Nitrate & Nitrite Free Vegan Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Total time40 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time20 min
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4 servings
For the custard soak
- 1 cup oat milk
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp fine salt
For the French toast
- 8 slices vegan bread, cut ¾-inch thick (brioche-style or thick sandwich loaf)
- 2 tbsp vegan butter, divided
For the cinnamon swirl
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the vanilla glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp oat milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
In a large shallow bowl or baking dish, whisk together the oat milk, cornstarch, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and no lumps remain.
- 2
Lay the bread slices in the custard soak in a single layer and let them rest for 2 minutes per side, pressing gently so the soak absorbs into the bread. The slices should feel heavy and saturated but not falling apart.
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