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Lemon Vanilla Gluten Free French Toast {Vegan Option}

by Lindsay Cotter Ā· 02/08/2016

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★★★★★ 5 from 5 reviews

Honey Lemon Vanilla Gluten Free French Toast. Simple yet delicious flavors, easy to make, no eggs needed, and vegan Friendly! This Gluten Free French Toast breakfast is a hit for weekend brunch or for kids. Perfect for freezing and making ahead too. But the sauce.. that honey lemon cream sauce… it’s a must!

Honey Lemon Vanilla Gluten Free French Toast. Simple yet delicious flavors, easy to make, no eggs needed, and vegan Friendly! This Gluten Free French Toast breakfast is a hit for weekend brunch or for kids. Perfect for freezing and making ahead too. But the sauce.. that honey lemon cream sauce... it's a must!

Sunday Mornings are my favorite. There’s something about them that makeĀ want to stay in my pajamas for longer and cook upĀ a good breakfast or brunch. And as long as I can remember, pancakes, eggs, or French toast have been on our regular Sunday Breakfast rotation.

That being said, guess what next Sunday is?

Did your eyes just fill up with little cartoon hearts? Ha ha yes, it is Valentine’s Day. A day where we loveĀ on each other, wait… I mean a day whereĀ we express our love for each other. A verb. TO LOVE (show appreciation, kindness, mushy emotions, etc). Ā AsĀ mentioned before, making food is definitely Ā how I show love and appreciation towards others, especially towards my husband.Ā And as you can see, he’s definitely a breakfast man!

ButĀ  here’s a little backstory for you. When I first learned I had to start implementingĀ a gluten-free diet, over eight years ago, breakfast was tortuous for me. In fact, I think thought of making French toast give me anxiety. At the time,Ā there was a very limited amount ofĀ GOOD TASTINGĀ gluten free foods, andĀ no such thing as gluten-free French toast. Well, at least that I was aware of. Trying to fix a delicious Sunday breakfast for usĀ was depressing. Ā And I’m sorry, but rice cereal or eggs and rice cakesĀ just did not cut it.

Honey Lemon Vanilla Gluten Free French Toast. Simple yet delicious flavors, easy to make, no eggs needed, and vegan Friendly! This Gluten Free French Toast breakfast is a hit for weekend brunch or for kids. Perfect for freezing and making ahead too. But the sauce.. that honey lemon cream sauce... it makes this FRENCH TOAST SHINE!

Yes, I was a big ball of anxiousness and confusion. And you know what? My husband is the one who really pushed me to learn more and to helped me embrace the gluten freeĀ  diet (cooking and all). He’s the one that bought me dozens of books on gluten-free living, he would help me research gluten-free options at restaurants so that I didn’t feel overwhelmed when we dining out. And he would would be patient while I read every label at the grocery store, checking for gluten.

But I think the most important, and (most impactful)Ā thing that he did to support me during this transition was that he himself embraced it. Ā And still does today. Okay maybe just 80% of the time. Ha ha.

I never asked him to eat gluten freeĀ for me, he just simply wanted to support. And goodness I love him more for that!

Today I’m raising a gluten free TOAST (A Valentine’s Day FRENCH TOAST) to my husband.Ā He deserves more but let’s just start with a tall stack of goodness, ok?Ā A Valentine’s Day breakfast made with all his favorite flavors and toppings.

There’s honey, because my husband has forever been obsessedĀ with honeycomb flavors (and he’s my honey, mwah!). Ā And lemon vanilla because the manĀ just loves anything sweet and lemon! Lemon shortbread, lemon bars, lemon pie, or lemon cream.

Now, about this gluten-free French toast. Well, it’s vegan friendly and gluten-freeĀ but there is so much more! AndĀ I promise you it does not taste bland like gluten-free. In fact, this egg free french toastĀ batterĀ definitely still tastes like traditional batter and here’s how —> COMBINEĀ Ā Chia (grinded down), honey, almond milk, vanilla, dash of sea salt, cinnamon, and …. nutritional yeast.Ā  Really!Ā Nutritional yeastĀ gives it an eggy taste! It is optional, ALTHOUGH IĀ HIGHLY recommend it, YUM!)

