Food on a stick is always a fun way to eat! These Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast Skewers are perfect for a kid-friendly breakfast or snack! These French toast skewers are vegan, allergy-free, great for camping, or a summer party! This quick & easy recipe is great for picky eaters and ideal for dipping without the mess or sticky hands!
The ultimate breakfast kabob! Breakfast should never be boring (if it is, you're doing it wrong!); one way to guarantee a morning smile is with some French toast...on a stick! Any food on a stick tends to be a bit more fun! It adds to the eating experience and takes typical French toast to a whole other level! Whether you're looking for a fun summer treat or an easy way to get the kids to actually eat their breakfast, these gluten-free grilled French toast skewers may just be the answer!
Ingredients for gluten-free French toast skewers
You only need 7 ingredients, including the skewers! I used super long wooden kabob skewers that I had but had to cut them myself since I opted to use my grill pan on the stove. You can use any type of grill, which I outlined in this post. I'd suggest using skewers that are between 6 to 8 inches. If you don't have skewers, but you do have wooden chopsticks, those would work perfectly as well! As long as they're safe for cooking (and eating)!
- Wooden Skewers
- Gluten-Free Bread
- Canned Coconut Milk
- Chickpea Flour
- Nutritional Yeast
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Sweetener (optional)
How to make grilled French toast skewers
These grilled breakfast skewers take a bit more work than simple grilled French toast, but nothing you can't handle! You'll still need lightly toasted or stale gluten-free bread to start, but you'll be cutting the bread slices into cubes! I left the crust on my bread slices, but you can remove the crust if desired. Once you have a bowl of bread cubes...
- Take a wooden skewer and slide about 4 or 5 (depends on the size of your bread) cubes onto the kabob (covering the pointy end).
- In a wide, shallow bowl, mix together your vegan French toast slurry.
- Dip your bread kabobs in the mixture to fully coat.
- Grill the French toast skewers for about 2-4 minutes on each side, until you see those nice grill marks!
Perfect healthy breakfast for kids
Carbs and sugar seem to be a theme when it comes to children's breakfast options. Standard French toast is the definition of that. It won't leave them satisfied for long, but with a few simple swaps, you can make French toast healthy, allergy-free, and fun at the same time! They'll entice any picky eater and they won't even know this French toast is "healthy"! These French toast kabobs are:
- Gluten-Free
- Top 8 Allergen-Free, no eggs, dairy, nuts, peanuts, or soy!
- Vegan
- Oil and Sugar-Free (if you want them to be!)
- A great mix of carbohydrates, fats, and protein! Whole grain gluten-free bread + coconut milk fats + chickpea flour protein!
Maybe the most important selling point is how mess-free these skewers are! No need to drench the French toast in sticky syrup, since the sticks allow hands to be kept clean and easy dipping action to occur! Everyone can have a customized dipping option too.
Dipping ideas for French toast skewers:
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Fruit Jams, Jellies, Butters
- Seed (or Nut) Butters
- Sugar-Free Syrups
- Applesauce
- No dips? Sprinkle with Powdered Sweeteners and Cinnamon!
Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast Skewers
Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast Skewers (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
Food on a stick is always a fun way to eat! These Gluten-Free Grilled French Toast Skewers are perfect for a kid-friendly breakfast or snack! These French toast skewers are vegan, allergy-free, great for camping, or a summer party! This quick & easy recipe is great for picky eaters and ideal for dipping without the mess or sticky hands!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 10 Skewers 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8-10 Wooden Skewers
- 8 Slices of Gluten-Free Bread (lightly toasted or stale)
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Light Canned Coconut Milk
- ¼ Cup Chickpea Flour
- 2 TB Granulated Erythritol (or preferred sweetener, optional)
- 1 TB Nutritional Yeast
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prep your gluten-free bread by lightly toasting it if fresh or leaving it stale, then cutting the 8 slices into 1-inch cubes.
- Slide about 4-5 cubes of bread on each skewer, right through the inside middle of the bread, covering the pointy end of the skewer.
- In a wide bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients for the slurry.
- Preheat the grill you'll be using over medium-high heat, oiled or greased well.
- Dip each breaded skewer in the slurry mixture until nicely coated before placing each skewer directly on the grill grates to cook.
- Cook the French toast skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until they're crisp and have nicely browned grill marks.
- Serve right away with your desired dipping sauces and toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Skewers
Not only are these gluten-free French toast skewers perfect for a fun summer kids breakfast, BUT they're also great for a family camping trip, after-school snack, or summer party! It's a perfect recipe for summer breakfast fun or just a great summer (or fall) grilling treat! Who could possibly say no to perfect, not-soggy, crispy grilled French toast on a stick?
More healthy kid-friendly breakfasts:
- Mini Cinnamon Pancake Bites
- Cinnamon French Toast Bites
- Dippable Applesauce Waffles
- Mini Chickpea Flour Frittata Bites
So tell me:
+ What will you be dipping your French toast skewers in?
———————————————-
Stay connected: Facebook: Strength and Sunshine Twitter: @RebeccaGF666 Instagram: rebeccagf666 Pinterest: RebeccaGF666 Bloglovin’: Strength and Sunshine
Miz Helen
What a great idea and so yummy! I'll be making this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Enjoy!
Sarah-Marie Collins
We'll definitely be giving these a go. The boys would absolutely love them!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know they will!
Caitlin
These look oh so tasty! What a fun idea to make!
Caitlin
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks, Caitlin.
Grace
Oh my, these look so delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Glad you think so, Grace.
shan
Love all of your GF recipes. This one looks so amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks.
Christa
One of my favorite things about your recipes is how you can turn an old staple into something new and exciting. These skewers are such a creative and fun way to eat French toast. Love it s much!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah, thank you so much! Food should always be fun!
Rachel R Ritlop
omg yes yes yes! these look too delicious!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? So fun!
Marina
I definetely have to try these. Just saved your recipe. Will let you know x
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy them, Marina!
Amberly
These look yummy! I love the presentation!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Aren't they so fun?
Amanda
I mean, everything is better on a skewer, right?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Food on a stick never fails to please!
Heather
French toast on a skewer is such a fun idea! I bet my kids would love this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Perfect summer/fall camping food!
Marta
This is going to be great for those back-to-school breakfasts!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That would be fun to "ease" them back in!
Cynthia
Thanks for this recipe! My future daughter-in-law has Celiac's disease and is gluten free all the way. I am basically new to the gluten free life and am looking to expand my knowledge, allowing me to make her feel welcome to our family and in our home, so thanks again for this delicious addition.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes, if she has celiac disease, "gluten-free" is not an option, nor is it a diet. It is a strict lifestyle.
cait
well this looks amazing not only being gluten free but also vegan! my gf was just looking for a fun recipe like this to try and ill def pass it on- yummy, delicious and easy to make - def a go too for our family!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
For sure a new family favorite!