Mediterranean Diet Friendly Vegan Stuffed French Toast

Total time45 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time20 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Vegan Stuffed French Toast

A cashew-cream filling swirled with maple syrup and vanilla, then studded with fresh strawberries, tucks neatly between slices of bread before the whole thing gets dipped into a cinnamon-and-nutmeg spiced oat milk batter. That batter, thickened with a touch of cornstarch, soaks into the bread just enough to give it that custardy, French toast texture without turning soggy. Pan-searing brings out a deep golden crust on each side while the center stays soft and warm, and a diagonal slice reveals that pretty ribbon of berry-flecked filling. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, extra berries, and a drizzle of maple syrup, this is a brunch centerpiece that leans on plant-based staples like oats, nuts, and fruit rather than heavy dairy. It's an easy way to bring a produce-forward, whole-food breakfast to the table, and it fits comfortably into a Mediterranean diet-friendly routine. Make it for a weekend crowd or just to treat yourself — either way, it delivers all the indulgence of classic stuffed French toast with ingredients you can feel good about.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the filling

½ cup raw cashews, soaked in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drained
3 tbsp vegan cream cheese
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2 tbsp maple syrup
Chef's tip
Use the same amount; honey is a little thicker and slightly sweeter.
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced

For the dip

1 cup oat milk
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of plain, unsweetened soy milk.
3 tbsp cornstarch
Chef's tip
For thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca flour, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens.
1 tbsp maple syrup
Chef's tip
Use the same amount; honey is a little thicker and slightly sweeter.
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt

For the toast

8 slices vegan bread, cut ¾-inch thick (brioche-style or texas toast preferred)
2 tbsp vegan butter, divided

For serving

powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
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fresh berries, for serving (optional)
maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Chef's tip
Use the same amount; honey is a little thicker and slightly sweeter.

Instructions

1
Place the drained cashews, vegan cream cheese, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a medium mixing bowl. Mash and stir vigorously with a fork until the mixture is smooth and spreadable with no large cashew chunks remaining, about 2 minutes. Fold in the sliced strawberries and set aside.
2
In a large shallow bowl or baking dish, whisk together the oat milk, cornstarch, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and no lumps remain. The batter should be thin and pourable, similar to a light cream.

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