Vegan French Toast
This vegan French toast made with tofu is incredibly delicious and satisfying, offering a perfect blend of crispy edges and a soft, flavorful center. It’s a delightful plant-based alternative that captures the classic French toast taste without any dairy or eggs.
This is a healthy take on dairy-free and egg-free French Toast and one of my favorite breakfast options. Most of us know the traditional way to make it with eggs and butter. But, who knew there is a heart-healthy way to make it without all the saturated fat and oil?
We have more healthy vegan breakfast recipes on this website like my protein-packed tofu breakfast scramble, these delicious vegan banana oat pancakes, and our easy smoked tempeh bacon.
Reasons you will love this recipe
- Healthy and Oil-Free: This vegan French toast is made without oil, making it a lighter and heart-healthy option that still delivers a delicious, crispy texture.
- Plant-Based Delight: Enjoy the rich, classic flavor of French toast while sticking to a plant-based diet, perfect for vegans and those seeking dairy-free alternatives.
- Customizable and Nutritious: Packed with nutrients and easy to customize with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit or a drizzle of pure maple syrup, it’s a versatile and nutritious breakfast choice.
Ingredients you will need
- Bread- Using whole-grain bread for French toast adds extra fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making it a more nutritious option compared to white bread. Whole grain bread also provides a heartier texture and richer flavor, enhancing the overall quality and health benefits of your French toast. We have a delicious homemade oil-free whole wheat bread recipe on this website.
- Banana- Serves as a natural sweetener and binding agent, replacing eggs and dairy while adding a subtle sweetness and creamy texture.
- Tofu- Provides a creamy texture and acts as a binder, mimicking the consistency of eggs in traditional recipes. Tofu also adds a protein boost and helps create a satisfying, hearty French toast without any animal products.
- Plant milk- A dairy-free alternative that still adds creaminess and moisture to the batter. Plant milk options like almond, soy, or oat milk offer a range of flavors and nutrients, making it easy to customize your French toast while keeping it vegan and delicious.
- Maple syrup- Adds a rich, natural sweetness that enhances the flavor of the dish without the need for refined sugars. Its distinct, caramel-like taste complements the French toast beautifully and adds a touch of authentic, indulgent flavor to your breakfast.
- Fresh fruit- Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, and other fresh fruits make delicious toppings.
How to make vegan French toast
The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.
STEP #1: Open the silken tofu package and drain any water. Since silken tofu isn’t packed with much water, there is no need to press it.
Combine tofu, banana, plant milk, molasses, vanilla, and cinnamon in a blender and process until smooth.
STEP #2: Pour mixture into a shallow bowl and dip each slice of bread. Add each piece to a hot non-stick pan as soon as coated.
The one I use is a Stone Earth Pan by Ozeri. It’s the best I’ve ever used.
STEP #3: Brown each slice on both sides in the skillet. You will need to do this in several batches, depending on the size of your pan. Remove from pan, sprinkle with a little more cinnamon, add fresh berries, drizzle with maple syrup, and serve.
You might consider adding a little Smoked Tempeh Bacon for an even heartier meal to start the day!
The recipe was adapted from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine; Dr. Neal Barnard’s book, The Cancer Survivor’s Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use any type of bread, but whole grain or sturdy, thick slices work best as they hold up better during cooking and add extra nutrition. Make sure the bread is slightly stale for optimal soaking.
To prevent sticking, use a non-stick skillet. The one I use is a Stone Earth Pan by Ozeri. Ensure your pan is preheated to medium heat before adding the soaked bread.
If you prefer not to use bananas, you can substitute with unsweetened applesauce. If you can’t find applesauce in your area, we have an easy unsweetened homemade applesauce recipe you can make quickly.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
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Vegan French Toast
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole grain bread I suggest Ezekiel or Dave's Killer Bread
- 8 oz silken tofu soft or firm
- 1 banana ripe
- 1/2 cup plant milk or water
- 1 teaspoon black strap molasses or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Open the silken tofu package and drain any water. Since silken tofu isn't packed with much water, there is no need to press it.
- Combine tofu, banana, plant milk, molasses, vanilla, and cinnamon in a blender and process until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a shallow bowl and dip each slice of bread. Add each piece to a hot non-stick pan as soon as coated. The one I use is a Stone Earth Pan by Ozeri. It's the best I've ever used.
- Brown each slice on both sides in the skillet. You will need to do this in several batches, depending on the size of your pan.
- Remove from pan, sprinkle with a little more cinnamon, add fresh berries, drizzle with maple syrup, and serve.
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About Terri Edwards
Hi guys! I am the content creator behind EatPlant-Based and a licensed Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. I am passionate about sharing healthy recipes and tips to empower others to get healthy. I’m so glad you’re here! Read More…
Thanks for this recipe, Terri – another good one! I was a bit skeptical about the texture of the tofu-mix, but the bread soaked it well and they browned beautifully. So healthy, but tastes indulgent with maple syrup.
Hi Kathy- French toast is a nice little change in the breakfast rotation for us. I’m glad that you enjoyed it too. Thank you so much for the great feedback!
Have you tried making these ahead and freezing them to get out on busy mornings? Wondering if they would freeze and reheat well
I haven’t tried freezing these ahead. It seems plausible to me. Hope it works for you!
Just looked at pan on Amazon and some reviews say the coating is just Teflon w/ some “stone” reinforcement so still the nasty, out gassing chems in mfg process and in your home!!!
The French toast looks GREAT!
I am intrigued by the cookware, but highly concerned that it is cast aluminum. Any knowledge would be appreciated, thanks.
Recipe looks amazing!
Hi Doug, Here is the information on the pan. “Utilizing STONEHENGE — a safe and natural stone-derived coating from Germany, the Stone Earth Pan by Ozeri is the world’s leading frying pan, delivering non-stick perfection while remaining absolutely free of PFOA, a harmful chemical used in traditional cookware. Conventional pans achieve their non-stick performance with the aid of PFOA (PerFluoroOctanoic Acid), which the EPA has classified as a ‘persistent pollutant of the environment’. According to the EPA, once ingested PFOA is capable of remaining in people for a very long time, and has been shown to cause developmental and other adverse effects in laboratory animals. With the Stone Earth Pan’s stone-derived coating from Germany, even under high temperatures, no harmful substances are ever released into the environment. This is because the Stone Earth Pan utilizes a natural coating derived from nature – not from a laboratory. The Stone Earth Pan’s stone-based coating is completely free of PFOA, and far more durable and scratch-resistant than other non-stick surfaces. With better non-stick properties, the Stone Earth Pan allows you to saute, fry, bake, boil and braise with as little as half the amount of oil normally used, and cleaning is a breeze. The Stone Earth Pan by Ozeri is made of the highest quality die-cast aluminum that allows for even cooking and fantastic browning without hot spots. It boasts a magnetized bottom for rapid heat transfer on induction stoves, and a heat-resistant silicone coated handle. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. STONEHENGE coating made by Weilburger GmbH, Germany. Final pan assembly in China.”
The die-cast aluminum is internal and sealed in a stone-based, natural coating, so no aluminium touches food. From everything I have read about the suspected harmful effects of cooking with aluminum from Physicians Committee, the concern is about aluminum actually touching food during heating. Hope you enjoy the French Toast!