Guys, I may have just found a way to cut my brunching in half. This elevated eggless French Toast will have you feeling like a damn professional chef. The ground chia & flax seeds crisp to a perfect crunchy crust offset by the soft cinnamon almond milk soaked center. It's just sweet enough to stand on it's own or be jazzed up with maple syrup, fruit, nuts or whipped topping. While this certainly won't TASTE guilt free, the added protein makes this decadent dish a more nutritionally balanced addition to your meal plan.
Ingredients:
1 -1.5 Cup unsweetened Almond Milk
2 Tablespoons ground Chia seed*
1 Tablespoon ground Flax seed
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2 Teaspoon Hazelnut Extract (optional)
1/4 Teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 Teaspoon Light Agave or Honey (optional)
1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil
1 Scoop Vegan Protein powder (vanilla recommended but unflavored is ok too) (optional)
6 pieces crusty thick sliced bread ( don't use standard sliced bread. It can't hold up to the thick soak)
* You can buy GROUND Chia & Flax however I recommend placing both in a coffee grinder to make them a little finer. If you don't have a grinder and have whole chia seeds, find some way to grind them... maybe a mortar & pestle?*
Instructions:
Non-Protein Option: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup Almond Milk, ground chia & flax, cinnamon, salt, extracts and Agave. Set aside for 2 minutes to let thicken.
Dip 1 piece of bread at a time, making sure to cover all sides with the batter. It will coat thicker than traditional eggs. Melt coconut oil in frying pan over medium heat. Fry bread in pan for about 3-5 mins per side checking the bottom occasionally to make sure it's browning but not burning. Flip when the coating has browned & started to crisp around the sides.
Serve with maple syrup, nuts, fruit and/or vegan whipped topping!
Protein Option: In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups Almond Milk, ground chia & flax, cinnamon, salt, extracts, & Protein powder. Stop & Taste before adding the Agave. The sweetness of your protein powder will dictate whether or not you need/want it. Set aside for 2 minutes to let thicken. Continue with cooking instructions above.
ProTips: Be Patient and try this to get that perfect crust:
Cook each side TWICE, spooning on a second layer of batter on each side.
Use a spatula to press the slices down on the pan to make sure the center gets browned.
BONUS ROUND: EAT THE LEFT OVER BATTER, it's basically a really yummy chia protein pudding :)
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