This post may contain affiliate links, view our disclaimer for details.
This recipe is for all those who love a good brunch on the weekends but want to switch up the regular pancakes and waffles. Cue this easy vegan french toast recipe. This JUST Egg French Toast is made with an eggless and dairy-free custard and has hints of cozy cinnamon, vanilla, and maple.
why You’ll love this JUST egg french toast
French toast is just as easy and simple as pancakes but feels more elevated and special for some reason. Here are a few reasons we love this recipe and you will too!
Emily’s Recipe Notes:
- Quick and Easy: This vegan french toast is super simple to make since it uses a bottle of JUST Egg as the base of the custard.
- No Bananas Needed: If you’re not a fan of banana-based french toast, then this recipe is for you!
- Sweetly Spiced and Pan-Fried: The thick slices of sourdough bread perfectly soak up all the sweet cinnamon custard and when pan-fried and topped with powdered sugar, make a delicious sweet brunch!
- Time: Less than 20 minutes.
Why We Love This Recipe: I love a good weekend brunch but sometimes want to switch things up from the usual pancakes and waffles. This easy vegan French toast is a go to for us. We love making it for special occasions like Easter or Christmas…or just because!
why this recipe works
No eggs are necessary for this JUST Egg French Toast! A lot of vegan french toast recipes call for banana as the base of the custard. While I love using bananas from time to time, sometimes I want french toast that is as close as possible to the kind I grew up eating.
The JUST Egg thickens the custard and soaks into the bread giving the french toast a creamy texture inside, but a crispy texture on the outside.
the just egg french toast ingredients
One of the things I love about this recipe is how dang simple it is. You only need a couple of ingredients. But, like most recipes that only use a few ingredients, it’s important that you’re using high-quality ingredients. For example, if you use thin low-quality bread, the french toast will turn out soggy and well…not very good.
You’ll need to gather the following ingredients to make it:
- JUST Egg
- Good Quality Sourdough Bread
- Plant Milk, I like to use Oat Milk or Almond Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Vegan Butter, for pan frying
where to buy JUST Egg
If you’ve never used JUST Egg, let me introduce you to it. JUST Egg is a completely plant-based substitute for eggs. What makes it so different from other vegan egg replacers is that it can actually be eaten on its own. You can scramble it up and it tastes shockingly similar to scrambled eggs. I wish this was sponsored but alas, I just love this product and have been using it for years.
I’ve use JUST Egg to make vegan egg salad, vegan quiches and more!
Nowadays, it’s pretty easy to find. You’re going to want to look for the bottled JUST Egg (not the frozen, folded version). I’m able to find it at my local grocery store, as well as Target and Walmart. You can also find it at health food stores like Whole Foods.
sourdough bread
I chose to use sourdough bread in this recipe which gives the french toast a unique tangy taste and a great texture. The key to this recipe turning out smooth, creamy, and ‘eggy’ on the inside but not soggy is the type of bread you use. It’s super important that you use a high-quality bread, preferably one that comes in a whole loaf that you can slice yourself.
equipment and tools
You really only need a couple of tools to make this french toast, which hopefully you already have on hand!
- A large shallow bowl is super handy for soaking the bread.
- I actually used a 9×13″ baking pan to mix the custard up in and soak the bread. This allowed me to soak 2 slices of bread in the custard mixture at a time.
- You’ll also need a non-stick pan or a griddle to pan fry the french toast.
how to make the JUST Egg french toast
The prep time for this vegan french toast is super fast. It takes about 10 minutes to mix together the custard and soak the bread. And it only takes a couple of minutes to pan-fry it.
To a large shallow bowl or baking dish, add the custard ingredients.
Use a whisk or fork to mix the custard ingredients until combined.
Place 1-2 slices of the bread into the custard mixture. Let the bread soak for 2-3 minutes, then flip the bread and soak the other side for 3-5 minutes.
In a non-stick skillet, melt the vegan butter over medium heat. Place the soaked bread into the pan and fry each side for 3-5 minutes or until browned.
vegan french toast toppings
There are so many different ingredients you can use to dress up and top your french toast. Below are some of my personal favorites!
- Powdered Sugar
- Maple Syrup
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Strawberry Syrup
- Bananas
- Pecans or Walnuts
- Coconut Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon Glazed Peaches
Storage
After you make the french toast, you can store the pan-fried slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat them, place them in the toaster or you can heat them up on the stove top.
This vegan french toast also freezes well! Wrap the slices well in plastic wrap or a freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
vegan french toast tips & tricks
I’ve found that buying a whole (unsliced) loaf of rustic bread like sourdough works best in this recipe. Slicing the bread yourself allows you to control the thickness of the bread. Bread that is sliced too thin will be soggy, which we don’t want!
