Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the griddle or pan on the stove. Heat to medium heat.
- Make the batter. In a large bowl, whisk together the soy milk (or other plant based milk), with the chickpea flour, cornstarch, vanilla, sugar, and pinch of salt. It may not want to mix at first, but just keep whisking and it will combine.
- Soak the bread. Pour the batter over the slices of bread in either a large flat bottomed baking dish, or a sheet pan. Let the bread soak for 3 to 5 minutes per side. The longer it soaks, the more custardy the middles will become.
- Cook and serve. Shake off any extra batter and place the bread onto a lightly buttered pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side. The thicker your bread the longer you will need for it to cook. You’ll know the french toast is done on one side when it is golden brown and easily can be flipped. Flip over and cook on the remaining side until browned, another 3 to 5 minutes. Repeat with the remaining bread until all the batter has been used. Depending on the size of your bread you can get anywhere from 5 to 10 slices of french toast. Serve with your choice of toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- How to Store
- Leftovers: Allow any leftovers to cool completely before placing in an airtight container and storing the french toast in the fridge. The cooked french toast will keep for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Allow the slices of french toast to cool completely. Take a freezer safe container and place a piece of parchment paper in between each slice of french toast. Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- How to Reheat: You can reheat this french toast in the microwave, covered with a damp paper towel, in intervals of 30 seconds until warmed through. Additionally, you can reheat the french toast in the oven. Place the thawed or refrigerated slices of french toast on a parchment lined baking dish and bake at 375F/190C for 8 minutes or so.
- Substitutions & Variations
- Type of Bread: I love to use challah or brioche when making this because it is a rich, flavorful bread. Italian or French bread loaves also are great. And yes, you can totally use your favorite gluten free bread to make this a vegan and gluten free recipe!
- Plant Based Cream: To make this the ultimate in indulgence, replace half of the soy milk with an equal amount of your favorite plant based heavy cream. Coconut milk from the can in particular gives the french toast a rich and decadent texture. Just be aware that coconut milk will give the french toast a bit of a coconutty flavor!
- Chocolate French Toast: For my chocolate loving friends, try making this with some chocolate babka bread for breakfast that doubles as dessert!
- Stuffed French Toast: Taking a thick slice of bread, make a small slice on the side to create a pocket. Stuff it with your favorite jam, vegan cream cheese, peanut butter and banana slices, or some chocolate hazelnut spread (yum!).