Classic Vegan French Toast
By the QuiteRecipes team (Jamy & Kaïna) | Food Service Professional, Early Childhood Expert & Parents
A simple and delicious vegan french toast recipe. Using a blend of ripe banana, chia/flax seeds, and spices to create the perfect golden-brown, custardy coating.
The egg-free batter that actually works. Banana adds structure and sweetness while seeds hold the coating in place — golden, tender French toast that even the skeptical will go back for.
🥄 Ingredients
- 🫗 1/2 ripe banana
- 🫗 3/4 cup vegan milk
- 🫗 1 tsp chia seeds OR ground flax seed powder
- 🫗 1 tsp cinnamon
- 🫗 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🫗 Slices of vegan bread (stale or day-old works best)
- 🫗 Oil (for the pan)
- 🫗 Toppings: Fresh fruit, jams, agave, or maple syrup
Nutrition Facts*
*Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands and portion sizes. Values are provided per serving.
👨🍳 Instructions
**Blend Batter:** In a blender or bowl, mash or blend the banana, vegan milk, chia/flax seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes so the seeds can thicken the batter.
**Dip:** Pour the batter into a wide, shallow dish. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, allowing it to soak for about 10–20 seconds per side (longer for thicker bread).
**Cook:** Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle with a light coat of oil over medium heat.
**Fry:** Place the soaked bread into the pan and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
**Serve:** Serve hot with your favorite toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dollop of jam.
🎥 Video Tutorial
Classic Vegan French Toast
Video credit: embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the original creator, who allows sharing on other websites.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
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Crowding the Pan: Do not cook too many slices at once. If the pan is crowded, the temperature drops and the toast will steam instead of getting that crispy, golden-brown crust.
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Too Much Heat: If the heat is too high, the outside will burn while the inside remains soggy. Medium-low heat is the sweet spot.
🔄 Variations
The "Custard" Upgrade: Add a tablespoon of coconut yogurt or silken tofu to the blender for an even richer, thicker batter.
Cardamom & Orange: Add a pinch of ground cardamom and a teaspoon of fresh orange zest for a sophisticated brunch upgrade.
🧊 Storage
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This is best served immediately. If you have leftovers, they can be kept in the fridge and reheated in a toaster, though they will lose some of the signature fluffiness.
💡 Chef Tips
Stale Bread is Best: If your bread is very fresh and soft, it may soak up too much liquid and fall apart. If you have time, leave the bread slices out on the counter for an hour or lightly toast them before dipping.
Flax vs. Chia: Both work perfectly as binders! Ground flaxseed will give you a slightly more "eggy" golden color, while chia seeds will add a bit of pleasant texture.
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About the Authors
This recipe and guide was developed, tested, and approved in our home kitchen and daily life. Jamy is a retired Food Service District Manager and Early Childhood Program Manager who spent his career overseeing multi-site restaurant operations, large-scale culinary production, and daycare menu management. Kaïna brings the ultimate real-world test: making sure it brings ease and joy to our kids on a busy weeknight.
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