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Strawberry-Banana French Toast

I thought I'd have to give up French toast when I first went vegan, but it wasn't true! It's easy to make with plant-based ingredients--and definitely just as delicious. If strawberries aren't in season, use your favorite fruit. Blueberries would be great!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, brunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 strawberries, tops trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 bananas 1 medium ripe and one very ripe, peeled
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened nondairy milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Vegan butter for cooking and serving
  • 3 slices day-old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
  • Real maple syrup for serving

Method
 

  1. Prepare the fruit. Place the strawberries in a small bowl. Thinly slice the less-rip banana and add it to the bowl. Set aside.
  2. Mix the batter. Place the riper banana in a medium bowl. Mash with the back of a fork, then whisk in the milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Cook the French toast. Heat a large pan over medium heat and melt just enough butter to coat the pan. Dip the pieces of bread into the milk mixture until both sides are completely coated, then place in the hot pan. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, until lightly golden brown.
  4. Serve. Place the French toast and top with slices of fruit, vegan butter, and maple syrup.

Notes

Ingredient Info: You may be wondering why it is important to use the riper banana in the batter. Bananas become sweeter as they ripen so of course we don't want to eat green bananas. But they are also easier to mash and whisk into the batter, the riper (softer) they are.