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    Home » Breakfast

    Gluten-Free French Toast {Dairy-Free Option}

    Published: Apr 29, 2021 · by Audrey

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    An easy recipe for gluten-free French Toast. This classic gluten-free breakfast recipe also has a dairy-free option. 

    gluten-free French Toast topped with whipped cream, berries and syrup on a white plate with a fork with butter, syrup and platter of French toast and berries in the background

    Gluten-Free French Toast

    Making gluten-free Frech Toast only takes a few simple ingredients and a few minutes to make. My family loves this classic gluten-free breakfast recipe!

    You can see just how easy it is to make gluten-free Frech Toast in the recipe video.

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    How To Make Gluten-Free French Toast

    • Whisk together the eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pure vanilla, and milk in a shallow dish such as a pie plate or casserole dish. (photo 1)
    • Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet.
    • Dip the gluten-free bread in the egg mixture, flipping to make sure both sides get well coated. The longer you leave the bread in the egg mixture the more it will soak up the egg mixture and will take a little longer to cook. (photo 2)
    • Cook the soaked bread piece on medium heat until golden brown. (photo 3)
    • Flip to cook the other side of the bread until golden brown. Each slice should take 2-3 minutes to cook. Serve immediately. (photo 4)
    • To keep the French Toast warm while cooking the additional slices, place the cooked slices on a baking sheet and in the oven at 275°F.

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    Can You Cook Gluten-Free French Toast Ahead Of Time?

    Yes, French Toast can be easily cooked ahead of time. Prepare the cooked French Toast for up to 30 minutes before serving and place the slices onto a baking sheet and hold in a 275ºF oven.

    You can also prepare the French Toast batter a day ahead of time. Prepare the French Toast batter as directed and place it into an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Reheat the Ferch Toast in the microwave or in the oven at 400°F for 4 minutes flipping the toast over at 2 minutes.

    Can You Freeze French Toast?

    Gluten-Free Frech Toast is easy to freeze. The first step is to flash freeze the cooked slices. Place the cooked slices on a baking sheet and place them into the freezer until firmly frozen for about 30 minutes.

    Store the flash-frozen slices in a freezer-safe plastic storage bag for up to 3 months.

    Gluten-Free And Dairy-Free French Toast

    I used unsweetened almond milk and Smart Balance butter for the dairy-free option. I also used a brand of gluten-free bread that is also dairy-free.

    What Is The Best Gluten-Free Bread For French Toast?

    For this recipe, I used Canyon Bakehouse gluten-free Country White bread. My family also likes both Schar and Aldis LiveGfree white gluten-free bread.

    You can also use homemade gluten-free bread as well. I would recommend using day-old homemade gluten-free bread when making Frech toast.

    I have two easy recipes for making homemade bread. One is baked in the oven and one is made in a bread machine.

    • Easy Gluten-Free Bread {Dairy-Free}
    • Homemade Gluten-Free Bread {Dairy-Free Option}

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    Tips For Making The Best French Toast

    • If you have time, set the gluten-free bread out on a baking sheet on the countertop for at least 30 minutes to dry out the bread a little.
    • I like using an electric skillet to cook several pieces of French toast at one time.
    • Keep the slices of French Toast warm in the oven while cooking the additional pieces.
    • I like topping French Toast with powdered sugar and pure maple syrup.

    three pieces of gluten-free French Toast slices topped with berries, whipped cream, and syrup on a white plate with a platter for French Toast and syrup in the background

    Easy Gluten-Free French Toast

    This gluten-free breakfast recipe can be easily doubled for serving a large crowd. Frech Toast also freezes and reheats well for a quick breakfast.

    I love how easy making gluten-free French Toast is! In less than 30 minutes, my family can have a special breakfast that everyone loves.

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    More Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes To Try!

    • Easy Gluten-Free Pancakes {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}
    • Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option}
    • Easy Gluten-Free Waffles {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}

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    Gluten-Free French Toast {Dairy-Free Option}

    An easy recipe for gluten-free French Toast. This classic gluten-free breakfast recipe also has a dairy-free option. 
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American, French
    Keyword gluten-free dairy-free French toast, gluten-free French toast
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 175kcal
    Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    • 4 large eggs
    • 2 tablespoons sugar
    • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup milk Dairy-free use unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk.
    • 8 slices gluten-free bread
    • 2 tablespoons butter Dairy-free use Smart Balance of gluten-free cooking spray.
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    Instructions

    • Whisk together the eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pure vanilla, and milk in a shallow dish such as a pie plate or casserole dish.
    • Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet.
    • Dip the gluten-free bread in the egg mixture, flipping to make sure both sides get well coated. The longer you leave the bread in the egg mixture the more it will soak up the egg mixture and will take a little longer to cook.
    • Cook the soaked bread piece on medium heat until golden brown. Flip to cook the other side of the bread until golden brown. Each slice should take 2-3 minutes to cook. Serve immediately. To keep the French Toast warm while cooking the additional slices, place the cooked slices on a baking sheet and in the oven at 275°F.

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    Notes

    • For the dairy-free option, I used unsweetened almond milk and Smart Balance butter.
    • Keep leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at 400°F for 4 minutes flipping the toast over at 2 minutes. 
    • Frech Toast can be frozen for up to three months. 
    • Mama says, "always check your labels!"

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1slice | Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Anna says

      December 14, 2022 at 11:36 am

      This is my go-to French Toast recipe. Perfect, except with most tiny gluten free bread, you get more like 12 slices out of it (which is almost an entire loaf, ugh).

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    2. Cora Brigance says

      July 02, 2022 at 11:37 am

      This a perfect recipe, I made my gf recipe and used the same one for my husband’s regular French toast, I wish I could pin a pic on here!! Delicious and very tasty

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    3. Linda Scarlett says

      March 28, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      I haven’t had good gluten free French toast until tonight. It used to be one of my favorite things to eat.The kids and I had it for dinner. I ended up using bread from a recipe from meaningful eats and it turned out fantastic! I just cut the bread to 1 inch slices and put in the toaster oven for 8 minutes. Delish! And, I had some happy kiddos.

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    4. April says

      November 12, 2021 at 2:47 am

      Nice and simple! I just wanted an easy way to use up some old gf bread and some old nd milk, and this recipe did the job wonderfully!

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    5. Kaitlyn says

      August 18, 2021 at 8:09 am

      This was delicious! I can’t wait to make it again!!

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    6. Audrey brackett says

      May 16, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      I love French toast that is the best

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    7. BKSH says

      April 30, 2021 at 11:50 pm

      Awesome thanks! 🎉😎

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