This vegan Eggless French Toast recipe is a delicious, mouth-watering vegan spin on the great breakfast classic. The secret? Nutritional yeast!
For someone who loves breakfast, there is entirely not enough breakfast on this blog (Update: There are now! Find even more vegetarian breakfast recipes here). So we’re going to change that. Right now.
Starting with this oxymoron…Eggless French Toast. And it’s all made possible by nutritional yeast, transforming this simple mixture of milk, sugar, and spices into a savory alternative to this traditional egg dish.
This was the first recipe I ever made with nutritional yeast. And maybe that’s why I now have an enormous jar of it at the ready in my kitchen.
Because nutritional yeast can be so many things! It can be eggy, savory, cheesy deliciousness, perfect for sprinkling on savory things (like popcorn), or for adding depth of flavor to sweet things (like this French toast)!
Things this recipe is: easy, vegan, filling, sweet, savory, delicious
Things this recipe is not: bland, second tier to the classic, just for vegans
Ingredients for vegan French toast
- Dairy-Free Milk: You can use plain or flavored, almond milk or soy (or whatever you have on hand).
- Flour: Flour helps to thicken the “egg” mixture.
- Nutritional Yeast: The secret ingredient to this Eggless French Toast! Nutritional yeast adds savory, eggy flavor.
- Flavor Makers: Brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt help transform this humble mixture into a crave-worthy vegan breakfast.
- Bread: And of course, the bread. Stale bread is best, but use whatever bread you have on hand!
How to make French toast without eggs
The secret to making French toast without eggs is in using nutritional yeast, which brings that distinctly eggy flavor (while being totally vegan). We’ll combine the nutritional yeast with our other flavor makers and milk to create a batter in which to dip our bread!
Step 1: Coat the bread in batter
Dip you bread into the batter. Stale bread is best because it won’t become quite as mushy when you dip it in the batter (though I’ve used fresh bread with success as well).
You can also experiment with different types of breads! I used a basic sturdy white bread here, but thick slabs of sourdough or wheat bread work great.
Step 2: Cook the French toast
Then simply saute the bread until golden brown! While you can use cooking spray to grease the pan, I prefer to use a bit more fat (like oil or margarine) to give this vegan French toast a delicious and crispy exterior!
Step 3: Bon Appetit!
Serve up this vegan French toast with a slab of margarine, maple syrup, and/or powdered sugar (along with berries or any fresh fruit you have on hand). Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla soy or almond milk 240 mL
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 6 slices bread preferably stale
Instructions
- Coat: In a medium-sized bowl, mix milk, flour, nutritional yeast, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Dip each slice of bread into mixture, flipping to ensure entire slice is covered.
- Cook: Place a large skillet over medium heat and grease (with margarine or cooking spray). Cook each slice of toast for about 5 minutes total, flipping to cook each side until brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Serve immediately, topping with syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh fruit.
Rebecca says
Really lovely, and easy!
I added blueberries, sliced banana, and a small scoop of coconut ice cream. Great lazy-weekend breakfast 😀
Sarah says
Ooooh yum! Can’t go wrong with ice cream for breakfast 😉 Thanks for sharing and I’m so glad you liked it!
Elena Creekbaum says
I would not recommend putting flour in this because my first was basically dough but overall it was really good 😌
Jessica | Nourished by Nutrition says
I’ve love your version of this eggless french toast!!! I’ve typically seen eggless french toast made with banana so this is a refreshing spin that looks delicious! What a great way to use nutritional yeast!
Sarah says
Thanks Jessica!! The nutritional yeast really makes it so savory and hearty and mmmm 🙂
Ravynne says
Wouldn’t using nutritional yeast give it a “cheezy” taste?
Sarah says
Nutritional yeast (like eggs) is actually pretty dynamic! It gives an eggy essence to this recipe, and paired with a bit of brown sugar + maple syrup is just what this vegan French toast needs 🙂
Elena Creekbaum says
Yeah lil bit
jeanine says
soooooo happy to find a banana free version of vegan french toast (I’m mega allergic to bananas)
Sarah says
So happy I could help, Jeanine!! I’d love to hear how it goes if you try out the recipe 🙂
Alyssa Corley says
I used this recipe this morning and changed just a few minor details – it was SO good. I shared your original on my blog and then my changes. Thank you for sharing!
Sarah says
SO happy you liked it, Alyssa! It’s such a flexible recipe, happy you could make it your own 🙂
Jaquis says
I replaced the all purpose flour with arrow root instead for a much more healthier choice, but other then that the family loved it!
Sarah says
Sounds tasty, Jaquis! So happy you all liked it! 😀
Jacquelin Lorraine says
Hey Sarah!!! Sooooooooooo glad I found this recipe. I have never used “nutritional yeast” and cannot abide anything that even remotely tastes like egg. So, can I just use self-rising flour along with the vanilla almond milk, etc. and still achieve the same result???
