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5 from 7 reviews

This easy french toast recipe makes the ultimate breakfast! It requires just 3 main ingredients and you can whip it up in 10 minutes. It’s perfect for meal prep and you can make it with regular milk or dairy free!

Two slices of french toast on a white plate with maple syrup and berries on top. A small bowl of berries is in the background.

French toast and pancakes are my two favorite breakfasts, I could truly eat them every single day.

Plus, I am always up for a breakfast recipe that I can prepare beforehand. Whether it’s my fluffy oat milk pancakes or this dairy free french toast recipe, I love having yummy options for breakfast all week.

This french toast recipe can easily be customized and you can use any kind of bread you’d like. I love topping mine with homemade coconut whipped cream and sliced berries!

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5 stars

“Sooo good! I used sourdough bread and topped it with fresh raspberries and maple syrup! Amazing….” 

Kate
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Why You’ll Love This Easy French Toast

  • You only need 3 basic ingredients to make this recipe! I’ve listed an extra 2 ingredients you can add if you’re looking for a little extra flavor.
  • This is a great breakfast recipe for kids, I make it multiple times a week for my little one!
  • This is also a great meal prep breakfast recipe. I used to make a double batch of this every week to take to the office at my old job.
  • It only takes 10 minutes to prepare and it’s freezer friendly.

Ingredient Notes

french toast ingredients portioned out in bowls on a wood table.
  • Milk: you can use any type of milk here. I’ve tested it with dairy milk and dairy free milk and both are almost identical! 
  • Bread: I like to use sprouted wheat bread, but you can use any other whole wheat bread, rye, sourdough, or white bread. If you use a thicker bread it will soak up more of the egg custard mixture, so you might need to add more milk. To make the french toast gluten free, use your preferred gluten free bread.

How To Make This French Toast

french toast batter in a large white bowl on a wooden table.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

a slice of whole wheat bread soaking in a large white bowl of french toast batter.

Soak the bread in the mixture on both sides.

two slices of whole wheat french toast cooking in a black frying pan.

Cook the french toast!

two slices of whole wheat french toast cooked on one side and flipped to cook the second side in a black frying pan.

Flip and cook the other side, then enjoy!

French Toast Toppings

Here is a list of some of my favorite toppings to add to my french toast:

  • Spreads: use tahini, peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or chocolate hazelnut spread (I like using homemade vegan nutella but you can also use storebought)
  • Jams: I love adding a dollop of jam on top of my french toast. 
  • Fruit: slice up some bananas or chop up some berries to add on top! I also love zesting an orange on top of my french toast or directly in the mixture before soaking the bread.

Other Toppings: drizzle some maple syrup, agave or honey just before serving.

Three slices of french toast stacked on top of each other on a white plate with maple syrup and berries on top.

Recipe Developer Expert Tips

  • I recommend cooking french toast over medium to medium-low heat, if you use high heat you might burn it. When I tested this recipe, I found medium heat was best for achieving that perfect golden brown finish.
  • The french toast can be cooked in cooking spray, oil, or butter. 

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If you make this recipe, let me know how it went in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you! You can also tag me on Instagram or Facebook so I can check it out!

Baking FAQ

These are the topics I’m asked about most frequently:

You can get these answers and more in my frequently asked questions post!

Two pieces of healthy french toast on a plate with mixed berries sprinkled on top
5 from 7 reviews

3 Ingredient Easy French Toast

Gabby Kislanko
This easy french toast requires just 3 main ingredients and you can whip it up in 10 minutes. It’s perfect for meal prep too!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup (167 ml) milk of choice, (dairy free or regular)
  • 8 slices bread of choice, (like whole wheat or sprouted grain)

Optional

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a large, shallow bowl, use a fork or whisk to combine milk, eggs, and cinnamon and vanilla (if using).
  • Place the bread slices one (or two, depending on the size of your bowl) at a time into the egg mixture, letting the mixture soak for a few seconds. Flip the bread to soak the other side. If required, slowly add 2 tablespoons more milk to the mixture if it looks like you won't have enough for 8 slices.
  • Spray a large skillet or griddle with cooking oil, or add a small amount of butter or coconut oil into the pan. Heat the pan on medium heat.
  • Add the soaked slices of bread to the pan, then cook for 2-4 minutes on each side, until slightly golden.
  • Add toppings of choice and enjoy!

Equipment

Large, shallow bowl
Large non-stick pan or griddle

Notes

Note: Depending what kind of bread you use, the bread may absorb more or less of the french toast mixture. This means you may need to slowly add more milk to the egg mixture in order to get 8 pieces of french toast.
Storage and Freezing:
Store the french toast in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat it in a toaster, oven or microwave. 
Freeze the french toast in a single layer in an airtight container for up to one month. You can microwave individual slices from frozen, or let them thaw overnight in the fridge when ready to eat, then reheat in the microwave.
Calories: 101kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0.3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.004g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 118mg, Potassium: 97mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 60IU, Vitamin C: 0.01mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg
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