Dairy-Free French Toast Recipe With Soy, Rice or Almond Milk

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Ashley Adams
Ashley Adams
Ashley Adams is a restaurant professional and workshop instructor with a specialty in dairy-free cooking and baking.
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Updated on 02/24/22
Dairy free french toast
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
297 Calories
7g Fat
43g Carbs
15g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 499mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 12mg 60%
Calcium 134mg 10%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 275mg 6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Traditional french toast recipes call for milk or cream and usually fry the toast in butter. This recipe has been revamped for dairy-free and lactose-free diets with vanilla soy milk (or almond or rice milk). The result is not only a healthier version of the breakfast staple but a cleaner taste.

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1 1/4 cups soy milk, vanilla flavor

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 6 thick slices sourdough bread, dairy free

For serving (optional):

Steps to Make It

  1. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla soy milk, ground cinnamon, and salt. Place the slices of bread in a single layer in a shallow casserole dish, and pour the egg mixture evenly over the slices. Let the slices soak for 10 minutes, flipping half-way through.

  2. Lightly coat a large skillet with cooking spray over medium heat. Cook the toast until golden brown, flipping half-way through, until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit, if desired.

Tips

  • For the best results, use thick slices of dairy-free sourdough bread, preferably day-old. Fresh bread generally results in a soggy finished product.
  • For a richer flavor, use only egg yolks. Separate the eggs and discard or save the whites for another recipe.


Recipe Variations

  • Pineapple Coconut Cream: Mix a 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple to the vegan whipped cream. Add a dollop atop your french toast and sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes on top.
  • Apple and Dairy-Free Caramel: Boil coconut milk fat and brown sugar over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla, salt, and maple syrup. Top with chopped walnuts.
  • Banana and Vegan Chocolate: Cocoa butter, sea salt, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and maple syrup combine for a vegan chocolate that rivals any dairy-laden version. If you don't know how to make vegan chocolate, use the double boiler method. Add sliced banana and a drizzle of your homemade vegan chocolate to your French toast.