Almond Milk French Toast

This incredible almond milk French toast is an excellent alternative for those who can’t have dairy! They are tasty, fluffy, and have all the flavors and textures of regular ones.

 I especially love serving it with a generous drizzle of maple syrup or some homemade vegan sausage patties if I am craving something savory. 

💚Why you will love this recipe 

• Is perfectly crispy on the outside and moist on the inside
• Allergen friendly and is dairy-free, eggless, and vegan 
• Simple to prepare and can be made in 30 minutes 
• Freezable, making it great for meal prep! 

🍞The best bread to use for French toast

I highly recommend going for sturdier, thicker slices of bread like brioche, rye, sourdough, or challah, as they can withstand soaking and frying without falling apart. Baguette is another great choice, but you will yield more slices of French toast due to its smaller size. 

If all you have is the plain sandwich bread, you can use that too! Opt for thicker slices (or you could buy the loaf whole and slice it at home) as they are much sturdier. I would also suggest soaking them for shorter periods as they tend to get soggy quickly. 

Whichever bread you choose to use in the end, it is crucial to use stale bread that is at least 1-2 days old. They soak up the custard better than fresh bread and are less likely to break apart while cooking. 

🥛What you will need 

📃Ingredients notes and substitutions 

• Bread - Sturdier bread like brioche, sourdough, rye, and challah works best, but plain sandwich bread can also be used. 
• Almond milk - Other plant-based milk can be used in place like soy or oat milk. 
• Kala namak (black salt) - gives French toast the eggy flavor. It can be substituted with regular salt. 

🔪How to make 

In a shallow bowl or deep plate, place all ingredients needed for the custard mixture and mix well. 

Heat some vegan butter or oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high. While heating your pan, dip the bread in the mixture for about 10 seconds on both sides. 

Place your soaked bread into the pan, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. You might need to adjust the heat if your French toast is browning too quickly. 

Repeat for the remaining bread, and your almond milk French toast is ready to be served! 

✔Helpful tips 

• To make gluten-free French toast, opt for gluten-free bread. 
• The quickest way to dry fresh bread is by toasting it in the oven at 140C/280F for around 10 minutes. Or, if you plan to make your French toast the following morning, you can place slices of bread on a baking sheet in one layer and leave it out overnight. 
• Avoid soaking your bread in the custard mixture for too long to prevent soggy French toast. Around 10 seconds on each side will be sufficient. Cut back on the soaking time if you use sandwich bread as they are more fragile. 
• It is highly recommended that you use a good non-stick pan for cooking the bread to prevent them from sticking to the pan. 
• To keep your almond milk French toast warm while others are cooking, place them in a slightly warmed oven around 200F/90C. 
• Get creative and add whatever flavorings or spices sound good to you! I sometimes love adding a small pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice. 

🥜How to serve 

• The classic maple syrup with a cube of butter
• Chocolate syrup, whipped cream, powdered sugar 
• Nut butter of choice - peanut butter and coconut almond butter are my go-to! 
• Sweet hummus like cookie dough hummus or dark chocolate hummus 
• Savory stuff - silken tofu scramble, seitan bacon, tofu ricotta cheese, or even vegan bologna 

❄Storing suggestions

Storing - French toast can be refrigerated in a zip-top bag or sealed container for 4-5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Reheating - You can either reheat it in a toaster or in an oven preheated to 200C/400F for 2-4 minutes on each side. You could also heat them in the microwave, but they might turn out to be slightly soggy.

❔Commonly asked questions

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