Vegan French Toast
This recipe is a variation of my Healthy French Toast, but made vegan with chia seeds, plant-based milk, and vegan butter. It’s flavorful, sweet, and has the best French toast texture! Topped with a peach chia seed compote, this recipe is full of nutrition and the perfect vegan summer brunch treat.
RELATED: Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Vegan French Toast
- Unsweetened Almond Milk – Oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or any type of plant-based milk works great.
- Chia Seeds
- Maple Syrup – Date syrup is a delicious alternative.
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon/Nutmeg
- Whole grain or Sprouted Bread
- Vegan Butter (for cooking)
Peach Compote Recipe
- Frozen Peach Slices – Fresh peaches work great too, just watch the cooking time since they will cook faster than frozen. It’s also important to peel them before cooking!
- Maple Syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Chia Seeds
How to Make Vegan Chia Seed French Toast?
It’s so easy to make this Vegan Chia Seed French Toast! Here’s how to make the easy recipe:
1. Whisk the Chia Seed “Batter”
The batter mix makes all the difference! Made with almond milk, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, simply whisk it together and let it sit for 7-10 minutes to thicken.
2. Cook the French Toast
Dip each slice of bread in the chia seed mixture, then cook in a non-stick skillet on each side.
3. How to Make Peach Chia Seed Compote
This Peach Chia Seed Compote is SO good! Simply heat up frozen peach slices and cook with maple syrup and vanilla. Remove from heat and add chia seeds to thicken. Add over the Vegan French Toast and enjoy!
RELATED: Triple Berry Chia Seed Jam
Tips for Making Vegan French Toast
- Use any type of vegan bread you want! I love whole wheat bread, sourdough, or sprouted bread. Even gluten-free bread slices work great!
- Top with fresh fruit, summer berries, coconut whipped cream, or extra maple syrup.
- Don’t feel like making your own peach compote? Feel free to use store-bought compote or jam!
How to Store Chia Seed French Toast
Let the French Toast cool completely, then place in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can also make a big batch of this recipe to meal prep it for the week ahead!
More Healthy Vegan Breakfast Recipes
- Strawberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
- Vegan Buckwheat Pancakes
- Banana Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats
- Tofu Scramble Vegan Breakfast Bowl
Want to save this recipe? Enter your email below and I’ll send the recipe to your inbox. Plus you’ll get new healthy recipes every week!
Vegan Chia Seed French Toast
Equipment
Ingredients
French Toast
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 3 teaspoons chia seeds
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 slices whole grain or sprouted bread
- vegan butter (for cooking)
Peach Chia Seed Compote:
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peach slices
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Whisk the milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Let sit for about 7-10 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick pan with vegan butter.
- Dip a slice of bread in the mixture, letting it soak up the liquid for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side in the pan.
- Repeat until all of the bread is done.
- Meanwhile, heat the peach slices over medium heat until they completely thaw and begin to soften (about 10 minutes).
- Add the syrup and turn heat to high, until syrup begins to slightly boil.
- Add the vanilla and continue cooking, mashing the peach slices a little bit.
- Remove from heat, stir, and add the chia seeds.
- Serve over the french toast and enjoy!
Notes
- Use any type of vegan bread you want! I love whole wheat bread, sourdough, or sprouted bread. Even gluten-free bread slices work great!
- Top with fresh fruit, summer berries, coconut whipped cream, or extra maple syrup.
- Don’t feel like making your own peach compote? Feel free to use store-bought compote or jam!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says:
I’m sure that peach compote makes anything taste better! SO yum!
Christine McMichael replied:
It definitely does! 🙂
Sophia says:
This French toast is mouth watering, it looks so good.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Sophia! 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you! 🙂
Maggie Unzueta says:
This is perfect! I need to make this for breakfast tomorrow. Pinning!
Christine McMichael replied:
Perfect! Enjoy, Maggie! 🙂
Kari says:
Yum! What a great idea & way to include chia seeds!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Kari!
Kristin says:
Oh my goodness this looks good! I love french toast but the peaches just look like they add so much flavor!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Kristin! The peaches are amazing on the french toast!
Kasee @ Shivers + Crickets says:
My hubby loves French toast, but he’s not so much a healthy eater. I am going to try this recipe on him later this week! Thanks for sharing
Christine McMichael replied:
He may not even know this one is healthy, haha! Hope he enjoys it!
Klauss says:
Lovely breakfast 🙂 Peaches with Chia seeds as filler, excellent!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Klauss!
Kathryn @ Fashionably Frank says:
GORGEOUS! Beautiful looking, I bet beautiful tasting. I have nectarines laying around… I love topping them on pancakes, French toast, waffles–you name it. That more tropical-y fruit is fantastic for sweet breakfast recipes like this.
xo Kathryn
http://www.fashionablyfrank.com
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Kathryn! Nectarines would taste amazing, too!
Dylan Cutler says:
That peach compote is pretty genius for summer. I would top it on so many things like nice cream!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Dylan! It was so delicious!
soniya Saluja says:
This looks so yum .. feel like making them now 🙂 YUMMY!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Soniya! Enjoy!! 🙂
Amy Scott says:
I can’t believe I’ve never considered peaches on french toast before. The flavors an textures would be delicious!
Christine McMichael replied:
Haha, they are SO good on french toast!
LaKisha Riddick says:
My mother in law loves peaches! I’ll save this recipe. Maybe I can make this one of her favorite breakfast treats.
Christine McMichael replied:
That’s so perfect! I hope she enjoys it!
Nellwyn says:
This looks amazing and I love that’s it’s a healthy version of one of my favourite treats!
Nellwyn | http://www.thecardinalpress.com
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Nellwyn! 🙂
Chauntel says:
Oh, these look amazing! I think I might even get my husband to eat these 🙂
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Chauntel! Perfect, haha!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says:
I am loving this peach chia seed compote. Yum! What a cool flavor combo!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks so much, Karen! It was so so so good!