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED FOR VEGAN FRENCH TOAST RECIPE:

It’s just a handful of staple ingredients – 9 to be precise – and you’re very likely to stock them in your cupboard/fridge already:

  • Chunky bread (see notes on which type of bread to use below in the post)
  • Chickpea flour. I use this type of flour in a lot of my recipes for a number of different reasons:
    1. It’s rich in protein and naturally free from gluten, so it’s great from nutritional perspective.
    2. It’s perfect for baking (especially vegan baking) as it doesn’t need a binding ingredient to hold the dough together (check out these delicious spinach wraps or chickpea waffles).
    3. It’s great value for money, which makes it a budget-friendly option.
  • Dairy-free milk (I used almond milk, although you can use any plant-based milk of your choice, preferably with neutral flavour)
  • Nutritional yeast flakes. These protein-rich ‘little guys’ add a savoury taste to this toast, as well as extra nutritional benefits (they hold anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, improve digestion, promote healthy hair & skin etc).
  • Cinnamon, just because there’s no French toast without cinnamon… Doh!
  • Vanilla extract
  • Maple syrup
  • Salt
  • Coconut oil (or olive oil/sunflower oil) for frying
Vegan French toast with yoghurt and berry compote on a grey plate with a hand pouring syrup

HOW TO MAKE THIS EASY VEGAN FRENCH TOAST RECIPE:

Making this delicious breakfast or brunch couldn’t be easier:

  1. Slice your bread to around 1 inch thick slices (see notes on the type of bread to use below) and set aside.
  2. Combine all batter ingredients in a shallow bowl and whisk until the batter is smooth.  
  3. Heat up a good quality non-stick frying pan and grease with coconut oil.
  4. Dip the bread slices into the batter and hold for 3-5 seconds on each side to allow the bread absorb the batter. Be careful not to hold the bread in the batter for too long, otherwise it’ll become too soggy.
  5. Fry the toast for a couple of minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Serve warm.
2 slices of Vegan French toast with yoghurt and berry compote on a grey plate

TIPS ON MAKING YOUR PLANT-BASED FRENCH TOAST TASTE THE BEST:

  • Use good quality bread
    * I find that using chunky, unsliced, wholemeal loaf works best (I used gluten free wholemeal seeded loaf). Avoid using ready-sliced bread as the slices tend to be very thin. It’s best to buy an unsliced loaf and cut your own slices, around 1 inch thick.  
    *I recommend using stale bread in this recipe (one or two day old bread is perfect). Fresh bread tends to absorb too much moisture and comes out too soggy.
  • Sift the chickpea flour – you don’t want clumps in that batter!
  • When dipping the bread slices into the batter, allow the bread to soak the batter for 3-5 seconds. If you hold it for too long, the bread will become too soggy.
  • Use a good quality non-stick frying pan. Burnt sticky toast is not what we are after here!

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Coconut yoghurt (or any thick yoghurt of your choice)
  • Berry compote. In my mind, a drizzle of berry compote elevates this toast to another level. It takes minutes to prepare and totally worth it: place 1 cup of frozen blueberries in a saucepan, add a tablespoon of maple syrup, a teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a splash of water (about 2-3 tablespoons). Bring to a boil and then simmer for 5-7 minutes until the compote is starting to thicken. Voila!
  • Maple syrup (or honey for non-vegan version). French toast will not taste the same without it!
  • Dairy free butter (I’m not a big lover of butter, so I skipped it all together).
  • Fresh fruit or berries
2 slices of Vegan French toast with yoghurt and berry compote on a grey plate

This easy vegan French toast is an absolute must to try because it is:

  • Light
  • Crispy on the edges but soft inside
  • Wholesome and nutritious
  • Rich in plant protein
  • Brings back sweet childhood memories
  • It’s an ultimate weekend brunch recipe – your family & friends will totally love it!

And if you really like delicious vegan brunch situations, check out my 

  • Mango & chia breakfast popsicles
  • Granola breakfast pizza
  • Butternut squash pancakes
  • The ultimate orange crepes

As always, if you recreate this easy vegan French toast at home, I’d be delighted to read your comments and hear your feedback. Be sure to drop a comment here on the blog, tag me in your photos on Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest so I don’t miss them. It gives me so much joy seeing your takes on my recipes!

See you next week.

