| Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 470 | 10g | 3g | 85g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 35g | 7g | 13g | 0.35g |
Why I Love Canadian Vegan Touton French Toast with Maple Syrup
There’s no pleasure in the world quite like sharing a delicious meal with family. And trust me, this Vegan Touton French Toast with Maple Syrup recipe is one that is worth sharing. Picture this: Warm, pillowy vegan buns soaked in a rich blend of non-dairy milk, chickpea flour and spices, pan-fried to golden perfection, then finished off with a generous drizzling of maple syrup – comfort food doesn’t get any better than this. 
A Delicious Fusion of Culinary Worlds
This particular recipe marries my love for traditional New England cuisine with a classic Canadian breakfast dish called toutons. Though I grew up feasting mostly on seafood dishes, expanding my culinary horizons and incorporating the meatless and dairy-free ingredients of this vegan recipe was an exciting challenge. It was a culinary exploration inspired by the noted vegan chef Chloe Coscarelli, who always manages to elevate simple ingredients into something extraordinary. Needless to say, my daughters Erin and Samantha, thoroughly enjoyed the final result and I’m sure yours will too!
An Exceptional Pairing
This Vegan Touton French Toast is a stand alone star on any breakfast spread. However, if you wanted to pair it with something else, a fresh mixed berry salad would complement the slight sweetness of the maple syrup. Even a citrusy beverage like freshly squeezed orange or grapefruit juice would be an excellent accompaniment. Perhaps, even a side of vegan sausages for a more hearty plate, akin to how you might enjoy New England clam chowder with a side of warm crusty bread.
This dish may not whisk you away to the breezy Atlantic coasts of Maine, but it will surely win you over with it’s comforting flavors and the aromatic allure of maple syrup. Dive in and enjoy!
What You’ll Need
- 6 large vegan buns
- 2 cups non-dairy milk (like almond, soy, or oat milk)
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter for frying
- 1 cup pure Canadian maple syrup
- Fresh berries for garnish (optional)
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Method
Step One
First, take your vegan buns and cut them into thick slices. Set them aside for now
Step Two
In a large mixing bowl, combine the non-dairy milk, chickpea flour, ground flaxseeds, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Whisk everything together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Step Three
Take each slice of vegan bun and dip it into the mixture. Make sure each slice is well-coated with the batter on all sides. Once a slice is coated, let the excess batter drip off and then place the slice onto a separate plate or tray. Repeat this process with all the slices.
Step Four
Heat up a large frying pan on medium heat. Add the vegan butter and allow it to melt, making sure it coats the entire surface of the pan.
Step Five
Once the butter is melted, start frying the batter-coated slices. Fry each slice until it’s golden-brown and crispy. Remember to flip each slice halfway through to ensure both sides are properly cooked.
Step Six
When all slices are cooked, serve your Vegan Touton French Toast warm. Drizzle some pure Canadian maple syrup over each serving, and garnish with fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!
