Simple 15-Minute Vegan French Toast with Berry Compote
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Simple 15-Minute Vegan French Toast with Berry Compote
Description
The batter blends oat milk and maple syrup with chickpea flour and nutritional yeast, which helps mimic the protein and texture of eggs. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt add warmth and depth. Thick slices of day-old bread, ideally ciabatta or sourdough, are soaked briefly in the batter to absorb moisture without becoming soggy.
The bread is cooked in a lightly oiled skillet over medium-low heat until golden on both sides. This creates a crispy exterior with a soft interior. The French toast is served traditionally with maple syrup but can be topped with vegan whipped cream or a simple berry compote.
The berry compote is made by gently simmering mixed berries with cane sugar and orange juice until thick and jammy, providing a fresh and vibrant complement. Quick drying of fresh bread in the oven can substitute for day-old bread if needed.
Ingredients
French Toast Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups oat milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chickpea flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated or ground
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- coconut oil or vegan butter, for frying
- 8-10 lices crusty bread ciabatta or sourdough, cut into thick slices (day-old bread is preferable, such as country white bread
- pure maple syrup Berry Compote (optional), or vegan whipped cream (optional, for serving
Simple Berry Compote Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mixed berries about 180-200g, fresh or frozen and defrosted
- 1/3 cup organic cane sugar about 64g, or maple syrup to keep refined sugar-free
- 2 tablespoons orange juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
French Toast Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the oat milk, maple syrup, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt. Transfer the mixture to a shallow dish or pie pan.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat with some coconut oil or vegan butter.
- Dunk a slice of bread in the batter for a few seconds on each side, ensuring the bread is soaked. Then flip the bread and repeat.
- Once the skillet is hot, cook each slice of bread for 2 minutes or until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Serve with pure maple syrup and, if desired, the Berry Compote (recipe below). Or, you can add some vegan whipped cream on top!
Simple Berry Compote Directions
- Place the berries, sugar, and orange juice in a saucepan, and cook on medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes, gently smashing down the berries as the mixture cooks. Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional 10 minutes until thick and jammy.
- You can prepare the compote in advance and store in the fridge.
Notes
- If day-old bread is unavailable, dry fresh bread by baking slices on a wire rack at 300°F (150°C) for 6–8 minutes per side before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 110g | 37% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 856mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 216mg | 22% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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