• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Pretty Bee
  • About
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
    • Sort By Allergen
    • View all recipes
  • cookbooks
    • Quick Start Bundle.
  • contact
  • subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Start Here
  • View All Recipes
  • Sort By Allergen
  • Cookbooks
  • Contact
×

Home » Breakfast » Gluten Free French Toast Sticks (Egg Free).

Gluten Free French Toast Sticks (Egg Free).

Apr 12, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 7 Comments

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Email
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

What’s better than cinnamon French toast sticks dipped in warm maple syrup? This is a comforting breakfast recipe that kids and adults love! These French toast sticks are gluten free, egg free, and so sweet and delicious. The combination of crispy fried bread and sweet cinnamon sugar is a winner!

cinnamon french toast sticks in a pail

Breakfast – some people say it’s the most important meal of the day! But for those with food allergies, it can also be a very frustrating meal!

Wheat, eggs, dairy…these are the ingredients that are in a typical American breakfast. Whether you like omelettes, or waffles, or even cereal, it can be tough to find tasty breakfast options that are free of the top allergens.

I love coming up with tasty, allergy friendly breakfast recipes for you – have you tried my chocolate cherry baked oatmeal? How about my grain free porridge or the fluffiest vegan pancakes?

Even if you have multiple food allergies, I want you to have tasty, easy, homemade breakfast recipes to choose from. You should be able to make a delicious and filling breakfast for your family on a Saturday morning!

gluten free vegan french toast sticks

French toast sticks are such a fun breakfast treat. I know when I was little, I loved to have French toast sticks, even more than I loved to have regular French toast.

Both are delicious, of course, but there’s just something fun about dipping sticks of fried bread in warm maple syrup.

These gluten free French toast sticks are fried in vegan buttery spread and then rolled in a generous amount of cinnamon sugar for a yummy crunch. These actually remind me a little bit of churros!

When I served these the other day, both of my sons went crazy for them, and declared them my best breakfast recipe ever! So I’d say that’s a pretty glowing review. :)

french toast frying in pan

Where can I find gluten free, allergy friendly bread?

As you may know, there are quite a few options for gluten free bread out there, but not all of them are completely allergy friendly. Many brands of gluten free bread contain egg, or are made in a facility that uses other allergens like dairy, nuts, or sesame.

If you’re looking for a gluten free bread that is top 8 free and sesame free, Little Northern Bakehouse is a great brand to look into. I’ve been able to find this brand at Whole Foods.

There are other brands that are nut free, like Canyon Gluten Free Bakehouse (contains egg), or Schar (contains soy).

As always, I recommend calling the company to find out about any products to make sure that they are safe for your specific dietary needs.

Can I use something besides cornstarch in this recipe?

Yes, I have made these French toast sticks with potato starch, and I would think that tapioca starch would also work well.

french toast stick being dipped into syrup

You can serve these French toast sticks with:

  • warm maple syrup
  • powdered sugar
  • strawberry jam
  • melted chocolate
  • fresh fruit

How to make gluten free French toast sticks:

  1. Slice each piece of bread into sticks.
  2. Dip the bread into a mixture of non-dairy milk, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
  3. Fry the bread in vegan buttery spread.
  4. Dip the fried bread in cinnamon sugar.

how to make cinnamon french toast sticks

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

cinnamon french toast sticks in a pail
5 from 3 votes
Print

Gluten Free French Toast Sticks (Egg Free).

These gluten free cinnamon French toast sticks are out of this world! Crispy, sweet, and so good with some maple syrup - this is a great breakfast recipe.

Course Breakfast
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword kid friendly
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 268 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup non-dairy milk
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • 6 slices bread
  • 4 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread
  • 5 Tablespoons organic cane sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Cut each slice of gluten free bread into three sticks. Set aside.

  2. Place the 5 Tablespoons of sugar and the ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.

  3. Place the non-dairy milk, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in a shallow bowl and whisk together.

  4. Place one tablespoon vegan buttery spread in a frying pan and melt over medium heat. A non-stick pan like Green Pan works really well for this recipe.

  5. Once the pan is hot and the buttery spread is sizzling, dip a stick of bread into the milk and cornstarch, making sure the bread is coated on both sides. Place in the hot frying pan. Repeat, but don't crowd the pan.

  6. Use your spatula to move the bread in the pan a little bit so it doesn't stick. After about 3-4 minutes, flip the bread. The French toast should be golden brown and crisp on both sides.

  7. Once the toast is golden brown, dip each stick into the cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll each stick around so it gets a good coating on it.

  8. Repeat with remaining batter, bread, and sugar coating.

  9. Serve French toast sticks with warm maple syrup, powdered sugar, jam, or fresh fruit.

Recipe Notes

Serving size is about 4 French toast sticks.

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free French Toast Sticks (Egg Free).
Amount per Serving
Calories
268
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
297
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
112
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
37
g
12
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
710
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
165
mg
17
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

gluten free french toast sticks in a metal pail

Related

« Apple Cinnamon Millet Porridge.
Classic Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe (Dairy Free). »

Filed Under: Breakfast, Dairy Free, food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Vegan Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Mustard Free, Nightshade Free, Onion Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, top 8 allergy free recipe, Tree Nut Free

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Kelly Roenicke
Kelly Roenicke
Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
Kelly Roenicke
Latest posts by Kelly Roenicke (see all)
  • Delicious Vegan Banana Waffles. - March 18, 2023
  • 25 Delectable Egg Free Desserts Your Family Will Love. - March 2, 2023
  • Gluten Free Apple Muffins (Vegan, Nut Free). - February 28, 2023

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Liarna

    July 02, 2022 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! These were way better than traditional french toast! I didn’t coat the bread in the sugar cinnamon mix, instead I added a tablespoon of coconut sugar to the wet mix, and served with a small amount of pure maple syrup. Will 100% make again!…probably tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      July 10, 2022 at 7:31 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it! :)

      Reply
      • Starr

        December 14, 2022 at 9:37 pm

        5 stars
        Ive used this recipe a few of times, my 7 y/o request it often. My husband thinks they are to sweet so instead of dipping them in sugar&cinnamon, I sprinkle brown sugar on them. Either way, this recipe is awesome.

        Reply
        • Kelly Roenicke

          December 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm

          So glad you enjoy these!

          Reply
  2. BANI

    April 25, 2021 at 8:14 pm

    These look amazing and seem simple to make! I’m excited to try this recipe out, thank you!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      May 23, 2021 at 11:04 am

      I hope you love them!

      Reply
  3. Darryl

    April 12, 2021 at 10:16 pm

    5 stars
    These were super good – the whole family loved them.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

kelly roenicke portrait

Hi! I'm Kelly, and I believe that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.

Learn more →

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Find the perfect recipe

Filter all recipes by allergen

Search & Sort Recipes by Allergen

Footer

↑ back to top

Browse my allergy friendly cookbooks.

Why, yes, I DO have a print cookbook!

Allergy Friendly Chocolate Cake Your Family Will Love

best dairy free gluten free chocolate cake recipe

Copyright © 2022 The Pretty Bee | Disclosure | Privacy Policy