Gather around the breakfast table for the best healthy french toast recipe you’ve ever tried. Made with healthier swaps like almond milk, coconut oil and fresh-squeezed orange juice, this healthy french toast recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
I come from a long line of French Toast connoisseurs. My Mom is basically the queen of all French Toast so I’m really giving her a run for her money on this one. Hey Mom… How did I do? Truthfully, this recipe isn’t that different from Mama Maven’s, albeit a bit healthier and with a few extra add-ins to make it the ultimate. I love experimenting and when you have as good of a base as Mama Maven’s recipe, it makes it easy.
The Key to The Best French Toast
The key to making the best healthy french toast is the bread. Don’t skimp on this. I like using a loaf of local sourdough but challah subs in well here too (this is Mama Maven’s favorite). If you’re gluten-free, go for your favorite gluten-free bread. No one should feel left out here! But in our house, we love a good loaf of crusty sourdough.
Healthy French Toast Ingredients
- Thick-cut bread – sourdough, challah or whole grain are my top picks!
- Eggs
- Almond milk
- Orange juice – a key ingredient!
- Vanilla extract and almond extract – Gotta have both… trust me on this!
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg – another key ingredient.
- Maple syrup
- Coconut oil
Perhaps most importantly, enjoy this recipe in the company of good people. Though not included in the list of ingredients, I truly believe what makes this recipe is the people I get to share it with. French toast is a “gather” food. You can’t really just make one slice. Whether it’s for a crowd or just you and some loved ones, sit down, eat it slowly, relish in the taste and feel free to admit that it’s the best healthy french toast recipe you’ve ever tried!
How to Make Healthy French Toast
STEP 1: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, almond milk, orange juice, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup.
STEP 2: Place half of the mixture into a shallow dish. Add the bread, four slices at a time and allow to soak for 2 minutes on each side.
STEP 3: Cook on a preheated skillet with coconut oil for 2-3 minutes per slide or until golden brown.
STEP 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the remaining four slices of bread.
STEP 5: Serve immediately with maple syrup, fruit or toppings of choice.
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Gather around the breakfast table for the best healthy french toast recipe you’ve ever tried. Made with healthier swaps like almond milk, coconut oil and fresh-squeezed orange juice, this healthy french toast recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 slices of thick-cut bread (I like sourdough, challah or whole-grain)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (plus more for topping)
- 2 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl whisk together eggs, almond milk, orange juice, vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and maple syrup.
- Place half of mixture into a shallow dish.
- Add bread 4 slices at a time and allow to soak for 2 minutes on each side.
- Cook over medium heat with coconut oil for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked until desired taste.
- Repeat with remaining 4 slices and egg mixture.
- Serve immediately with maple syrup, fruit or toppings of choice.
Keywords: Healthy french toast, french toast recipe, sourdough french toast
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- Coconut Waffles
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19 Comments
Brittany Rose
January 19, 2020 at 9:51 pmI made this French toast this morning for a Sunday brunch. It was a huge hit! I loved the taste of the almond extract and the orange juice! This will be my go to recipe from now on! Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!
★★★★★
Jade
January 15, 2020 at 8:15 amLove it
★★★★★
Jean Krause
February 27, 2019 at 11:24 amThank you for the links to so many delicious recipes this morning. They all are going to rate 5 stars in my book.
Brie
January 24, 2019 at 11:28 amHow many calories in these???
duc thu
March 21, 2018 at 10:54 pmIt’s hard to resist @@
★★★★★
Ushmana Rai
February 22, 2018 at 1:05 pmI didn’t know orange juice went so well in french toast. Loved your little twist of adding the nutmeg, the taste is so smooth with cinnamon. Thanks for the amazing recipe! All the love from Nepal!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
February 21, 2018 at 2:08 pmDefinitely let me know, Alyssa! Enjoy lovely!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
February 20, 2018 at 12:46 pmYes! Dave’s Killer Bread makes for awesome French Toast!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
February 19, 2018 at 3:39 pmThanks lovely! Enjoy!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
February 19, 2018 at 3:39 pmThanks babes! It’s a weekend staple around here!
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
February 19, 2018 at 3:38 pmAw thank you so much!!!
Gloria
February 15, 2018 at 3:47 pmLooks Awesome! I see you use a cast iron pan? I’m currently looking for a good option to replace non-stick pans. Thank you
Davida @ The Healthy Maven
February 19, 2018 at 3:34 pmI adore my Lodge Cast-Iron! It’s one of the best and most used kitchen items I own! http://amzn.to/2CvNBuT