Apple and Cinnamon French Toast

Super simple
Super simple
Super simple
Super simple
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Super-easy to make and absolutely delicious, we’re convinced this is the only recipe for vegan French toast you’ll ever need. The cinnamon sugar and maple-roasted apples make it the perfect breakfast for a lazy Saturday morning. Give it a whirl – you won’t be disappointed!

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Serves

4

Ingredients

For the bread

<item-todo-done>3 tbsp plant-based butter<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>4 thick slices of crusty bread - preferably 2–3 days old<item-todo-done>


For the maple-roasted apples

<item-todo-done>1 apple<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tbsp maple syrup<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tbsp water<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> Juice of 1 lemon<item-todo-done>


For the cinnamon sugar

<item-todo-done>25g caster sugar<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 cinnamon<item-todo-done>


For the batter

<item-todo-done>1 tsp ground flaxseed<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>125ml oat milk<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>30g cornflour<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1g caster sugar<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>½ tsp cinnamon<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>½ baking powder<item-todo-done>


To serve

<item-todo-done>1 handful of mixed nuts<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> soy cream (for garnish)<item-todo-done>

Before you start

Line a small roasting tin with parchment paper | Baking tray | Large frying pan

Toast the nuts** **

  • Spread the nuts over the baking tray and place it in the cold oven 
  • Turn the heat to 200°C and remove the tray after 10–15 minutes, once the nuts are toasted 
  • Leave to cool slightly and then roughly chop

Roast the apples

  • Core the apple and cut it into eighths 
  • Lay the slices in the roasting tin 
  • Sprinkle over the maple syrup, cinnamon, water and the juice of the lemon and mix everything together 
  • Roast in the hot oven for 15–20 minutes, until softened

Make the cinnamon sugar & batter

  • Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a bowl and then spread evenly over a plate 
  • Add all the batter ingredients for the batter to a large bowl and mix well

Toast the bread slices** **

  • Place the frying pan over a medium heat
  • and melt the dairy-free butter 
  • Lay a slice of bread in the batter for 2–3 seconds, then flip it over and leave it for another 2–3 seconds 
  • Transfer to the frying pan 
  • Repeat with the remaining slices so you have them all in one pan (you may have to do this in batches) 
  • Flip the slices after about 3 minutes and fry until both sides are crisp and golden

Prepare the plates** **

  • Transfer the slices to a chopping board and cut them in half  
  • Lay the halves in the cinnamon sugar and dust them all over 
  • Transfer to plates, top with the roasted apples, drizzle over some dairy-free cream and scatter over the toasted, chopped nuts 
  • Serve immediately
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