Enjoy a delicious and healthy brunch with this vegan baked French toast recipe. It’s easy to make, full of fresh fruit and nuts, and can be prepared ahead of time. You won’t miss the eggs or dairy in this vegan version of a classic breakfast dish!
To make the vegan baked French toast, you’ll need:
- An orange (zest and juice)
- Silken tofu (or eggs, see notes)
- Maple syrup
- Oil (olive, coconut, or grapeseed)
- Plant-based milk (soy, oat, or nut)
- Vanilla extract
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Bread (fluffy and crusty)
- Fruit (strawberries or other berries, or apples, pears, peaches)
- Almonds (or other nuts)
Start by preheating the oven to 400°F and greasing a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Then, blend the orange juice and zest, silken tofu, maple syrup, oil, plant-based milk, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. This is your vegan custard that will soak into the bread.
Cut the bread into 1-2 inch chunks and toss them with the vegan custard in a large bowl. Add up to 3-4 cups of fresh fruit and ½ cup of sliced almonds or other nuts. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Serve the vegan baked French toast hot or cold, with more maple syrup if desired. You can also make it ahead and refrigerate it overnight before baking.
This vegan baked French toast is a great way to enjoy a healthy and satisfying breakfast that everyone will love. You can customize it with different fruits and nuts depending on the season and your preference. It’s also a great way to use up leftover bread!
Try this vegan baked French toast recipe for your next brunch and let me know what you think in the comments below!