French toast can become soggy when it’s soaked for too long, if there is too much milk in the custard, or when the bread is too thin.
I’ve found that soaking the bread for 3-5 minutes per side gives the bread a nice, creamy interior without being soggy. This time depends on the thickness and the overall quality of the bread though. The thicker the slices, the longer the bread should be able to soak.
More JUST Egg Recipes
Just Egg French Toast
Rate this RecipeIngredients
Custard
- ¾ cup bottled JUST Egg
- ½ cup dairy-free milk, like oat milk or almond milk
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tsp good-quality vanilla extract
Bread
- 5-6 slices good quality bread, I’m using a sourdough loaf cut in ½ inch – ¾ inch thick slices
- 2-3 tbsp vegan butter, for pan frying
Toppings
- Powdered Sugar
- Berries
- Maple Syrup
Instructions
- In a large shallow bowl or baking dish, mix together the vegan JUST egg custard ingredients.¾ cup bottled JUST Egg, ½ cup dairy-free milk, ¼ cup pure maple syrup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground nutmeg, 1 pinch of salt, 2 tsp good-quality vanilla extract
- Place 1-2 slices of the bread into the custard mixture. Let the bread soak for 2-3 minutes, then flip the bread and soak the other side for 3-5 minutes (or until it has absorbed the custard).5-6 slices good quality bread
- In a non-stick skillet, melt 1 tbsp of the vegan butter over medium heat. Place the soaked bread into the pan and fry each side for 3-5 minutes or until browned.2-3 tbsp vegan butter
- Repeat steps 2-3 with the remaining slices of bread.
- Serve warm, topped with powdered sugar, berries, and maple syrup.
Video
Recipe notes
- Use High Quality Bread: thick slices of high quality bread like sourdough or a French or Country loaf will soak up the custard without becoming soggy.
- Adjust the Soaking Time: based on your specific bread, you may want to soak the slices for a bit longer or shorter. If it looks like the slices are becoming soggy, remove them from the custard.
Did You Make This?
Leave a star rating and a comment below to let others know how it turned out for you!
Want to save this recipe for later? Pin it to Pinterest!
This will always be my go to French toast. So good!!!
Just made this for the first time this morning and it is so incredibly delicious! I’m always a fiend for French toast the rare days I have the time and energy to make it. Dare I say it’s better than “traditional” french toast with eggs? Yes, yes I dare. I would eat this for breakfast everyday! Muahahahahaha!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! I would totally eat this for breakfast everyday as well 🙂
This was fantastic. I’m not vegan, but enjoy Just Egg every now and then to mix things up. I used Dave’s Killer Bread – White, and it didn’t need much time for soaking (definitely one of the cleaner white breads out there). The custard mix was fantastic. I didn’t need to add any powdered sugar or maple syrup, because the taste was just right. This is going on my monthly rotation!
Everything was spot on, made a double recipe and kids and others all enjoyed
I haven’t had french toast since before I went vegan, over 5 years ago. It was so yummy! Will make again for sure!
Thank you for this amazing recipe! I knew Just Egg would work; I juowasnt sure how! I used your measurements with Trader Joe’s vegan Brioche and Not Milk! So incredible to eat French Toast for the first time in many years and have it taste so good Delicate, crispy perfection!!!
I doubled the recipe, and thank goodness I did, because I couldn’t make these fast enough! They are so delicious. I would say that they are like the french toast I ate growing up…but they’re actually better. And so easy! Great recipe. I’ll be trying some of your other suggestions, like creme brulee.
I just made these using whole wheat texas toast bread and for me I will omit the syrup next time because it caramelized in the pan making it difficult to spatula up the toast with its french toasty-ness and looked burnt even though it isn’t. Also a tad soggy for me.
I’m sorry this didn’t turn out for you! I’d recommend using a day old sourdough bread or country loaf as noted in the recipe instead of Texas toast. Texas toast is thinner and will absorb more custard which is why it was soggy. What type of pan did you use? I recommend using a non-stick pan on medium heat to prevent sticking. Let me know if you have any questions!
This looks so good! Do you think this is something that I can make ahead and freeze?
Hi Krista! I’ve never tried freezing it before, but I don’t see why you wouldn’t be able to!
This was SO delicious! I wanted to use up some plain whole grain sliced bread that I was not crazy about, and the result was perfection. Some may not like that combination, but I don’t mind a custardy texture when this type of bread soaks up the liquid. Next time I will try it with some beautiful sourdough!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Delicious, Easy and fast! I loved it!!!
First time I made French toast with Just Egg. It was super easy. We loved it! Topped with fresh blueberries. I will definitely be making this again and again.