Sarah says
Hi Jacquelin! The nutritional yeast is really just for flavor. If you’re not a fan of the flavor you can simply leave it out (though I may add a touch more salt in that case). Quite a forgiving recipe so don’t be afraid to experiment with flavors and spices! 😀
Brittany says
This was my first time making vegan French Toast and I have to say it was delicious! I was out of vanilla extract so I used orange extract(surprisingly good!) and I used about twice as much brown sugar and cinnamon. My non-vegan boyfriend highly approved!👌🏼♥️
Sarah says
I love your twist with the orange extract! Probably so bright and tasty. Glad they could also win over your non-vegan boyfriend 😀
Taylor says
How do I keep the inside from becoming mushy?
Sarah says
Hi Taylor! I haven’t had this happen before. Perhaps lower the heat so the inside can cook fully, then turn up the heat just at the end to toast the outsides 😀
Katy says
Could the nutritional yeast be substituted for ground flax seed?
Sarah says
Hi Katy! The nutritional yeast is more for the flavor (eggy/creamy) than it is for the texture. I’m afraid flax seeds, while thickening up nicely, wouldn’t provide that same “eggy” flavor that we associate with French toast.
Margie says
This recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. I made it this morning for my husband and I and I have to tell you my husband is a picky eater and I was amazed that he said “this is really good” and didn’t ask questions as to what was in it. I added kale/spinach with strawberries on it and it was amazing.
Thank you for sharing your recipe as I have slowly started to eat vegan two days ago lol. So far I like it!!!
Sarah says
So happy you and your husband liked it, Margie! Happy to help make the start of your vegan journey more tasty 😀
Amanda says
Thank you for this recipe- I made it this morning and it was delicious!! I didn’t have any brown sugar so I used coconut palm sugar instead and it was perfect 🙂 My roommates who aren’t vegan loved it and said they didn’t even notice the missing egg and dairy. I’ll definitely be making this again!
Sarah says
So happy to hear, Amanda! 😀 It makes ya wonder why there was ever a need to put egg in them in the first place, right? So good even without!
Caitlin says
Wow we made this recipe this morning and I was floored at how good it was. I never cared for the ones using bananas and now I’m so happy to find such a delicious replacement without eggs.
Sarah says
Ah, so happy to hear, Caitlin!! 😀
ally says
is the nutritional yeast where all the protein and carbs and good tingz come from?
Sarah says
It’s where a lot of the protein and savory flavor is coming from! 😀
Laura says
Delicious! So happy I found this recipe on my plant based journey.
Sarah says
Yay! I’m happy you found it too, Laura! 😀
Rebecca says
My last attempt at french toast was terrible so I didnt have high hopes and was especially sceptical about the nutritional yeast but this was delicious!! Such a nice flavour!
Sarah says
So happy to hear it, Rebecca! 😀
Genel says
This was the BEST French toast I’ve ever made!!! A few modifications, but I’ve found my new GO TO!! Almond flour, oat milk, Myokos vegan butter to cook and Ezekiel sprouted raisin bread. DELISH!! Thank you! Will never need eggs again!
Sarah says
YAY! So happy to hear it, Genel! 😀
Jessica q says
I made this recipe this morning the only thing wrong with it is the milk needs to be a lil warm for the yeast to do its job correctly it was not stated in the recipe and people who have never used yeast wouldn’t know this
Sarah says
Hi Jessica! Nutritional yeast is different from baker’s yeast and doesn’t actually need to be warmed up to activate (you can even eat it dry, like on popcorn!) 😀
Toots says
Loved this!
Shalena ali says
Excellent! Though a bit soggy. I topped mine with maple syrup and powdered sugar. Definitely a comfort food. Wish I had more bread, used multi grain.
Elizabeth Orlando says
I absolutely loved the eggless French toast! Easy to make and don’t miss the eggs at all!
Alexandra says
Such a lovely recipe. We really enjoy you taking time to share your yummy foods! From the Boles family!!
Dan says
Hi. Does this work with regular milk? While I am a vegetarian (not vegan) I do also abstain from eating eggs. My gut says “yes”. But not sure if the nutritional yeast is ok in regular milk (dairy). Tnx! Looks like a great recipe!
Sarah says
Yep it’ll work just fine! 😀
Jasmine says
Turned out soggy and undercooked, just like every other eggless recipe. Idk what I’m doing wrong with these. I started out about medium heat and went up to med high. They just start to burn and inside is mush
Sarah Bond says
It sounds like you actually need to reduce the heat and let it cook for longer so the inside can get cooked before the outside burns! 😀