Description
This easy French toast without milk is still rich, golden, and delicious perfect for dairy-free mornings using pantry staples. Crispy outside, soft inside, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick bread (day-old works best)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water or orange juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Butter or oil, for the pan
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit, syrup, powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, water or orange juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- 2. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
- 3. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides well.
- 4. Place dipped bread on the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5. Repeat with remaining slices.
- 6. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Orange juice adds a subtle brightness—water works great too.
- Use dairy-free butter to keep it fully dairy-free.
- Try with cinnamon-raisin or sourdough bread for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: french toast without milk, dairy-free french toast, easy french toast, no milk breakfast