Vegan Gingerbread French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 cup soy milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 6-8 slices stale bread (sourdough, brioche, or ciabatta)
• 1-2 tablespoons vegan butter (for frying)
• 1/3 cup coconut sugar (optional; for serving)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional; for serving)
• 1/2 cup non-dairy yogurt (optional; for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the soy milk, cornstarch, ground flaxseed, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice until smooth. Let it thicken for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Dip the bread: Quickly dip each slice of bread into the batter, coating all sides. Don’t soak them, just do a quick dunk so it absorbs the flavor without getting soggy.

3. 3

   Cook until golden: Heat some vegan butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Cook the bread for 2–3 minutes per side, or until crisp and golden.

4. 4

   Slice into sticks (optional): If you want French toast sticks, cut each slice into 3–4 pieces once cooked.

5. 5

   Roll in cinnamon sugar (optional): In a shallow bowl or plate, mix together the cinnamon and sugar (optional: add some more gingerbread spices to this mixture for an extra festive kick!). While the toast is still warm, coat each piece in the cinnamon-sugar mixture so it sticks.

6. 6

   Serve warm: Enjoy as-is, drizzle with maple syrup, or dunk in vegan yogurt. Enjoy!