Healthy French Toast

Ingredients

Bread slices, I've used sourdough bread however you can use your preferred bread.

Eggs are used to help bind the mixture together

Unsweetened almond milk is my preferred milk.

Pure maple syrup is added for natural sweetness

Vanilla extract gives a lovely subtle flavour

Cinnamon gives a nice scent and taste

Healthy French Toast Toppings

I love adding fresh fruit such as bananas and berries along with maple syrup. You can also add dark chocolate chips.

Substitutions

Sourdough bread can be substituted for rye, whole grain bread, or gluten free bread

Any preferred dairy free milk such as oat or coconut milk, otherwise standard milk can be used

Maple syrup can be substituted for agave or honey

I've pan-fried the french toast slices in minimal coconut oil rather than using butter which is what is traditionally used however you can use your preferred oil or butter

How to Make Healthy French Toast

Add ingredients and whisk. In a bowl add the egg, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Give it a whisk until well combined

Dip bread to mixture. Add the slices of sourdough bread to the egg mixture and leave it to stand for 2 mins on each side allowing the mixture to be soaked into the bread

Pan fry the bread. Add coconut oil to a fry pan over medium heat and once melted, add the slices of bread. Cook for a few minutes on each side until they are golden

Garnish and serve. Garnish with slices of banana and strawberries with a drizzle of maple syrup and dusting of extra cinnamon. Serve with a glass of orange juice or coffee / tea and enjoy!

Tips for making this Healthy French Toast recipe

Try and use day old bread as fresh bread will be too soft and can become soggy

Make sure to let the bread soak in the mixture for a few minutes on each side. It will feel soggy but that’s ok as you want the bread absorbed all the way through

If you’re using thin slices of bread, reduce the soaking time slightly

Ensure you add sufficient coconut oil to the pan for pan frying the French toast

Don’t cook on a high heat as you don’t want to burn the outside of the bread

FAQs

Is french toast healthy?

Traditionally french toast can be quite heavy as it's usually made with wholemeal or buttermilk, sugar, and cooked with butter. However, there are some easy substitutions you can make like in this recipe to make it healthier

How to make french toast healthy?

By just using some healthy alternative ingredients you can make french toast healthy. For example using sourdough or whole-grain bread, almond milk, along with pure maple syrup rather than sugar, and a small amount of coconut oil instead of using butter