A special breakfast recipe that will bring out all the smiles! Rainbow Rockin' French Toast that's gluten-free, allergy-free and vegan so you can serve the kids something fun and prove that eating with food allergies is not boring!
If you were born or grew up with food allergies, the only reason it get's hard and becomes isolating is when you go to school with other kids the first time or see that TV commercial for French Toast Crunch and ask your mamma if you can have some. You're world comes to a screeching halt when you realize you're different than everyone else. You can't just eat anything you lay your eyes on. You have to read labels and avoid cross-contamination.
Does that mean you'll never be able to eat the fun foods you see your friends eating, on advertisements, and at the store? Well, honestly...no. You won't be able to. BUT, you can make your own fun food with "free-from" ingredients! I don't let my food allergies stop me from eating fun, exciting, and delicious food. It may take a bit more work and creativity, but it's always well worth it. There is no boring, tasteless, and sad food in my household!
One meal that always has to be over the top no matter what? Breakfast, of course! Breakfast is the one meal of the day where "healthy" can be secondary to taste. For instance, when it's my birthday or some big holiday/celebration, breakfast needs to start the day in the most fun and colorful way possible. It's not like I can just go out for a big breakfast at one of New Jersey's famous dinners, order a big plate of pancakes with whipped cream and pools of syrup. But who says I have to miss out on those big celebratory breakfasts if I don't want to?
No child (young or old) should have to miss out or feel like their only breakfast option is applesauce. You may have to stay home and do some DIY in the kitchen, but the fun is just waiting. If you're a parent, what if it's your kid's birthday, but you're at a loss on what to serve them on that special morning? No longer can they have their favorite cereal or that awesome stack of French toast they saw on the IHOP commercial. What is there was one recipe that could guarantee a smile and be safe to eat? Would you make it?
I think I already know the answer to that one...and you do too 😉 A little pizzaz, a little color, a little sweet fun, while also being gluten-free, vegan, and free of the top 8? It's possible, it's real, this is not a drill, I am no making this up! You're about to learn how to make some Rainbow Rockin' French Toast!
Rainbow Rockin' French Toast (Gluten-free, Allergy-Free, Vegan)
Rainbow Rockin' French Toast (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free, Vegan)
A special breakfast recipe that will bring out all the smiles! Rainbow Rockin' French Toast that's gluten-free, allergy-free and vegan so you can serve the kids something fun and prove that eating with food allergies is not boring!
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 Slices of Gluten-Free Bread (of choice)
- 1 Cup Fruity Rainbow Rocks Cereal
- ½ Cup Lite Culinary Coconut Milk
- ½ Tsp Baking Powder
- ½ Tsp Cinnamon
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- Toppings:
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Vegan Ice Cream (of choice)
- Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
Instructions
- In a wide bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Pour the cup of cereal out on a plate and place next to the bowl.
- Dip each slice of bread in the coconut milk mixture before coating both sides with the cereal on the plate.
- Heat a greased non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and cook both sides of the French toast slices for about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and top with anything you'd like!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
This easy Rainbow Rockin' French Toast recipe will make everyone forget they have food allergies! There is no deprivation and there are no tears! Everyone deserves a special breakfast every now and again! This French toast will be just that! A little crunchy Rainbow Rocks to get not only your "toast" rockin', but YOU rockin' as well 😉
So tell me:
+ Do you go out or plan a special breakfast for birthdays and big celebrations?
———————————————-
Stay connected: Facebook: Strength and Sunshine Twitter: @RebeccaGF666 Instagram: rebeccagf666 Pinterest: RebeccaGF666 Bloglovin’: Strength and Sunshine Google+: Rebecca Pytell
Kat (The Baking Explorer)
Wow this looks so tasty! I will have to re-create it with another cereal as we don't have rainbow rocks in the UK.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes you do! Freedom Foods is a UK company 😛
Mel
Love French toast and yours looks absolutely gorgeous, and so colourful!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Twochicksandamom/Donna
This recipe sounds delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Miz Helen
Your Toast looks delicious and I love the color!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Farrah
Yay! I love how colorful this is! 😀 Those Rainbow Rocks were super good--I was looking for my sample pack today and apparently I ate it already (sigh, haha). I need to make French toast again!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I always forget about French toast, but then I make it and fall in love over and over again! (p.s. I need to text you and tell you something! i keep forgetting!)
Kathleen - Bloggers Lifestyle
That looks like a joyful breakfast to set the day, birthday or not.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Of course!
Julie Christiansen
What an amazing breakfast! Saturday mornings we make a bigger breakfast for the kids and they would love this! Can't wait to try it! Pinning!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Weekends are made for fabulous breakfasts!
kristin mccarthy
My kids would love this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know it!
