Vegan French Toast (with Just Egg)

This vegan French toast is made with Just Egg, so it's fluffy and custardy in the middle, golden and crisp on the outside, with warm hints of vanilla and cinnamon. It takes just 7 ingredients, and no one at the table will guess it's egg-free! It's my go-to for weekend brunch and Christmas morning, served with fresh berries and plenty of maple syrup.

It's perfect next to other brunch favorites like my vegan chocolate chip banana muffins, the best tofu scramble or vegan avocado toast.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Tastes like the classic: Just Egg gives this French toast the custardy center that milk-only and banana-based versions are missing.
• 7 simple ingredients: Just Egg, plant-based milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, thick bread and vegan butter.
• Ready in about 20 minutes: Whisk, dip and cook, 2 slices at a time.
• No special tools: All you need is a medium bowl, a whisk, a skillet and a spatula.
• Make-ahead friendly: Leftover slices keep in the fridge or freezer and reheat in minutes.

Can You Make French Toast Without Eggs?

Yes! For years I made eggless French toast with plant-based milk or a banana custard. They tasted good, but they never had that custardy texture you get from eggs. Then I tried it with Just Egg, a ready-to-pour plant-based egg, and I was blown away. It soaks into the bread and cooks up just like the original, and you only need two simple swaps: Just Egg for the eggs and plant-based milk for the dairy.

Just whisk the custard, dip the bread for a second or two per side, and cook it in a little vegan butter until it's golden brown. Top it with your favorites, or keep extra slices in the fridge or freezer for quick breakfasts during the week.

Ingredients

You only need 7 ingredients for this vegan French toast. See the recipe card below for the exact amounts.

• Bread: Thick slices of day-old bread work best, between ½ and ¾ inch thick. See the bread guide below for my favorites.
• Just Egg: This plant-based egg is made mostly from mung bean protein, and it gives the custard a rich, eggy texture. You'll find it in the refrigerated egg section at most major grocery stores.
• Plant-based milk: For the richest results, I like to use a dairy-free creamer, but any plant-based milk works, like unsweetened soy milk, almond or oat milk.
• Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
• Ground cinnamon: It gives the French toast that classic warm flavor. Pumpkin pie spice works too.
• Salt: Just a pinch brings out the sweetness.
• Vegan butter: I use Earth Balance unsalted vegan butter for cooking. Coconut oil works too, but it adds a light coconut flavor.

Want it sweeter? Whisk a little granulated sugar or maple syrup into the custard.

The Best Bread for Vegan French Toast

• Vegan brioche or challah-style bread: Soft and a little sweet, for the most tender French toast. Many brioche loaves contain eggs or butter, so check the label.
• Thick-cut white or Texas toast: Easy to find and soaks up the custard evenly.
• Sourdough or French bread: Sturdier, with a light tang. These can soak a few seconds longer.
• Day-old bread: Slightly stale bread holds its shape better than very fresh bread.

If your bread is thin, lightly toast it first so it doesn't fall apart in the custard.

How to Make Vegan French Toast

Step 1: Add the custard ingredients. Add the plant-based milk, Just Egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt to a wide, shallow medium bowl.

Step 2: Whisk. Whisk until the custard is smooth and the cinnamon is mixed in.

Step 3: Heat the pan and dip. Melt about 1 teaspoon of vegan butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, lay a slice of bread in the custard for 1 to 2 seconds.

Step 4: Flip and dip the other side. Flip the slice and dip the second side for another 1 to 2 seconds, then let any extra custard drip off.

Step 5: Cook. Place the bread in the hot skillet, 2 slices at a time in a large skillet, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and a little crisp.

Step 6: Repeat and serve. Repeat with the rest of the bread, adding a little more vegan butter to the pan each time. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Making a big batch? Keep the cooked slices warm on a baking sheet in a 200 degrees Fahrenheit (95 degrees Celsius) oven while you finish the rest.

Vegan French Toast Toppings

I love mine with fresh berries, maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar, or with warm air fryer cinnamon apples. Here are more ideas:

• 2-ingredient raspberry syrup or cardamom syrup
• Vegan peanut butter caramel or vegan chocolate syrup
• Coconut whipped cream
• Dairy-free yogurt and granola
• A scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream
• Vegan chocolate chips
• Shredded coconut
• Chopped walnuts, pecans or pistachios, or a drizzle of nut butter
• Sliced banana

For a full brunch, serve it with air fryer hash brown patties, vegan sausage or my vegan Just Egg omelette. For Christmas morning, add a pan of my vegan pecan sticky buns.

Ideas I Haven't Tried Yet

I haven't tested these yet, but they'd be fun to try:

• French toast sticks: Cut each slice into 3 strips before dipping, for little hands and easy dipping in syrup.
• Baked French toast casserole: Dip the slices, layer them in a baking dish and bake for an easy Christmas morning breakfast.
• Gluten-free: Use a sturdy gluten-free bread and toast it lightly first.

If you try one, let me know in the comments!

How to Store and Reheat

Fridge: Let the French toast cool, then store it in an airtight container with parchment paper between the slices for 3 to 5 days.

Freezer: Freeze the slices on a baking sheet until firm, then stack them with parchment paper in a freezer bag or Stasher bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.

To reheat:

• Skillet: Warm thawed slices in a little vegan butter over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Oven: Bake thawed or frozen slices at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius) for 3 to 5 minutes per side, with space between them.
• Toaster: Best for thawed, sturdy slices on a medium-low setting.
• Microwave: Heat in 10 to 15 second bursts. It won't be crisp, but it still tastes great.

FAQs

Did you make this vegan Just Egg French toast? I'd love to hear how it turned out! Leave a 🌟 star rating and a 📝 comment below and tell me which toppings you used.