Healthfully yours,

Tania x

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Vegan French toast with yoghurt and berry compote on a grey plate
Vegan French toast with yoghurt and berry compote

EASY VEGAN FRENCH TOAST WITH CHICKPEA FLOUR

Tania Pilcher | Fit Foodie Nutter
Make a seriously delicious dream-worthy weekend brunch come true with this easy light, crispy & protein rich vegan French toast – a plant-based twist on the traditional old classic! Minimum effort & time yet maximum taste and lots of brownie points from your friends and family!
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine British, Dairy free, Vegan
Servings 4 toasts

Equipment

  • Hand whisk
  • Non-stick frying pan

Ingredients
  

For French toast:

  • 4 chunky bread slices around 1 inch thick (refer to the post on which type of bread to use)
  • 4 tbsp chickpea flour sifted
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 cup almond milk or any other dairy free milk of choice
  • Coconut oil for frying

To serve:

  • Dairy free yoghurt
  • Berry compote*

Instructions
 

  • Combine all batter ingredients in a shallow bowl and whisk until the batter is smooth.
  • Heat up a good quality non-stick frying pan and grease with coconut oil.
  • Dip the bread slices into the batter and hold for 3-5 seconds on each side to allow the bread absorb the batter. Be careful not to hold the bread in the batter for too long, otherwise it’ll become too soggy.
  • Fry the bread slices for a couple of minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Refer to the blog post on how to make berry compote
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  1. AvatarCarrie Robinson says

    July 1, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! This looks absolutely amazing! 🙂

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 1, 2020 at 11:58 pm

      Thank you Carrie!

      Reply
  2. AvatarSisley White says

    July 1, 2020 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    Oh this is going on the wishlist! How beautiful. I want to dive right in.

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 1, 2020 at 11:58 pm

      Thank you Sisley! It’s definitely worth looking forward to:) x

      Reply
  3. AvatarPriya Lakshminarayan says

    July 1, 2020 at 8:13 pm

    5 stars
    This looks absolutely delicious..would love to wake up to such a breakfast!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 1, 2020 at 11:57 pm

      Thank you so much Priya x

      Reply
  4. AvatarBintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    July 1, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    5 stars
    French toast always goes down a treat in my house but we’re trying more and more plant based recipes so definitely going to be giving this delicious recipe a go!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 1, 2020 at 11:57 pm

      Thank you so much Bintu. I hope this vegan version of the traditional French toast won’t disappoint! x

      Reply
  5. AvatarJamie says

    July 1, 2020 at 9:20 pm

    5 stars
    The chickpea flour is such a great tip here! I made this for brunch with my husband and we loved it! Thank you!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 1, 2020 at 11:56 pm

      Thank you so much Jamie! I’m so glad you & your husband enjoyed it! x

      Reply
  6. AvatarBeth says

    July 1, 2020 at 10:03 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try this. It looks marvelous. My daughter is a Vegan and I love to cook things for her!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 1, 2020 at 11:55 pm

      Thank you Beth. It’ll be one great brunch catching up with your daughter & tasting delicious food! I really hope she enjoys it as much as I do x

      Reply
  7. AvatarJen says

    July 6, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    5 stars
    This is exactly how I want to start my day! Adding the berry compote just gives is a special touch and so easy to do too.

    Reply
  8. AvatarKushigalu says

    July 6, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    5 stars
    Love this vegan version of French toast. Looks so pretty too. I will soon try this!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 6, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you so much! I hope you’ll get to enjoy it as much as I did! x

      Reply
  9. AvatarScarlet | Family Focus Blog says

    July 6, 2020 at 2:03 pm

    This vegan French toast recipe looks so good, especially topped with vegan yogurt and fresh blackberries. Yummy!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 6, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you Scarlet x

      Reply
  10. AvatarToni says

    July 6, 2020 at 2:06 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a fabulous day starter!! A great breakfast for my family!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 6, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you Toni. It’s a great way to start any day:) x

      Reply
  11. AvatarCatherine says

    July 6, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    Your photos are beautiful and the French Toast looks delicious!! So impressed that it’s vegan too!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 6, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind comments Catherine!

      Reply
  12. AvatarPatricia @ Grab a Plate says

    July 6, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    What a delight for breakfast or brunch! Love the touch of fruit, too – perfect!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 6, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you Patricia! It’s an ultimate weekend brunch for sure:) x

      Reply
  13. AvatarSamantha Hadadi says

    July 7, 2020 at 12:36 pm

    This looks oh-so delicious, Tania! Beautiful with those blackberries, too. The perfect weekend brunch! x

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 7, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      Thank you so much Sam! Hope you’re having a great week xx

      Reply
  14. AvatarDee - green smoothie gourmet says

    July 8, 2020 at 10:29 pm

    5 stars
    I love that you used Chickpea flour in these! Beautiful photography too Tania!

    Reply
    • AvatarTania says

      July 14, 2020 at 11:37 am

      Thank you so much Dee! Hope you’re having a great week my friend xx

      Reply

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