The BEST Healthy French Toast Recipe

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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