Breakfast just got even more fun! Gluten-Free Cinnamon French Toast Bites that are allergy-free, vegan, and perfect for little hands! An easy recipe perfect for a healthy weekend treat! Kid-loved and mom-approved!
The way to my heart? Breakfast. Literally, just serve me breakfast and we can be best friends forever. Just make sure it’s carbs and sweetness; no savory please! One of the “homemade” breakfasts my mom would make my brother and I when I was younger was French Toast. She always felt like pancakes were so easy to burn, but French toast was a bit easier.
I remember pouring syrup on and having my mom cut them up into bitable pieces for me. But I also remember them tasting super “eggy” and having the worst full-feeling and stomachache afterwards. That’s why there shall be no eggs and obviously to no gluten now-a-days! Still, the syrup “soggy bread” classic will always be near and dear, don’t get me wrong!
Of course, knowing me, I finally needed to look up why French toast was called “French” toast. It stated back in the 5th century AD by the Romans and was called “Pan Dulcis”. But then it evolved over time and the modern version is supposedly credited to an innkeeper named Joseph French (read about it here). So, it’s not French at all, it’s Roman and just stale bread dipped in egg and milk, and then fried. I’ve taken it upon myself to make it “ultra” modern and allergy-free-inize it!
I also made it super easy (and healthy) for all you mommas to prepare for the kiddos! Since I’m still floundering on being a “child”, my recipe development can please both. This French toast you cut up before you even make it in the pan! Super easy and cooks up even quicker! For the allergy-free “egg” mixture, we use chickpea flour and a sprinkle of nooch for that classic taste. A hefty dose of cinnamon, pan-fry, and BAM….Breakfast is served! When it’s done, it’s all ready to serve at the table with a “pool” of syrup for dipping! This way, if you don’t want it “soggy”, dipping the individual pieces combats that rather well! Obviously, we all know dippable breakfasts are THE best! What kid doesn’t love finger food that’s dippable, heck, what “adult” doesn’t?
Gluten-Free Cinnamon French Toast Bites (Allergy-Free, Vegan)
Gluten-Free Cinnamon French Toast Bites (Allergy-Free, Vegan)
Breakfast just got even more fun! Gluten-Free Cinnamon French Toast Bites that are allergy-free, vegan, and perfect for little hands! An easy recipe perfect for a healthy weekend treat! Kid-loved and mom-approved!
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 4 Slices of Gluten-Free Bread (toasted)
- 2 Tsp Coconut Oil
“Egg” Mixture:
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- 1/4 Cup Chickpea Flour
- 1 TB Nutritional Yeast
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Toppings:
Instructions
- Toast your bread and then cut the slices into cubes.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the “egg” mixture and whisk it together.
- Dump all the toasted bread cubes in the mixture and toss to coat.
- Heat the 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a pan over medium heat before you all the soaked bread cubes.
- Pan-fry the cubes for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
This recipe serves to people, but feel free to make as many batches are you need! Cinnamon French Toast Bites do not last long in any kitchen…trust me 😉 Time to toast up some bread, dip it in “egg”, fry it up, and get dunking! Mmmm, I can smell the cinnamon from here! Enjoy!
So tell me:
+ What are your favorite French toast toppings?
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Nicole | The Professional Mom Project says
I’ve always wondered how to make French toast vegan! Now i know!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Gotta to try it yourself now!
Farrah says
This looks and sounds so darn good! 😀 I love that you made em’ in bite-sized form! <3
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
I just have a thing for fun food 😉
Veronika Sykorova says
Yay a vegan french toast! I’m gonna try this today because I have some chickpea flour I don’t know what to do with.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
French toast for sure! It’s what chickpea flour was made for 😉
Miz Helen says
Your French Toast Bites look fabulous!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Eileen Kelly says
Love this recipe! My oldest daughter was a vegetarian. Recently has gone gluten-free and vegan. This is perfect. I am going to make this for her. Perfect for after one of her long runs
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It will fuel her right up!
Bethany says
This looks amazing! Love how you can just pick them up and dunk them in the syrup like that!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, right? The best way!
Menaka Bharathi says
Looks truly delicious! I love the colours and the soft look.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Not sure this is very colorful! Ha!
Sue says
This is a yummy breakfast treat Rebecca. I’ve pinned and shared on social media.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
kimmythevegan says
Oh I have fond memories of my dad making this for breakfast. I would actually ask for it as my special Birthday breakfast as it was my favourite thing ever =) As I can no longer tolerate dairy, eggs or gluten – this version suits me better. Sounds super yummy, more grown up, but still fun =)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Nothing beats some parent-made French toast!
apsara says
I’m so glad to find a plant-based alternative to French toast. This looks fabulous. Love the addition of nutritional yeast too. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It gives it that perfect “eggy” kind of taste!
Jenn says
I would have a hard time sharing this with the kids. I think I’d want it all to myself!! All that cinnamon! It looks so good, Rebecca!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, well that’s okay too!
