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A stack of three pieces of french toast with fresh berries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
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Dairy-Free French Toast With Coconut Milk

A dairy-free french toast recipe with a souffle-like inside and crisp outside. We use full fat coconut milk and just a few simple and classic flavorings so it's just like you remember... and a little bit better!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut milk french toast, dairy free french toast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 278kcal
Author Jamie

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk liquid but not hot enough to cook the egg
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 6 to 10 slices of slightly stale bread depending on size
  • coconut oil for frying
  • maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  • Make the egg mixture. Whisk the eggs, coconut milk, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium mixing bowl or baking dish.
  • Soak the bread slices. Soak the slices of bread in the mixture for 30 seconds per side. The easiest way is to pour the mixture into a large baking dish and lay the bread slices in the mixture several at a time. Flip after 30 seconds to get both sides of the bread. 
  • Fry the French Toast. Heat some coconut oil in a pan on medium-low heat. Add soaked bread slices to the pan, leaving just a bit of room between the pieces.
  • Flip the pieces and cover with a lid. Flip the pieces after 2-3 minutes and cover with a lid. Allow to cook for another 2-3 minutes before removing from the pan.
  • Serve with toppings! Serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, dairy-free whipped cream, and fresh berries.

Notes

Covering the French toast with a lid After the first flip gives a final soufflé like texture with a crisp outside. This texture hack is not to be missed! The lid does not need to exactly fit the pan. I use a lid from a different pan that nestles into the skillet.
Bread: Most types of bread will work well with this recipe, though white breads pair better with the delicate french toast flavors compared to brown or whole grain breads. I used gluten-free white bread and no one could tell that this recipe was gluten and dairy-free! Sourdough bread also make for a nice twist.
Storage: Store leftover dairy-free french toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg