Easy Eggless French Toast

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This easy eggless French toast has crisp, golden edges and soft, airy middles without using eggs.

Making French toast without eggs is easier than you might think. This eggless French toast has crispy, golden edges and soft, airy middles, and I'll show you exactly how to make sure the centers cook through every time.

stack of french toast topped with berries

French Toast Without Eggs

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Years ago, while testing my eggless pancakes, I wondered if I could get the same great results with French toast. After a little experimenting, cornstarch turned out to be the trick. It thickens the milk enough to coat the bread without eggs, giving you crisp edges and a soft middle without the eggy texture French toast can sometimes have. This recipe has been a reader favorite since I first shared it here in 2015, and I hope you enjoy your breakfast.

Ingredients

Bread: Thicker, heartier slices hold the liquid better without falling apart and give you soft, pillowy middles.
Milk: Dairy or non-dairy milk works. I prefer whole milk because its higher fat content gives the French toast a richer texture.
Cornstarch: This is what makes the recipe work without eggs. It thickens the milk mixture and creates that classic French toast texture.
Vanilla extract: Adds sweetness, and it’s a staple in the recipe.
Cinnamon: Adds a warm flavor; you can omit it.

Important: You can make French toast without eggs, and you can make French toast without milk, but not both.

Best French Toast Toppings

French toast toppings can transform a plain stack into a delicious breakfast. Here are a few favorites:

Homemade Blueberry Syrup
Sliced bananas or strawberries
Whipped cream
Cinnamon Syrup or pancake syrup
Powdered sugar
Strawberry Syrup
Cinnamon apples

Laura’s Tips for Perfect French Toast

What bread works best?

Use thicker bread. It absorbs the milk mixture without becoming soggy or falling apart. If using thin white bread or sandwich bread, shorten the soaking time. These are my favorite breads for French toast.

How long do you soak the bread in the liquid?

Soak the bread slices briefly. About 15 seconds per side is enough. Let excess liquid drip back into the dish before transferring the bread to the pan.

Why are my middles wet?

Typically, the pan was too hot, and you flipped the bread too soon because the bottoms were burning or too dark. For this reason, the recipe card below notes to:
Cook over medium heat. This gives the middle enough time to cook before the outside gets too dark.
Give each side enough time. Right before flipping the first side, the edges should start to look cooked, and the bottom should be golden.

How do I know when they’re done?

The French toast is cooked through on both sides when the center feels puffy rather than wet or heavy.

Freezing & Reheating French Toast

Let the French toast cool completely, then freeze it flat (like pancakes), and store it in a freezer bag for 1 to 2 months. Reheat straight from the freezer in the toaster or at 375F in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes. You can also cut the cooked French toast into strips before freezing to make homemade French toast sticks that are easy for kids to reheat and dunk.

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Eggless French Toast

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 6

Total Time: 11

This easy eggless French toast has crisp, golden edges and soft, airy middles without using eggs.

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Watch How It’s Made:

Ingredients

½ cup milk, your favorite
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
2 slices bread, thicker is better

Instructions

Mix:

In a shallow dish with sides, like a pie dish (or similar), combine the milk, cornstarch, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until everything is combined and the cornstarch dissolves.
Place the bread slices in the milk mixture and soak each side for about 15 seconds. In the next step, when you lift the bread slices from the dish onto the pan, let any excess liquid drip back into the dish to keep the French toast from getting soggy.

Cook:

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a non-stick pan. Place the soaked bread slices in the pan and cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, until the bottom lifts easily and turns golden brown.
Using a spatula, flip the French toast pieces over and cook the second side for another 3 minutes. You'll know they're cooked through and ready to be removed from the pan when the middle feels puffy. Remove them from the pan and transfer to a plate.