French toast

Maggie Baird

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 ½ cups plant-based milk
  • ¼ cup ground chia seeds
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast
  • Bread (any kind works, a little stale is best)
  • Vegan butter (such as Earth Balance)

Toppings (optional)

  • Fresh fruit
  • Cooked or poached fruit
  • Maple syrup
  • Vegan butter
  • Nuts or nut butters
  • Jam or fruit spread


RECIPE

  1. In a large flat dish combine plant-based milk, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and nutritional yeast, and whisk gently. 
  1. Add a generous amount of vegan butter to the skillet and turn burner to medium. 
  1. Gently dip bread in mixture, making sure to evenly coat both sides.
  1. Place dipped bread on skillet. 
  1. Cook the bread slowly so that the mixture can cook all the way through. Once one side has browned, flip the bread, and cook the other side. 
  2. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!