The best healthy french toast recipe you’ll ever make! I seriously can’t stop eating this delicious, dairy free french toast made with lots of cinnamon, thick cut bread and wonderful with a hint of orange zest. The perfect easy breakfast or brunch!
I’ve been on a real big breakfast kick lately and I just can’t stop EATING THIS FRENCH TOAST. OMG, it was so unbelievably good I actually found myself licking the plate. #help
Tony and I love doing big breakfasts on the days we wake up really hungry. Think hashbrowns, eggs, bacon and now my BEST ever french toast recipe, that can easily be made either healthy or indulgent — your choice.
There are a few secret ingredients that make this french toast truly extraordinary and out of this world addicting. Take a scroll, read the post and then whip up this french toast for your family (or just yourself) ASAP!
What you’ll need to make the best healthy french toast
This easy french toast recipe can be made a little bit lighter, using more nutritious, healthy ingredients but still taste just like the traditional french toast you know and love. Not only is this french toast dairy free, but it’s also perfect for customizing to make it your own! Here’s what you’ll need:
- Eggs: you’ll just need 2 eggs in this recipe to cook up the french toast.
- Dairy free milk: I love using light coconut milk from the can for extra flavor, but you can also use unsweetened almond milk, regular coconut milk, or any milk you have available (including cow’s milk!).
- Extracts: we’re using both vanilla extract and almond extract for a unique, wonderful flavor. The almond extract really takes it to the next level.
- Cinnamon: you’ll just need a bit of cinnamon to perfect spice the french toast.
- Sweeteners: we’re just adding a little brown sugar or coconut sugar to perfectly sweeten each piece of french toast. Coconut sugar is a bit of a more nutritious option, whereas brown sugar is more classic.
- Optional: add a hint of citrus by zesting one orange! Totally optional, but so dang delicious.
- Bread: the star of the show! You’ll need 6-8 slices of thick cut bread. If you want to make this a little more nutritious and healthy, go for a sprouted, whole grain bread!
- Toppings: feel free to get creative! I love a drizzle of pure maple syrup, banana slices and berries. A drizzle of nut butter is also delicious.
What’s the best type of bread to use for french toast?
I recommend using a thick white bread or brioche for this dairy free french toast so that it stays nice and thick and doesn’t get soggy. It’s best to use bread that’s a day or two old as well so that it holds up nicely. Some people prefer to even lightly toast their bread for a slightly crisp french toast on the outside. Up to you!
If you want to make this french toast a little bit healthier, I suggest using a sprouted whole grain bread. Ezekiel, Silver Hills Bakery and Angelic are all great brands we love!
My secrets to EXTRA delicious french toast
There are three ingredients that make the very BEST french toast a little more unique and so crazy addicting that you’ll keep going back for another slice. Don’t skip these if you want maximum flavor:
- Coconut milk. I absolutely LOVE using light coconut milk from the can for a delicious custardy, sweet flavor. However, I’d found that almond milk is just as great. Oat milk would be lovely, too!
- Almond extract. It sounds crazy but a little almond extract creates the most addicting flavor that will keep you coming back.
- Extra cinnamon. I use an entire 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon in my french toast recipe and trust me, you’re going to love how it coats the bread and gets nice and toasty when cooked.
source: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/french-toast-recipe/
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