Vegan Espresso French Toast
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This espresso French toast is the ultimate breakfast treat! Made with almond milk, espresso, and chai spices, it’s the best way to start the day.
No mushy French toast here!
This vegan French toast recipe proves you can make a plant based version of the breakfast comfort food without sacrificing texture and deliciousness.
And just when you thought French toast couldn’t get any better, imagine it with all the warm, cozy goodness of a chai latte!
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Plan the perfect morning meal with vegan recipes! Start the day with chai espresso French toast, tofu scramble, and breakfast hash!
Why You’ll Love This Espresso French Toast Recipe
- Espresso French toast gives the breakfast favorite a fun new twist with flavors inspired by chai latte!
- This delicious espresso French toast is completely vegan!
- Chai French toast is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even as a dessert! You can also easily make a big batch to feed a crowd.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Ground flaxseed – The vegan egg substitute in this almond milk French toast.
Almond milk – This dairy free French toast uses unsweetened plant based milk. Other non-dairy options like soy milk and oat milk will also work.
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, black pepper – They impart the cozy, warming flavors of chai latte to the French toast. You can also include cardamom.
Espresso powder – This is not your ordinary vegan French toast! The chai-inspired milk mixture for soaking the bread is also spiked with espresso powder.
Vanilla and sea salt – They enhance the delicious flavors of this fun breakfast idea!
Coconut oil – Yes, even though you’re using a non-stick skillet, you still want to add a bit of oil as a precaution when you toast the slices of bread.
Dry crusty bread – Any thick, crusty bread will be perfect for espresso French toast. Dry bread is best, so feel free to slice and leave your bread on the counter overnight for toasting the next morning.
Vegan whipped cream and maple syrup for topping – The toppings are up to you! Read on for more indulgent ideas. Dessert for breakfast every single morning? Sign me up!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Avoid Soggy French Toast
Make sure to use thick, crusty bread (day-old bread is perfect!), and don’t let it soak up too much of the espresso milk.
Use Vegan Butter
For a crisp, golden vegan French toast, use unsalted butter (vegan, of course) instead of oil. Let the butter heat up over medium-low heat, and always add some extra butter to the pan after toasting each bread.
Delicious Toppings to Try
Besides the classic maple syrup topping, this espresso French toast will also be delicious with cashew butter, strawberry jam, powdered sugar, vegan caramel sauce, pecans, fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, or even vanilla bean ice cream!
Vegan French Toast Recipe FAQs
How do I make sure my vegan French toast isn’t soggy?
The trick to avoiding soggy French toast is using dry bread. You also want to avoid soaking your bread in the chai espresso mixture for too long!
What kind of bread is good for espresso French toast?
You can use any rustic, hearty, crusty bread like French bread, brioche, or sourdough. You want those with a tight, dense crumb. Soft sandwich bread won’t work!
How do I quickly dry bread for French toast?
You can let your bread pieces sit out overnight or pop them in the oven at 300°F for 15 minutes.
How do you keep chai French toast warm after cooking?
Making a big batch? Place your chai French toast in the oven at 180ºF to keep them warm while you finish cooking.
How do you store leftover French toast?
Transfer leftover espresso French toast to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
More Delicious Vegan Breakfast Recipes
- Vegan French Toast
- Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies
- Whole Wheat Vegan Pancakes
- Hummus Toast
- Homestyle Bran Muffins
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Espresso French Toast
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Pinch sea salt
- Coconut oil
- 10 pieces dry crusty bread
- Vegan whipped cream for topping
- Maple syrup for topping
Instructions
- Combine the ground flax and almond milk and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it thickens up just a bit.
- Add in the cinnamon, nutmeg, espresso powder, ginger, clove, pepper, vanilla, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt the coconut oil.
- Quickly dip both sides of your bread in the espresso milk.
- Place it on the pan and toast on each side for 2 to 3 minutes. It’s ready once it flips easily without sticking.
- Serve with whipped cream and maple syrup on top. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use thick, crusty bread (day-old bread is perfect!), and don’t let it soak up too much of the espresso milk.
- For a crisp, golden vegan French toast, use unsalted butter (vegan, of course) instead of oil. Let the butter heat up over medium-low heat, and always add some extra butter to the pan after toasting each bread.
- Besides the classic maple syrup topping, this espresso French toast will also be delicious with cashew butter, strawberry jam, powdered sugar, vegan caramel sauce, pecans, fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, or even vanilla bean ice cream!
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