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

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.
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.)