15 Plant-Based Fancy French Toast Recipes

French toast is a delicious sweet breakfast food that is traditionally made with egg and milk. Plant-based eaters among us need not worry. As with most dishes, these are some amazing recipes take that eggy-dairy dish and transform it into something vegan.

While the traditional French toast is just a delight, here at OGP, the recipe has been taken and run with. We have French toast casseroles, bakes, muffins, and PB and J sandwiches.

Have a look at this list of OGP recipes that will inspire your next fancy breakfast or brunch.

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1. Dairy Free French Toast with a Cinnamon Sugar Sauce

2. French Toast With Spiced Plums

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Make this French Toast With Spiced Plums by Hayley Canning for a hearty and delicious brunch.

 3. Chocolate Chip French Toast Muffins

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Looking for a creative way to use some old bread? These Chocolate Chip French Toast Muffins by Tori Cooper make a great snack or easy breakfast any day of the week.

4. Balsamic Strawberry Brioche French Toast

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This Balsamic Strawberry Brioche French Toast by Shanika Graham-White pulls together all flavors as a great option for breakfast or brunch. This French Toast is thick, and delicious, uses a handful of ingredients, is naturally sweetened, and is completely dairy-free and vegan. Fully laced with decadent balsamic flavor, this French toast dish comes completely ready to be your family’s new staple.

5. Overnight French Toast Bake

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This Overnight French Toast Bake by Hannah Sunderani is cozy, cinnamony and so very comforting! It’s a great way to use up a day-old baguette and makes for a delicious brunch recipe to please a crowd.

6. Banana French Toast

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Need an easy French toast recipe? This Banana French Toast by Ashley Smyczek is the one! With only five ingredients, this breakfast comes together super easily!

7. Vanilla Maple French Toast Bake

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This easy one-pan Vanilla Maple French Toast Bake by Nicole Malik tastes exactly like traditional French toast, but it’s 100 percent vegan and a lot less work! You can even prepare this the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. That’s a win!

8. Pumpkin Pie French Toast

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Making gluten-free and vegan French toast is somewhat of a challenge, but with this Pumpkin Pie French Toast by Gina Fontana, it isn’t! The goopiness of the pumpkin replaces the eggs then, each piece of bread is coated in oats to create a crunchy outer layer.

9. Peanut Butter, Jam, and Banana French Toast Sandwich

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This amazing twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich is guaranteed to have your mouth watering. Adding French toast and bananas, this Peanut Butter, Jam, and Banana French Toast Sandwich by Haley Gallerani is equal parts cinnamon and sweetness! Turmeric and date add a special twist while keeping it healthy!

10. Easy French Toast

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French toast without the eggs or sugar. This Easy French Toast by Caroline Doucet is made using plant-based milk blended with ground flax seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla. It’s that simple. Top them with fruit and nut butter for a sugar-free option or go traditional with maple syrup.

11. Blueberry-Banana and Praline French Toast Casserole

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There you are on a lazy Saturday morning, sitting curbside at an intimate French café. Nearby, steam swirls upward from rich mahogany coffee. A sweet scent ignites your appetite as you wait with anticipation for a forkful of decadent French toast. Wait—France is not in your future, you say? Then let this buttery, Blueberry-Banana and Praline French Toast Casserole by Linda Soper-Kolton and Sara Boan delight take you there.

12. Easy Dairy-Free Blueberry French Toast

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This Easy Dairy-Free Blueberry French Toast by Shanika Graham-White is perfect for breakfast or a nice brunch. The slices are thick, with a custardy center and crispy edges. Made without dairy and topped with a sweet blueberry compote.

13. Apple Blackberry Brioche French Toast

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There’s something about the sweet and buttery flavors of brioche that when soaked in the perfect batter creates the most mouthwatering result! This Apple Blackberry Brioche French Toast by Shanika Graham-White is stunning and delicious.

14. Almond Cardamom and Vanilla French Toast

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Sweet, moist, decadent … this French toast is a keeper, for sure! This Almond Cardamom and Vanilla French Toast by Jodi Kay gets a soft doughy texture from almond milk, and a lovely flavor from ground cardamom and pure vanilla extract. You can follow the recipe to the T and adorn this French toast with berries and maple syrup or get creative!

15. Epic Vegan French Toast PB&J Sandwich

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This Epic Vegan French Toast PB&J Sandwich by Caroline Doucet takes the ordinary PB&J sandwich to the next level. This sandwich is made with vegan french toast, stuffed with caramelized bananas, raspberries, granola, peanut butter, and strawberry jam. Make it for a special breakfast or have breakfast for dinner. Either way, it makes for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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