Tofu Vegan French Toast
Start your morning with a delicious twist on a classic favorite—Tofu Vegan French Toast! This plant-based breakfast gem swaps traditional egg batter for a protein-packed tofu mixture blended with unsweetened plant-based milk, aromatic vanilla, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Nutritional yeast adds depth, giving the toast a rich, savory flavor that perfectly balances the sweetness of maple syrup. Stale, thick-cut vegan-friendly bread soaks up the creamy batter, creating golden-brown slices with a crisp exterior and soft, fluffy interior. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend treat. Serve with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup for a satisfying and entirely egg-free indulgence that's as comforting as it is cruelty-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Firm tofu
- 1 cup Unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., almond, soy, or oat)
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 6 slices Stale bread slices (thick-cut, vegan-friendly)
- 2 tablespoons Neutral-flavored oil (e.g., canola or coconut oil) or vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
- as desired Fresh fruit or maple syrup (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Crumble the firm tofu into a blender or food processor, and add the plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and nutritional yeast.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. This will serve as the vegan batter for the French toast.
Pour the tofu batter into a shallow dish or bowl, wide enough to dip the bread slices.
Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add 1/2 tablespoon of oil or vegan butter to lightly grease the surface.
Dip one slice of stale bread into the tofu batter, ensuring both sides are coated thoroughly but not oversoaked.
Place the coated bread slice onto the preheated skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Repeat this process with the remaining bread slices, adding more oil or vegan butter to the skillet as needed.
Transfer the cooked French toast to a serving plate. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar and top with fresh fruit or additional maple syrup for garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tofu Vegan French Toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1990 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.6 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.0 g | ||
| Protein | 52.8 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 940 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1014 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
