Vegan French toast
We've put a vegan twist on the brunch staple – the maple-cinnamon glaze helps crisp up the toast and caramelise the edges. Serve with yogurt and berries for a crowdpleasing start to your day
- Total:
- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- 1tbsp cornflour
- 200ml dairy-free milk
- 5 ½tsp ground cinnamon
- 2tsp vanilla bean paste
- 3tbsp maple syrup, plus more to serve
- 4slices stale bread
- flavourless oil (such as sunflower oil), for frying
- (defrosted) seasonal fruit or frozen berries
- coconut ice cream or yogurt, to serve
Instructions
Step 1
Whisk the cornflour with a splash of the milk in a shallow bowl until smooth and lump-free, then whisk in the remaining milk, 1 tsp of the cinnamon, all the vanilla and 2 tbsp of maple syrup.Step 2
Soak the bread slices in the mixture for a few seconds on each side, then drain off any excess.Step 3
Heat a little oil in a frying pan, and fry the bread slices for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crisp. Keep warm in a low oven while you cook the remaining slices.Step 4
To serve, heat the grill to medium-high. Stir together the remaining 1 tbsp of maple syrup and ½ tsp of cinnamon, then brush evenly over the toasts, on a baking tray. Grill for 3-5 minutes or until the sugars start to caramelise. Leave to cool for 5 minutes before serving with fruit and ice cream or yogurt.