Description
Delicious vegan French toast made with oat milk and chia seeds, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, pan-fried to golden perfection and topped with sweet date syrup, fresh strawberries, and whipped coconut cream for a delightful breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter
- 1 cup oat milk
- 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
- 1/2 – 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean powder
French Toast
- 4 slices bread
- Coconut oil, for frying
Toppings
- Date syrup, for topping
- Strawberries, for topping
- Whipped coconut cream, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a shallow bowl, combine 1 cup oat milk, 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds, 1/2 to 1 tablespoon agave syrup, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean powder. Mix well and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb and thicken the mixture.
- Heat the pan: Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to prepare for frying the French toast.
- Dip and fry the bread: Quickly dip each slice of bread on both sides into the chilled batter, ensuring not to soak them too long to avoid sogginess. Immediately place the dipped bread slices in the hot pan and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Add toppings and serve: Once fried, transfer the French toast to serving plates. Top with fresh strawberries, drizzle generously with date syrup, and add a dollop of whipped coconut cream. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use firm bread like a sturdy white or whole grain to avoid sogginess.
- Adjust agave syrup amount in batter to your preferred sweetness.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying to get a crispy crust.
- Whipped coconut cream can be made by chilling coconut cream overnight and whipping it just before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute bread with your favorite gluten-free variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: French toast, vegan French toast, oat milk, chia seed batter, date syrup, strawberries, breakfast, dairy-free, plant-based
