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Vegan Pain Perdu (French Toast) with Caramelized Bananas recipe by Safe Plated

Vegan Pain Perdu (French Toast) with Caramelized Bananas

A decadent vegan take on classic French toast, using dairy-free bread soaked in a flavorful custard and topped with caramelized bananas. A truly indulgent breakfast!

35m4 servings
Contains nutsContains wheatDAIRY-freeEGG-free
480 cal|8g protein|75g carbs|18g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 8 slices Dairy-free bread (challah or brioche style)
  • 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2 medium Bananas
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a shallow dish, whisk together almond milk, maple syrup, cornstarch, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. 2Soak each slice of bread in the mixture for about 30 seconds per side, ensuring it's fully saturated.
  3. 3Melt vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4Cook the soaked bread slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. 5While the French toast is cooking, prepare the caramelized bananas. Slice the bananas into 1.27 cm thick rounds.
  6. 6In a separate skillet, melt remaining vegan butter and add brown sugar. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.
  7. 7Add the banana slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until caramelized and golden brown.
  8. 8Serve the French toast immediately, topped with caramelized bananas.

Substitutions

Dairy Milk → Unsweetened almond milk

Allergy

Egg → Cornstarch

Allergy

Butter → Vegan butter

Allergy

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