Amy Cotton says
These look SO good! Can’t wait to try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
Catherine says
Oh yum – these look AMAZING. Great recipe. I’ll be trying these tomorrow!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Awesome! Let me know!
Kelly @ North Country Nest says
These look amazing and the chickpea – nutritional yeast mixture is so creative and intriguing! I can’t wait to give these a try 🙂
Best,
Kelly
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It’s the best way to do it!
Donna says
Oh I love your no-egg mixture!! I have never been a fan of french toast exactly because of that too-much-egg full tummy feeling afterwards, but this mixture sounds delicious and a lot lighter!! I will definitely be trying this out with the kids
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The chickpea flour does the job!
Uma says
I never tried this. I have to make this soon.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Enjoy.
Hope says
These look fantastic, french toast with no eggs! Very clever 🙂 I will be passing this on to my friend who’s little boy has an egg allergy. Perfect for little ones who love to dip!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Fantastic! Thank you!
Liv says
This looks great! I just love that you can dip! Great post!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
Love these bites!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thanks!
jill conyers says
Rebecca this makes me want to stay home from work so I can make these. Pinned for menu planning. On multiple boards haha
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Fantastic! Hope you get to enjoy some soon!
Manju | Cooking Curries says
Cinnamon french toast is always a favorite here. The small bites are perfect for little hands!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yes! So good!
Linda @ Veganosity says
I used to make something like this for my kids when they were little. So good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Ah, happy kids!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
What a great breakfast option! This recipe is worth a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yes it is!
Sharon says
These would be a perfect way to start our mornings! Delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Of course!
Amanda says
These look so yummy, my toddler will have a blast dipping them (and I will too!).
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
The best part!
Celeste Noland says
Egg-less French Toast? You’re amazing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Eggs will kill you 😉
Nicole Dawson says
So great to see your “egg” mixture didn’t use tofu to keep it Top 8 free. Sounds yummy and perfect for my kiddos too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Well I’m the one with a soy allergy!
Nicole Dawson says
Oh bummer! My Xander is sensitive to it but thankfully its one he is not ANA to. We still try to avoid it though.
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
I absolutely love french toast and so does Lynne and she would love your alternative version too.
Pinned!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you, Neil! xoxo
Mary says
French toast isn’t from France. That’s a fun fact. Thanks for the recipe Rebecca
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Enjoy!
Kortney // Allergy Girl Eats says
Interesting fact about French toast. Who knew it wasn’t from France! These bites look so yummy.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, silly food names!
Pretty Patel says
I love french toast, it’s the best. Great vegan version of a classic recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
It is great! Thanks!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
Interesting! I love that you’re thickening a batter with chickpea flour. These look delish!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Well, we don’t do eggs here! Vegan and allergy-free always!
Casey the College Celiac says
YUM! What a great way to dress up some gluten free bread!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Always a way to make it taste just a tad better 😉
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says
French toast in any form is always a win in my house. Love these dippable bites!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
So true!
nadia says
Sounds absolutely delish 😀 Especially dipped in maple syrup! P.S. Breakfast is the way to my heart too 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, it brings the greatest joy!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
You had me at cinnamon! Wait until my boyfriend sees this recipe…he is going to be so excited!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, brings out the kid in all of us!
Hannah says
I love when you make foods like this into “bites” because that’s usually how I eat them anyway! I always tear and dip my pancakes and french toast 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Small bitable foods are just the best 😉
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
My kids are going to love these! And I love how easy they are to make.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Ah, yes they will!
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says
Proper comfort food reinvented for today. Love this recipe, and family friendly too
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Thank you!
Shannon says
Oh my gosh, yes! I love french toast, but it is even more fun when they are bit sized! Great recipe.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Bite-sized makes everything that much better 😉
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
Oh my goodness this is such a fun breakfast treat! My kids would love these.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yay, thank you!! It is FUN!
Julia Mueller says
I think you just found the way to my heart, too! I’m looooving these bites of deliciousness! And seriously digging my new-found use for chickpea flour! I have some in the pantry and didn’t know what to do with it….ALL the French toast bites for me, please!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
When in doubt, that chickpea flour always gets used for breakfasts! From French toast to vegan omelettes!
The Food Hunter says
I love the idea of doing bite sized pieces. I will need to try this soon
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
All the more fun when bite-sized!
Nico @ yumsome says
This looks amazing, it really does. That pour gif is food porn right there! LOL!
I actually prefer savoury French toast, so on the odd occasion that I do make it, I use Indian spices in the mix, and a bit of chopped fresh green chilli and red onion. It’s really, really good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Haha, thank you!
Ah, so just “toast” not the classic breakfast!
Carol A Cassara says
My dream dish! Pinning! What a brilliant recipe this is and my fave tastes. Must try this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Fantastic! Thanks!
Platter Talk says
My kids are going to love this! Perfect for breakfast or snack.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Yes! Thank you!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Rebecca – that chickpea mix substituted for egg is genius – as are these gluten and egg free cinnamon french toast bites! BTW – I did not know that French toast was made by the Romans – seems like they were the creators of all sorts of fun recipes!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
They invented some useful things 😉