Honey Lemon Vanilla Gluten Free French Toast batter ingredients (egg free)

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Lemon Vanilla Gluten Free French Toast (Vegan Option)


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2
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Honey Lemon Vanilla Gluten Free French Toast {Vegan Friendly}


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond milk (regular or vanilla)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
  • 1 tbsp chia grinded up (which is about 2 tbsp seeds- see notes for make chia flour)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • Dash of sea salt
  • 4–5 pieces of gluten free bread
  • Powdered sugar
  • Lemon slices

Optional LEMON CREAM SAUCE

  • 1–2 tbsp Vegan ButterĀ  or refined coconut oil (softened or melted)
  • 2–3 tbsp honey (Agave for vegan)
  • 1/2 lemon , squeezed
  • Sauce Makes about 1/4 cup so double if you are serving more than 2 people

Instructions

  1. Combine your milk, vanilla, chia flour (see notes), cinnamon, salt, nutritional yeast, and optional honey in a large mixing bowl. Mix and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  2. While the batter is sitting. Preheat griddle or frying pan to medium high (350F). Use oil/butter and spread it even.
  3. Once batter and sit for 10 minutes, dip bread into batter (one at a time) and place on griddle. Make sure not to soak it too much or bread will fall apart. Fry for 3-4 minutes and then CAREFULLY use a spatula to flip and fry/cook another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Repeat until all pieces of bread are cooked and placed on a plate.
  5. Next combine your butter, honey, and lemon in a small cup and stir until it’s made into a sauce.
  6. Pour over french toast and garnish with lemon slices and powdered sugar. Sauce Makes about 1/4 cup so double if you are serving more than 2 people

Notes

For chia flour, just combine 2-3 tbsp chia seed in a high powered mixer/blender. Use 1 tbsp of that for the chia flour.

For non vegan version replace chia and nutritional yeast, with one egg instead.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 10 min
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: fry
  • Cuisine: american

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pieces w/ sauce
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 19 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: vegan, french toast, gluten free, dairy free, breakfast

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Don’t worry egg lovers, I gave you the egg option as well. Both were great! Oh and did i mention the sauce? Ya, just lemon, honey, and butter or coconut butter. FLIPPING AMAZING!

Honey Lemon Vanilla Gluten Free French Toast. Simple yet delicious flavors, easy to make, no eggs needed, and vegan Friendly! This Gluten Free French Toast breakfast is a hit for weekend brunch or for kids. Perfect for freezing and making ahead too. But the sauce.. that honey lemon cream sauce... it makes this FRENCH TOAST SHINE!

Honey Lemon Vanilla Gluten Free French Toast. Simple yet delicious flavors, easy to make, no eggs needed, and vegan Friendly! This Gluten Free French Toast breakfast is a hit for weekend brunch or for kids. Perfect for freezing and making ahead too. But the sauce.. that honey lemon cream sauce... it makes this FRENCH TOAST SHINE!

Hmmmm,Ā I’m beginning to think that this gluten-free French toast recipe is all about supporting each other’s allergy friendlyĀ diets. Can you feel the love?Ā <3

Gluten-free, egg free, paleo,vegan, or whatever lifestyle makes you feel healthy and happy, just remember to thank those that support you through it. Because restoring your health (both mental and physical) literallyĀ takes a village.

Cheers!

LC

Honey Lemon Vanilla Gluten Free French Toast. Simple yet delicious flavors, easy to make, no eggs needed, and vegan Friendly! This Gluten Free French Toast breakfast is a hit for weekend brunch or for kids. Perfect for freezing and making ahead too. But don't forget the sauce.. that honey lemon cream sauce! #gfsquad

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Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch

Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. Andrina Mathew says

    12/05/2018 at 7:41 AM

    delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. jill conyers says

    02/24/2016 at 4:33 AM

    How did I miss this? I haven’t had french toast in forever. Time to change that.

    Reply
  3. Kate @KateMovingForward says

    02/22/2016 at 2:13 PM

    MMM!! This looks so great! I love french toast and don’t make it often enough. šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/23/2016 at 10:49 AM

      Let me know if you try it Kate!

      Reply
  4. Jess @hellotofit says

    02/14/2016 at 4:17 PM

    You had me at French Toast. And then you REALLY had me at lemon cream sauce.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/15/2016 at 8:16 AM

      i licked that sauce clean!!! so good

      Reply
  5. Taylor @Food Faith Fitness says

    02/12/2016 at 9:38 PM

    Your hubby seriously sounds like one amazing man! You guys are both so lucky to have eachother. I remember the torture when caleb first went gluten free…it was like the world ended!
    Now, this French Toast. I want it for breakfast EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Who knew that nutritional yeast would be the secret! Pinned!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    02/11/2016 at 12:27 AM

    Your husband sounds like a special man, well deserving of this delicious Valentine’s Day breakfast! I’m so excited for another use for the nutritional yeast I recently bought!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/11/2016 at 9:54 PM

      yay! let me know if you try them JEss!

