Healthy French Toast without Cinnamon

Name: Healthy French Toast without Cinnamon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 slices Bread; 1 Egg; 1/2 cup Almond Milk ((or preferred milk)); 1/2 tbsp Vanilla Extract; 1 tbsp Maple Syrup; Butter for topping (optional)

by Jessica Selensky on Oct 22, 2021 (updated Jan 24, 2024) 0 comments

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Healthy French Toast without Cinnamon is the perfect recipe to make on the weekend. It comes together easily, made with simple ingredients and is absolutely delicious.

Slices of Healthy French Toast on a plate with butter and maple syrup.

I’m not going to lie, I’m a pancake girl. But when I make this Healthy French Toast recipe…it gives pancakes a run for their money.

The best part is that this recipe is SO easy to make. You just need a few simple ingredients and you are good to go.

This recipe doesn’t have cinnamon but you can add it if you’d like!

Now, let’s get to the Healthy French Toast recipe because we both know that’s the reason you’re still reading this post.

Main Ingredients

Ingredients measured out in bowls to make Healthy French Toast without Cinnamon.

What is the best bread to use for French toast?

The bottom line is that you can use ANY type of bread to make this Healthy French Toast without Cinnamon.

However, are some breads better than others at soaking up the egg mixture? 100% YES!

In the photos, you can see I used a pretty standard slice of bread. I got this bread from a bakery and it worked perfectly. It soaked up the egg mixture, creating a soft interior while maintaining crisp outer edges from the pan when cooked.

You can use classic white bread, sliced brioche, whole wheat, multigrain or any sliced bread you want.

How to Make Healthy French Toast without Cinnamon

In a medium size bowl, mix together the almond milk, egg and vanilla extract
Whisk until fully combined
Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and spray with Non-Stick Spray
While the pan is heating start to soak a slice of bread in the french toast mixture
The bread slices should be fully coated on both sides and press slightly so that the mixture can absorb fully into the bread
Transfer the soaked piece of bread to the heated pan
Cook on one side until the slice is perfectly golden and crisp
Flip and cook to the same degree on the other side
Once fully cooked and crisp on both sides, remove from the pan
Repeat steps 5-9 until all slices of bread are done
Top with some butter and extra maple syrup (or other toppings)
Enjoy!

French toast mixture in a bowl. — Make the french toast mixture

Soaking a slice of bread in the French toast mixture. — Make the french toast mixture

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add cinnamon, pumpkin spice or other flavors to the french Toast?

Yes! You can add cinnamon, pumpkin spice or any other flavors that you desire. You can also whisk in some pumpkin puree to pair with the pumpkin spice during the fall/winter season.

Is there a way to make this recipe vegan friendly?

Make the recipe vegan friendly by swapping the egg with a flax egg. To make a flax egg, combine 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed with 2 tbsp of water. Mix and let sit for 10 minutes then use it in the recipe.

Can I cook more than one slice of french toast at a time?

Yes! If your pan is big enough, you can definitely add more than one slice of the bread at a time.

How do I know it’s time to flip the French toast?

I recommend waiting ~2 minutes before flipping. You can lift up the slice of bread with a spatula to see if it is to your desired level of crispiness then flip when ready.

We have leftovers, how do I store them?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.