Holy French toast, Batman! š¦š Weāre about to dive into a world where compassion meets culinary delight, and let me tell you, itās gonna be EPIC.
Iāve scoured the vegan corners of the internet, pestered my foodie friends, and even bribed my cat with extra scritches to bring you the crĆØme de la crĆØme of vegan French toast recipes. Trust me, these bad boys will make you forget all about eggs faster than you can say āooh la la!ā
Ready to transform your breakfast game? Letās do this! š„³
Classic Vegan French Toast
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Alright, letās start with the OG ā the classic vegan French toast.
Youāll need thick slices of day-old bread (because who doesnāt love an excuse to use up old bread?), plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Whisk it all together, dip your bread, and fry until golden brown.
Top with maple syrup and fresh berries, and voila! Youāve got yourself a breakfast fit for royalty.
Pro tip: Use a crusty sourdough for extra texture. Your taste buds will thank you!
Banana Bread French Toast
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Oh. My. Goodness. This oneās a game-changer, folks.
Take your favorite vegan banana bread recipe (or buy one, I wonāt judge), slice it up, and give it the French toast treatment.
The result? A breakfast so good, youāll want to write sonnets about it.
I once made this for a non-vegan friend, and they literally asked if Iād put a spell on them. Magic in the kitchen? Maybe Iām secretly a kitchen witch! š§āāļø
Pumpkin Spice French Toast
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Basic? Maybe. Delicious? Absolutely.
Mix some pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice into your batter for a fall-tastic twist on the classic.
Top with coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Itās like wearing a cozy sweater for your taste buds. And letās be real, who doesnāt love a good sweater?
Chocolate Chip French Toast
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For all you chocoholics out there (I see you, and I salute you), this oneās for you.
Use chocolate chip bread for your base, or sprinkle some dairy-free chocolate chips onto your regular bread before dipping.
The result? Melty, gooey, chocolatey goodness thatāll make you wonder why you ever ate anything else for breakfast.
Remember, chocolate for breakfast is totally acceptable when itās in French toast form. I donāt make the rules, I just enjoy them! š
Stuffed French Toast
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Okay, this oneās a bit extra, but YOLO, right?
Take two slices of bread, spread a layer of vegan cream cheese and jam in between, then dip and fry the whole shebang.
Itās like a breakfast sandwich and French toast had a delicious baby.
Warning: May cause spontaneous happy dances in the kitchen. Donāt say I didnāt warn you!
Matcha Green Tea French Toast
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For all you trendy health nuts out there, this oneās for you.
Add a tablespoon of matcha powder to your batter for a vibrant green French toast thatās as Instagram-worthy as it is delicious.
Top with sliced almonds and a drizzle of agave nectar.
Itās like eating a zen garden, but tastier. Namaste, breakfast!
Cinnamon Roll French Toast
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Why choose between cinnamon rolls and French toast when you can have both?
Use day-old vegan cinnamon rolls as your base, then top with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and plant milk.
Itās so indulgent, you might need a nap afterwards. But hey, thatās what weekends are for, right?
Savory Herb French Toast
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Who says French toast has to be sweet? Not me, thatās for sure!
Skip the sugar and vanilla, and instead add some nutritional yeast, dried herbs, and a pinch of garlic powder to your batter.
Top with sautĆ©ed mushrooms and spinach for a fancy-pants breakfast thatāll make you feel like a true adult.
Look at you, eating vegetables for breakfast! Your mom would be so proud.
French Toast Sticks
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Remember those frozen French toast sticks from your childhood? Well, these are like that, but a million times better.
Cut your bread into strips before dipping and frying.
Serve with maple syrup for dipping, and suddenly, itās socially acceptable to play with your food again.
Pro tip: These are great for on-the-go breakfasts. Just try not to get syrup on your steering wheel. Ask me how I knowā¦ š
Sāmores French Toast
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Last but certainly not least, weāre ending with a bang.
Use chocolate bread (yes, it exists, and yes, itās amazing), then top your French toast with vegan marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs.
Pop it under the broiler for a minute to get those marshmallows all melty and golden.
Itās like a campfire in your mouth, minus the bug spray and uncomfortable sleeping bags.
Youāre welcome, fellow sāmores addicts!
And there you have it, folks! Ten golden vegan French toast recipes thatāll make your taste buds do a happy dance and your non-vegan friends question all their life choices.
Remember, cooking is all about experimenting and having fun. So donāt be afraid to mix and match these ideas, or come up with your own crazy combinations.
Who knows? Maybe youāll invent the next big thing in vegan breakfast cuisine. Pickle juice French toast, anyone? (Okay, maybe not that oneā¦)
Now, if youāll excuse me, all this talk of French toast has made me hungry. Iām off to raid my pantry and see what kind of breakfast magic I can whip up.
Happy cooking, my fellow vegan food enthusiasts! May your French toast always be golden, your maple syrup always be plentiful, and your kitchen adventures always be delicious.
And remember, if at first you donāt succeed, fry, fry again! (See what I did there? š)
Now go forth and conquer those breakfast plates! Your taste buds are counting on you. No pressure or anythingā¦ ššš³