      Reply
  7. Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says

    02/10/2016 at 6:47 PM

    Oh man, French toast is one of my most favourite things in the world. I’m intrigued by the nutritional yeast, but…I’ll give it a shot šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/10/2016 at 10:34 PM

      it makes it really buttery/eggy! i was impressed!

      Reply
  8. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    02/10/2016 at 6:31 PM

    There is nothing like french toast on a Weekend morning! I love the unexpected addition of lemon. SO tasty.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/10/2016 at 10:35 PM

      yes, amen to that! totally worth slowing down for too!

      Reply
  9. Kerri Olkjer says

    02/10/2016 at 4:48 PM

    I just drooled on my phone… my kids will love these!

    Reply
  10. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    02/10/2016 at 3:48 PM

    I never thought I’d be speechless over French toast but then again, you never cease to amaze me! Absolutely gorgeous Lindsay! What a perfect way to show some love to your special man <3

    Reply
  11. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    02/10/2016 at 2:24 PM

    These sound amazing! I love that it’s vegan friendly too!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/10/2016 at 2:30 PM

      Thanks Megan! I hope you get to try it!

      Reply
  12. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    02/10/2016 at 12:24 PM

    Beautiful! I’m so curious about the nutritional yeast in there- I never would have thought to add it. And you know? I’m just realizing I don’t even think our girls know what french toast is!! Yikes! We’ll have to make these for a weekend breakfast.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/10/2016 at 3:01 PM

      it actually made it taste more eggy! which i loved! you can totally use eggs but this was something i wanted to try. Let me know if you do.

      Reply
  13. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

    02/10/2016 at 5:06 AM

    absolutely lobe the combo of honey and vanilla.
    And it’s awesome that it’s vegan!

    Reply
    • nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

      02/10/2016 at 5:08 AM

      LOVE! not lobe…

      Reply
      • Cotter Crunch says

        02/10/2016 at 8:09 AM

        haha i do that all the time! yay LOVE!

        Reply
  14. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    02/09/2016 at 2:06 PM

    That Kiwi of your’s is definitely a keeper! Gluten free choices sure have come a long way in recent years – speaking of which – what a fantastic breakfast this would be! I don’t think I’ve ever ever had a honey lemon vanilla flavored french toast – like EVA!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/09/2016 at 5:56 PM

      he’s a keeper for sure! and I am so thankful. ps. I’m so thankful for you too. Mwah!

      Reply
  15. Summer says

    02/09/2016 at 9:46 AM

    Oh my goodness! Terrible case of drooling here! This looks amazing ♄

    summerdaisy.net

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/09/2016 at 1:48 PM

      yay! drooling allowed. xxoo

      Reply
  16. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    02/09/2016 at 9:45 AM

    Aw that is so sweet about your hubby eating GF with you šŸ™‚ HONEYCOMB, it must be the New Zealand/OZ thing. When I was in Australia they had honeycomb flavored EVERYTHING. The honeycomb Tim Tam’s were my fave… hee hee. They also had this FABULOUS honeycomb malted chocolate milk that I dream about pretty much every day.
    This french toast looks amazing, as I am also now a sucker for anything honey (and lemon) šŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/09/2016 at 1:47 PM

      yes! it’s everywhere and my husband is OBSESSED with hokey pokey. haha. did you have that in australia?

      Reply
      • Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

        02/17/2016 at 3:43 PM

        Lol I’m not sure I know what hokey pokey is!

        Reply
        • Cotter Crunch says

          02/17/2016 at 7:38 PM

          haha well me need to get you some!

          Reply
  17. jennifer says

    02/09/2016 at 9:20 AM

    Fabulous! The next time life gives me lemons, I know what I’m making!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/09/2016 at 1:50 PM

      or just come over and we can make together, yes?

      Reply
  18. Jess @hellotofit says

    02/09/2016 at 8:20 AM

    Honey and lemon is such a sweet combo šŸ™‚ I haven’t made French toast in a hot minute! The last time I made it there was Challah bread involved.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/10/2016 at 8:15 AM

      well now i want challah!

