Easy Just Egg French Toast (vegan)
This irresistible Just Egg French Toast recipe tastes so similar to the eggy original that you would will never guess that it is made without eggs or milk! This vegan French toast features an eggless and dairy-free custard, with sweet notes of cinnamon and vanilla. Simple and nostalgic, it may just become a weekend breakfast staple.
Unlike many other vegan French toast recipes, this version does not use bananas (which changes the flavor) or flax eggs (which is visible, and can be off-putting to picky eaters). And therefore, it is the perfect recipe to use when feeding omnivores and kids.
If you’re interested in an egg substitute for French toast, look no further than this vegan Just Egg French Toast.
Reasons to Love this Vegan French Toast Recipe:
EASY
VEGAN
EGGLESS
DAIRY-FREE
CHOLESTEROL-FREE
KID-FRIENDLY
CROWD-PLEASING
PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING
What is Just Egg?
Just Egg is a plant-based liquid egg substitute that works perfectly in French toast (and tons of other dishes, too, like frittatas!). It is similar to eggs in both taste and texture.
The egg replacement is made from mung beans, a green legume mainly cultivated in Southeast Asia. In addition to having no cholesterol, Just Egg is only 70 calories per serving, and has 5 grams of protein and just 1 carb.
How to Make Vegan French Toast without Eggs or Flaxseed
First, cut bread into 3/4 inch – 1 inch slices if using a whole loaf.
Next, make the simple dairy-free custard.
Then, soak bread for about 1 minute on each side.
Finally, pan fry your plant-based French toast!
Vegan French Toast Toppings
- fresh fruit like berries, stone fruit, and bananas
- maple syrup
- plant-based butter
- plant-based whipped cream
- peanut butter
- jam
- powdered sugar
- nuts (or candied nuts!)
Tips and Tricks
- To avoid the French toast sticking to the pan or burning, it is important to:
- use an non-stick pan
- start with low to medium heat
- use at least 1 tablespoon of plant-based butter for each round of pan frying
- To keep French toast warm while cooking the remaining slices, heat oven or toaster oven on low (200 degrees) and place finished slices on baking sheet inside. Or, place in microwave and cover.
Substitutions
If you cannot find Just Egg, you can substitute with another plant-based alternative like the Trader Joe’s Simply Eggless. Or, if you prefer a more whole foods alternative, you can use 2 flax eggs or 3 tablespoons of cornstarch in place of the Just Egg.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze in air tight container for up to 4 months.
To enjoy leftovers, reheat in oven/toaster oven at 300 for about 4-5 minutes…or enjoy cold!
FAQs
Yes. If you can find thicker sliced bread, that is ideal. But ultimately you can use any bread you like to make Just Egg French Toast. Simply soak the bread for less time with a thinner slice.
Just Egg is available nationwide in stores such as Whole Foods, Walmart, Safeway, Target, Dillon, Raleys, Save Mart, Publix, Winn Dixie, and more. Use this store finder to find Just Egg near you.
Just Egg is made from mung beans. Exact ingredients and nutritional facts can be found here.
One egg equals 3-4 tablespoons (or 1.5-2 oz liquid) of Just Eggs.
SO MANY! Vegan Just Egg recipes include scrambled eggs, frittatas, omelettes, French toast, breakfast sandwiches, fried rice, baked goods, and more!
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–Jenn
Easy Just Egg French Toast
Equipment
- serrated knife
- wide dish
- wisk or fork
- nonstick pan
- spatula
Ingredients
- 8-10 slices thick bread* like french, sourdough, or brioche
- 1 cup Just Egg
- 3/4 cup plant milk of choice I prefer thicker milks like oat or cashew
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 1.5 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 2-3 tablespoons plant-based butter, divided for pan frying
Optional Toppings
- maple syrup
- fresh fruit (or jam)
- plant-based whipped cream
- vegan butter
- nuts (or nut butter)
Instructions
- If using whole bread loaf, use serrated knife to cut bread into 3/4 inch – 1 inch thick slices.
- Combine Just Egg, plant milk, syrup (or brown sugar), cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and vanilla in shallow, wide dish. Use wisk or fork to combine custard.
- Place sliced bread into dish (typically I can fit about 3-4 slices at a time). Allow bread to soak for about 1 minute. Then flip slices to other side, and soak for 1 more minute.
- While soaking second side, heat nonstick pan on low-medium heat. Place 1-1.5 tablespoons of butter in pan. Use spatula to spread melting butter around pan, being careful not to let it burn.
- Remove bread from custard, allowing excess custard to drip off. Place in pan.
- Cooking on low-medium heat for 2-3 minutes on first side until golden brown, checking after 90 seconds to avoid burning.
- Flip to second side. Cook for about 2 additional minutes, checking again after 90 seconds (second side tends to cook more quickly than first).
- Remove first batch of French toast from pan. Place in warm oven or microwave, covered, to slow cooling.
- Let pan cool enough to wipe with paper towel to remove brown debris. Add more butter and repeat.
- Top French Toast with fresh fruit, butter, maple syrup, or other toppings. Enjoy!
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This just egg french toast turned out soooo good! Such a great way to start off the day!
Thanks Andrea, glad you enjoyed them!
What a delicious breakfast idea. I love how crispy those vegan French toasts turned out.
Thank you Anna!
Nostalgia at it’s finest! Love this french toast!
Thanks Andrea!!
This is such a cool recipe! I’ve had such a hard time finding a good vegan french toast recipe, but this is absolutely perfect,
Awesome, thanks for sharing Katie!
Easy to follow directions and excellent results – thank you!
Thanks Holly!