Vegan French Toast Recipe with Tofu (Low Carb & Gluten Free) (2024)

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

This vegan french toast recipe is a great way to sneak in some protein in the morning, and a unique new way to enjoy tofu that isn’t savoury! Kids will love this breakfast too! It’s vegan, gluten-free, and so easy to make.

I can’t tell you how many requests I get for more recipes that are high in protein for breakfast that don’t include eggs or greek yogurt. It can feel like a challenge sometimes, especially to find vegan breakfast recipes that are high in protein that doesn’t rely on protein powder! So if you’re not feeling like a vegan tofu scramble, and are more of a sweet breakfast person, you’re going to LOVE this vegan french toast recipe.

Why This Recipe Works

I am obsessed with this vegan french toast recipe and I can’t wait for you to try it!

• It’s kid-approved/family-friendly.
• It’s packed with healthy, wholesome ingredients.
• It’s vegan, gluten-free, and low carb.
• It’s so delicious!

Key Ingredients

Extra firm tofu — It’s important to use extra firm because soft tofu will be too wobbly and watery to hold its shape in the pan. It will make you reallllllly frustrated if it keeps falling apart. Trust me.

Almond flour — Almond flour is rich in monounsaturated fats and adds a nice nutty flavour. It also adds the crunchy crust for this tofu!

Cinnamon — French toast is all about flour and I do believe cinnamon is key. Feel free to add in whatever other yummy spices you enjoy like nutmeg or ginger.

Brown Sugar — I like using brown sugar because it’s a “dry” sugar while maple or honey tends to inhibit the crispy coating and just gets in the way.

How to Make This Recipe

Step 1: Cut the tofu in quarters lengthwise and then in half on the diagonal to yield 8 triangles.

Step 2: Lay a few paper towels or a kitchen towel down on a baking dish. Add the tofu triangles, some more towels, and then top with heavy things. Allow them to sit for 1 hour to press out the moisture.

Step 3: In a pie plate or dish, mix together the almond flour, cinnamon, sugar, and salt.

Step 4: Heat the coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and generously dip the tofu pieces into the almond flour mixture until well coated.

Step 4: Place in the pan and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Serve this vegan french toast recipe with berries, maple syrup, or powdered sugar if desired.

Expert Tips

The key to a crispy vegan french toast is first to really squeeze that liquid out by pressing the tofu. I use towel or paper towel on a cookie sheet, put the tofu down, then add more towel and a bunch of really heavy items. You should find the towels are pretty wet about 20 or so minutes.

You can press the tofu before or after cutting it. It’s a little faster when you’ve cut it first as they’re more manageable pieces but if you have a tofu press and want to use it on a whole block first, go for it!

The almond flour breading also really helps keep these low carb french toasts super crispy. Do not skip it!

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Want more protein rich breakfast recipes like this vegan french toast recipe? Try these household favourites:

• Sheet Pan Protein Pancake Fingers
• Eggs and Cheese Savoury Protein Waffles
• Keto Egg Cups 5 Ways

What do you think about making french toast out of tofu without TOAST?! Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!