      Reply
  19. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    02/09/2016 at 8:10 AM

    Nutritional yeast to the sauce?! No kidding! That sounds freaking epic. And it’s pretty amazing how far allergy-friendly things have come, eh? It makes my heart do all sorts of happy dances when I come across things labelled “peanut-free,” because that totally wasn’t a thing back in the day. And I would love you if you fed me these for breakfast. Heck, I love you anyways, but you know what I mean šŸ˜‰

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/09/2016 at 1:49 PM

      i know! praise God for allergy friendly food now. and ones that don’t suck. haha. come over!

      Reply
  20. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    02/09/2016 at 6:27 AM

    I’m with your man. I love anything sweet and lemony too. Also, I’d say between the two of us we’ve got some good ones: supportive and amazing. I’ll take it, along with a side of this French toast, gluten free and all.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/09/2016 at 8:03 AM

      wanna get together this weekend and make breakfast? I mean for our husbands. And then we can part ways after.. because.. you know. ;p

      Reply
  21. Jody - Fit at 58 says

    02/08/2016 at 3:49 PM

    I only make for myself! šŸ™‚ I doubt anyone would eat anything I tried to cook! šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/08/2016 at 5:00 PM

      I will gladly eat any of your FOOD! xxoo

      Reply
  22. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    02/08/2016 at 1:38 PM

    You have one mighty good man. And he has one might good woman. šŸ™‚

    I love the idea of nooch in this… yet another thing to try to sneak past Vegas.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/08/2016 at 2:48 PM

      i think we should create a game where we see what we can get past Vegas! food wise!

      Reply
      • Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

        02/08/2016 at 2:58 PM

        LOL! This could be fun… she HAS stopped asking me what the “secret” ingredient is when I give her something to eat.

        Reply
  23. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    02/08/2016 at 12:31 PM

    This sounds great and I don’t even like french toast haha. There’s something so refreshing about honey and lemon!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/08/2016 at 3:04 PM

      that as me! until i made this. ah ha. LOOOOVED

      Reply
  24. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    02/08/2016 at 10:41 AM

    YUMMY! We had some really good success with dave trying gluten free pizza crust this weekend without much reaction, I would love if he could do bread again (at least every once and awhile for dishes like this). Small steps! I so feel your pain on being “gluten free” overnight dealing with Dave’s allergies. But we are figuring things out! I love this recipe and will try the sauce on pancakes until we are good with bread!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/10/2016 at 7:55 AM

      yes! that’s good! which pizza crust?

      Reply
  25. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    02/08/2016 at 10:15 AM

    The nooch is essential to some good vegan french toast!!
    I love the bright lemon honey flavor!! Great wake-up for the WINTER!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/10/2016 at 8:14 AM

      i knew you would appreciate!

      Reply
  26. Alysia at slim sanity says

    02/08/2016 at 9:30 AM

    Aww cute post šŸ™‚ I definitely love French toast!! Maybe I’ll make his on VDay too…

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/10/2016 at 8:07 AM

      yes! do it! i think baby will like too. LOL!

      Reply
  27. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    02/08/2016 at 8:35 AM

    Next Sunday I will be having my last day of solid food for 48 hours (colonoscopy prep x2) How romantic is that?

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/08/2016 at 8:56 AM

      haha you need a jello party! ugh,i hate those preps

      Reply
  28. rachel @ Athletic avocado says

    02/08/2016 at 8:10 AM

    I love the combo of honey, lemon and vanilla! That sounds amazing with that lemon cream sauce too, Your husband’s one lucky man!

    Reply
  29. Blair says

    02/08/2016 at 7:53 AM

    Wow! This looks delicious!! Honey and lemon is such a spring flavor combo in my opinion…bring on the warmer weather!!

    Reply
  30. Jen says

    02/08/2016 at 7:36 AM

    Your fella is definitely a keeper. So glad he was so supportive! This toast looks outstanding. Never would have thought to add nutritional yeast! I think I need to make this for The Hubs on Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      02/08/2016 at 8:27 AM

      totally game changer and I think you’d love!

      Reply
  31. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    02/08/2016 at 7:07 AM

    Not only is this beautifullllll, but I love the honey lemon vanilla combo! Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or not, I’m game for any excuse to enjoy french toast!

    Reply
  32. Megan @ skinny fitalicious says

    02/08/2016 at 6:07 AM

    I love your mushy Monday talk! I don’t remember the last time I had French toast. That may have to change!

    Reply
  33. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    02/08/2016 at 5:47 AM

    Just clicked that Valentine’s Day is a Sunday! I’m also a Sunday morning fan especially since it’s typically a rest day. I love making pancakes or waffles for my kids as a special breakfast for my family – always with bacon and a couple of eggs on the side šŸ™‚

    Reply

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