This Just Egg French Toast recipe is eggless and dairy free, but you'd never know it! Crispy on the outside, and creamy in the the center with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla flavor, this French toast will soon become your favorite vegan breakfast.
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French toast (sometimes referred to as "eggy bread") is one of my favorite breakfasts. Somehow it feels more decadent and special than pancakes, and it's just as easy to make.
Typically French toast is made by combining eggs with milk or cream to form a creamy custard. Thick slices of bread are soaked in the custard and fried to golden perfection.
In this recipe, Just Egg, a creamy egg replacer, replaces chicken eggs. Almond milk is swapped for cow's milk...and there you have it...the best dang vegan French toast EVER!
What Are The Ingredients in JUST Egg?
So, what exactly is JUST egg? And, is it healthy?
JUST egg is a delicious sustainable egg made entirely from plants. These are the ingredients listed on the back of the bottle:
Ingredients: Water, Mung Bean Protein Isolate, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Contains less than 2% of Dehydrated Onion, Gellan Gum, Natural Carrot Extractives (color), Natural Flavors, Natural Turmeric Extractives (color), Potassium Citrate, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Sugar, Tapioca Syrup, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Transglutaminase, Nisin (preservative). (Contains soy.)
Amazon reviewers give it rave reviews, claiming that it looks and tastes like chicken eggs. And, I have to agree!
I decided to give it a try in this French toast recipe, and honestly, I couldn't tell the difference between French toast made with chicken eggs, and Just egg French toast.
But, is JUST egg healthy? The answer is yes! JUST egg is:
- Cholesterol Free
- A source of plant based protein (one serving contains 5 g)
- Egg Free
- Dairy Free
- Non-GMO
- Allergy Friendly
Ingredients In JUST Egg French Toast
- JUST Egg: The sustainable, plant based egg replacer that looks and tastes like chicken eggs.
- Bread: I recommend a thick bakery white bread. Sourdough works well here. You'll need 1 inch thick slices, so choose a bread that you can slice yourself.
- Almond Milk : I used almond milk, and it worked perfectly, but feel free to use whatever plant based milk you have on hand.
- Cinnamon: Sweet, woody cinnamon adds a warm, cozy note to JUST egg French toast.
- Nutmeg: Just a pinch is all you need to complement the cinnamon.
- Salt: Salt is optional. If you're on a low salt diet, it's perfectly fine to omit it.
- Vanilla Extract: We'll be using quite a bit of vanilla in this recipe. I always recommend buying the best quality vanilla you can afford. It makes such a big difference to the taste of baked goods, and this French toast is no exception.
- Vegan Butter: We'll be using vegan butter and vegetable oil to fry the French toast.
- Vegetable Oil: Choose a neutral flavored vegetable oil.
How To Make Just Egg French Toast
Here's how to make the best vegan French toast EVER!
- Preheat your oven to 250 F (120 C). Get out a baking sheet and a wire rack that's suitable for using in the oven.
- In a medium sized bowl whisk together your JUST Egg, almond milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt.
- Slice your bread into six 1 inch slices.
- In a large baking tray, lay out your slices of bread. Pour the Just egg mixture over the bread and turn each slice over in the mixture. Leave it to soak in for 5 minutes. If the pan is not large enough to lay your French toast out flat, ensure that each slice is coated in the egg mixture.
- Heat 1½ tablespoons of your vegan butter and 1½ tablespoons of your vegetable oil in a large non-stick saute pan. Fry French toast for 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to the wire rack and and transfer it to the oven while the rest of the French toast is cooking.
- After 3 slices of bread have been fried, wipe out the pan and add the remaining 1½ tablespoons of vegan butter and 1½ tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan. Fry your remaining three slices of bread, transferring each slice to the oven when it's finished cooking.
- Enjoy with lots of fresh fruit and maple syrup!
Serving Suggestions
- Go classic and top your French toast with maple syrup.
- Grill some peaches and serve them with your French toast.
- Serve with a side of dulce de leche for a decadent breakfast treat.
- Sprinkle some powdered sugar over the top.
- Serve with vegan sausage or try my vegan bacon recipe.
- Top with my cinnamon roasted bananas.
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Recipe
Allow the French toast to cool, wrap in foil and store in the fridge in a reusable bag.
Absolutely!Place a sheet of parchment paper between each slice, wrap in foil and store in a reusable freezer bag.
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Recipe
Just Egg French Toast
Ingredients
- 6 slices (1-inch thick) bread *see note 1 preferably day old
- 1 cup Just Egg
- 1½ cups almond milk
- 1½ tablespoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250° F (120 ° C) Prepare a baking tray with a wire rack.
- In a medium sized bowl whisk together the Just Egg, almond milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt.
- In a large baking tray lay out the six slices of bread. Pour the Just egg mixture over the bread and turn each slice over in the mixture. Leave it to soak in for 5 minutes. If the pan is not large enough to lay your French toast out flat, ensure that each slice is coated in the egg mixture .
- Heat 1½ tablespoons of vegan butter and 1½ tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick saute pan. Fry French toast for 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer to wire rack and and place in oven while the rest of the French toast is cooking.
- After 3 slices of bread have been fried, wipe out the pan and add the remaining 1½ tablespoons of vegan butter and 1½ tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan. Fry the remaining slices of bread, transferring each slice to the oven when it's finished cooking.
Notes
- Ideally, it's best to use day old bread. Cut the slices of bread the night before you intend to make French toast, and leave them on a plate on the counter overnight. If you forget to do this, don't worry...the recipe will still work!
Natalie
What a breakfast! My girls loved it. I am especially thankful because my older is a picky eater and she asked for more, thanks!
The Sudden Cook
Thanks for sharing - I've been inspired to make this now:)
Luke
The best French Toast I have ever had by far. My family loved this recipe, and I used it a lot, but this will be definitely get made again and again 🙂
Jere Cassidy
Thanks for a great recipe, I am learning to adjust my ingredients for my vegan hubby, and this French Toast turns out super tasty. Thanks for the tip to use stale bread.
k
My God! I believe this is the best French Toast I have ever experienced. My husband, the gourmet cook in our vegan family, served it with bananas, strawberries, and blueberries and of course, the finest dark maple syrup. We also enjoyed a Beyond Sausage (Hot Italian). This was a breakfast that seemed to shout "Fancy, upscale, hoity-toity, luxury. Here it was in our own sweet dining room. UNBELIEVABLE!
Keri Bevan
This made my day!!:) I'm pleased you enjoyed it!