Ultimate Vegan French Toast

Bring your breakfast dreams to life with this Ultimate Vegan French Toast – guaranteed to win over even the toughest breakfast critics. After experimenting with countless versions in search of that perfect, custardy texture and golden crust, this recipe stands out for both richness and flavor. The secret lies in a hearty blend of ground flax seeds, creamy tofu, and vanilla-kissed soy milk, which come together to create a luscious, egg-free batter that clings beautifully to each slice. Each bite is comfort food at its best—perfect with a pat of vegan butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, or fresh seasonal fruits.

Best of all, this plant-based breakfast dish is fuss-free and ready in minutes, making it ideal for relaxed weekend brunches or a quick weeknight breakfast-for-dinner. The inclusion of nutritional yeast provides a subtle depth, while cornstarch guarantees that desirable, crisp finish on the outside. Serve straight from the skillet for a wholesome start to the day or dress it up as a sweet brunch centerpiece. This flavorful toast might be simple, but it delivers incredible results—vegan or not, you’ll keep coming back for more!

Ultimate Vegan French Toast

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By Malini Serves: 6 Prep Time: 10 m Cooking Time: 6 m

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
• 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
• 1/4 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
• 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 6 slices dense bread
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Combine boiling water with ground flax seeds in a bowl, stirring well, and set aside to allow the mixture to thicken for about 10 minutes.

2

Place the thickened flax seed mixture, vanilla soy milk, tofu, and nutritional yeast in a blender. Blend on high speed until almost smooth. With the blender running, sprinkle in cornstarch and continue blending until the batter is completely smooth. Transfer the batter to a bowl, cover, and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

3

Pour a portion of the chilled batter into a shallow plate. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, making sure to coat all sides evenly.

4

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry each battered slice for about 5 minutes until golden. Flip and cook the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes until lightly browned.

Notes

Tips:
Use sturdy, day-old bread to help absorb more batter and prevent soggy toast., Chilling the batter allows it to thicken slightly and adhere better to the bread., Don’t rush the frying—let each side get nicely golden for the best texture.