Ingredients

  • Stale bread 8 slices
  • Dairy-free milk 1/2 cup
  • Tofu 12 ounce
  • Maple syrup 1tbsp
  • Flaxseeds 1/2tbsp
  • Cinnamon 1/2tsp
  • Vanilla Extract 1/2tsp
  • Vegan butter 2-3 tbsps

For Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • Granulated sugar 1/3 cup
  • Ground cinnamon 1/2tbsp

For Topping:

  • Powdered sugar
  • Almond Milk
  • Fresh blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and sliced bananas
  • Maple Syrup

Ingredient Notes and its Alternatives:

Bread:

  • I suggest using your preferred whole grain, gluten-free, or white bread pieces. I used white bread from Texas.

Tofu:

  • We used good-quality and firm tofu. Remember, squeeze tofu before adding to the French toast batter to prevent extra moisture.

Dairy-free milk:

  • Use only plant-based milk such as almond, soy, and hemp milk.

Granulated Sugar:

  • It is used to prepare the cinnamon sugar coating mixture.

Ground Cinnamon:

  • This item provides a warm feeling. You can replace this spicy with other ingredients, such as nutmeg, pumpkin spice, cardamom, or vanilla extract.

Vanilla Extract:

  • Used to add flavor.

Flax Seeds:

  • It is used as an alternative to eggs.

Vegan Butter:

  • Use it for frying purposes.

Instructions:

Preparation of Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

  1. Take a blender. Add ground cinnamon and granulated sugar to the blender.
  2. Blend it until it combines well.
  3. Preserve this mixture.

Prepare the French sticks by 3 methods.

On the Griddle:

  1. Cut bread loaves into delicate and tiny slices with a sharp knife.
  2. Add all ingredients like maple syrup, non-dairy milk, flax seeds, cinnamon, tofu, and vanilla extract in a blender.
  3. Blend all ingredients until it give a smooth texture.
  4. Shift this mixture into a large bowl.
  5. Now, dip bread sticks into this mixture for 20-30 seconds.
  6. Meanwhile, add vegan butter to a nonstick pan. Melt butter over medium flame.
  7. Next, add coated breadsticks to the pan.
  8. To make it crispy and tender, cook each side for 3-4 minutes.
  9. The French toast is ready to eat. Place it in a plate.
  10. Drizzle some maple sugar and serve.

Air- Fryer:

  1. Slice bread loaves with a sharp knife into thin pieces.
  2. Add all ingredients like non-dairy milk, tofu, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and flax seeds in a blender.
  3. Combine all ingredients until it give a smooth texture.
  4. Transfer this batter to a large bowl.
  5. Now, soak each breadsticks into this mixture for 20-30 seconds.
  6. After that, transfer these sticks into an air fryer.
  7. Place all sticks in a sequence-wise.
  8. Cook it for 5-6 minutes or until brown.
  9. The tasty and crispy French sticks are ready.

Baked in the Oven:

  1. For baking, We will set the oven temperature at 375 degrees.
  2. Cut bread loaves into thin strips by using a sharp knife.
  3. Blend all ingredients, including non-dairy milk, maple syrup, flax seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and tofu.
  4. Combine all ingredients until it give a smooth texture.
  5. Shift this mixture into a large bowl.
  6. Now, coat each breadstick with this mixture for 20-30 seconds.
  7. Meanwhile, add vegan butter to the baking tray. Spread the butter with a cooking brush.
  8. Next, place coated bread sticks on the baking tray.
  9. Bake the toast for 3 to 4 minutes or until the sides of the bread are crispy and brown.
  10. The soft Vegan French Toast Sticks are ready to eat.