I came up with the BEST egg free french toast recipe. It’s super simple, easy and tasty. This yummy breakfast recipe is vegan, gluten free and allergy friendly as well!
French toast…can you make it without eggs? If you have an egg allergy, or are on a vegan diet, or eggs are too expensive, you’ve probably asked yourself that question.
When eggs are out, breakfast can be a little difficult. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to make some of the breakfast classics without eggs. We regularly enjoy vegan pancakes, fluffy vegan waffles, and banana oat muffins.
French toast had me puzzled for a while though. Traditionally it’s coated in an egg based batter, and I wasn’t sure how to replicate that.
After some testing, I did come up with a recipe for French toast without eggs, and I like it SO much better than the traditional recipe! It’s lighter, the crust is crispier, and it’s just all around more delicious.
My sons love this recipe – it’s something that they ask for again and again. If you have picky eaters, give this recipe a try! It’s easy to make and so tasty.
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Ingredient Notes
- Non-Dairy Milk – I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage. You can use the non-dairy milk that works for your dietary needs. I recommend choosing one that doesn’t have a strong flavor. Rice milk, oat milk, or flax milk should all work well.
- Potato Starch – If potato starch won’t work for you, I think cornstarch or maybe even tapioca starch would work just as well. The starch is in the batter to make the crispy crust on the outside of the bread.
- Vegan Buttery Spread – I like Earth Balance Soy Free Spread. If you have a different brand that you prefer, it will probably work just fine.
- Bread – Use the bread that works for your dietary needs. We used gluten free bread, but this will work equally well with regular bread. Everyone has different dietary needs and comfort levels, so I encourage you to call and make sure any brand of bread is safe for you. Some brands of gluten free bread to check out are Little Northern Bakehouse, Canyon Gluten Free Bakehouse, and Schar.
Special Equipment
A non-stick pan is very helpful for this recipe. I find that non-stick pans work really well for frying this up and getting that nice, golden brown crust.
Step by Step Instructions
- Put the non-dairy milk, potato starch, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl.
- Use a fork to whisk the batter until smooth.
- Melt some vegan buttery spread in a frying pan. Dip pieces of bread in the batter, then place in the frying pan. Fry until each side is golden brown.
Tips for Success
- Make sure to oil your frying pan really well – use lots of vegan buttery spread
- Use your spatula to move the bread around – if it sits too long in one spot, it will start to stick
- Take your time – it takes a bit of time to get the crispy crust – about 4-5 minutes per side
Toppings
Top this French toast with any of the following:
- maple syrup
- powdered sugar
- fresh berries
- dairy free whipped topping, like So Delicious Coco Whip
- chia seed jam
Storage/Freezing
You can store leftovers in the fridge – they should stay fresh for about 3 days.
If you’d like to freeze this French toast, you can do that! Just place it in a freezer bag with waxed paper or parchment in between each slice.
To reheat, I recommend using the toaster oven for best results.
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Recipe
The Best Egg Free French Toast (Vegan, Gluten Free).
Ingredients
- ¾ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 Tablespoon potato starch
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 5 slices bread
- 2 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
Instructions
- Place the non-dairy milk, potato starch, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow bowl and whisk together.
- Place one tablespoon vegan buttery spread in a frying pan and melt over medium heat (5 or 6 on an electric stove).
- Once the pan is hot and the buttery spread is sizzling, take a fork and dip a piece of bread into the batter, making sure the bread is coated on both sides. Place in the pan. Repeat, but don’t crowd the pan.
- Use your spatula to move the bread in the pan so it doesn’t stick. After about 4-5 minutes, flip the bread. The French toast should be golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- Repeat with remaining batter and bread. Top finished French toast with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or berries.
Karen
Huge hit for my 7 yr old son. I’ll definitely be making this again.
Kelly Roenicke
I’m so glad to hear that! :)
Marcus
Awesome recipe! I couldn’t find potato starch so I used corn starch and it was great, loved the crispness it added to the recipe. Will definitely make it again!
Kelly Roenicke
So happy you enjoyed this!
Abbi Goldstein
This was amazing! I added some cinnamon and sugar mix on top while it was in the pan and some after as well and it tasted like heaven!!
Julie Anderson
Thank you so much for this recipe Kelly! French toast is something my daughter had really been missing since developing her egg and dairy allergy. This recipe is perfectly delicious and tastes like the real thing. We have made it several times already…love it!
Lisa James
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for coming up with this recipe! I haven’t tried it yet, but I’ve been trying to come up with this for my son who has a very limited diet. I’m going to try it this weekend!!!
Andrea D Wiener
Deland Bakery (delandbakery.com) – the BEST wf gf cf df and yf bread there is! (well, it’s the only one I can eat)
Carden
What bread do you use?
Kelly Roenicke
This recipe will work well with many different breads. Some allergy friendly options to try are BFree and Schar. I don’t know what your allergens are, so you should call the companies to check!
Sierra
This recipe is absolutely delicious!! I used cornstarch since I didn’t have potato starch, and added some extra cinnamon since I looovee cinnamon – but otherwise followed the recipe, and it turned out perfectly! Thank you, this will definitely be a repeat!
Yvette
Tried this today for my daughter. It was great! We did not miss the egg at all. She has an egg allergy which limits our breakfast options. Thank you!
Kelly Roenicke
Yay! I’m so glad. Thank you for letting me know!
Lisa B
I made these this morning for my teenage son who believes there are “no foods” for him to eat. Well, was he surprised! And I have to admit, I held my breath well he ate them. He said they were good. And I got a “Thank You Mom” with a smile. Which can be hard for a hormonal 15 year old boy. So thank you Kelly, we now have a breakfast he can eat and like.
Kelly Roenicke
Yay! You made my day. I’m so happy this recipe was a hit. :)
kathy
Oh thank you. Just what I needed. :) It looks so crunchy and good. Can’t wait to try it. I also printed out the waffle and pancake recipes but notice you use spelt flour. If I can’t have spelt, could I substitute Bob’s Red Mill 1 &1? Or Namaste? Thanks for all you do to give us more options and less stress. I’m still so new to this and get stressed about it all.
Kelly Roenicke
Namaste may be too heavy, but Bob’s might be light enough. I have a GF pancake recipe here: https://theprettybee.com/gluten-free-vegan-chocolate-chip-banana-pancakes/
Evelyn
loved this altho it did set off my smoke detector which isn’t far away lol