Cindy Gordon (Vegetarian Mamma)
This looks really delicious! I think my kids would LOVE this fun breakfast! Or we could even have it for dinner!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You would be the best mom 😉
Rhonda Franz
What a fun recipe. All the French toast I make is dairy-free since one of my children is lactose-intolerant. Love the idea of adding crunch with cereal!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They will love this version even more 😉
Sandra Garth
This looks absolutely delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Samantha
Oh my goodness, this looks so amazing! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Amy Stenehjem-Kelsch
I love the colorful presentation! It looks like a fun treat for kids and adults alike.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes it is!
Uma
my daughter will love to have this everyday:)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
She will!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
I love this idea, Rebecca! I've caught my boyfriend eating vegan ice cream for breakfast. Next time I'm going to make him this recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, he will be super happy 😉
Linda @ Veganosity
I'm loving the crunchy aspect of this recipe! Looks good.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Courtney
So fun! I bet it's fun to make this with kids, too. Yay for allergy-friendly eating! :0
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You bet! xo
Sharon
Yummy this looks like a perfect Sunday A.M. recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Sure is!
Emily | Crunchy Mama Science
Aaah these are so fun! Great for a birthday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Totally! Thanks!
Michelle Blackwood
These French toasts are some of the prettiest I have seen!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Platter Talk
Our kids are going to just LOVE this for a special breakfast! Maybe first day of spring?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That sounds perfect to me!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com
Even though I'm fortunate enough to not have any allergies or anything like that, I actually wish my mum had made me French toast like this!
Still, plenty of time to make it for Lynne and I eh? 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
There is always AMPLE time for fun and colorful breakfasts 😉
Mary
My little cousins would love this french toast.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That's great!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine
This looks so fun for a kid! And I am sure it's great texture for anyone. I had food allergies-- severe ones, but I bet peanuts are a lot easier to avoid than gluten -- much harder!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Good thing this is free of all!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free
What a fun recipe! I love how creative you get with cereal.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
One of the best foods!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
OH MY GOSH this is my childhood dream! My two favorite breakfasts at 8 years old were cinnamon sugar toast and fruity pebbles. But this is so much more sophisticated. Yet fun!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha 😉 As sophisticated as you can get!
Casey the College Celiac
Using cereal on french toast? GENIUS! And my celebration usually depends on the birthday. Sometimes I eat out...sometimes I just enjoy a big bowl of homemade granola after a delish dinner 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Birthdays should call for breakfast ALL day long if you know what I mean 😉
Sarah
This is such a fun recipe for kiddos! What a special St. Patrick's Day breakfast it could make 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I think they'll enjoy 😉
Jacqueline Meldrum
May I tuck in now? It looks so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, thank you!
Jennifer
It's been FOREVER since my last visit - so sorry! Hope all is well! I've missed your posts/photos of vegan eats & treats!!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O well, have a browse around!
Aimee
I'm not sure how anyone could find fault with this breakfast. It contains all of my favorite components. So delicious! Thank you for sharing it 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, woohoo! Thanks!
Raia
These look so fun! Nothin' like dessert for breakfast. 😉 My kids are gonna love these...
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I know they will 😉
Kelly
That is indeed a rockin' dish. Looks fabulously festive!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! Thank you!
Amanda
We love making big breakfast for special occasions. This french toast looks delicious and topping it with so delicious cashew ice cream makes it even better!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Makes it just extra "delicious"!
Brittany W
My daughter is just getting to the age where she wants to be eating everything that we're esting. This would be a great breakfast treat!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! She'll enjoy this one!
Gin
I would have never thought of dipping French toast in cereal! That's so genius, and a great way to make a special breakfast extra fun!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Extra crunchy color!
Pretty Patel
This is great for kids and adults! This rainbow breakfast would brighten up any morning.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It brings all the brightness!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate
So fun! My kids (err, and me) would love this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, exactly 😉
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Wow! Sounds like a really fun breakfast!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fun to make AND eat 😉
allie
This looks to die for! Need to make ASAP.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! The sooner the better!
K. Elizabeth
This looks absolutely delicious! Can't wait to try out this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you enjoy!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
Nobody could feel like they were missing out with a plate of this decadence in front of them! So much fun, and definitely the perfect way to start a special day.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
All inclusive fun 😉
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
I love staying home for a birthday breakfast and this is such a pretty and colorful way to enjoy that special day!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yes! Gotta have a perfect birthday morning!
Taylor
Oh my goodness! This look so delicious! I love Cashewmilk ice cream!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
You can top with whatever your heart desires!
Jenna
This looks so fun and delicious! I love the addition of the cereal.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Thecla
Yum! This looks delicious, I'd love to try it! I'm gluten free and vegan too ?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well then this is perfect!
Brandi
This is beautiful! It's a perfect substitute for those special but unhealthy breakfasts.
We don't usually do a special breakfast for birthdays, but we do sing to the birthday boy or girl, and there's almost always a sweet treat during the day.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
There has to be some sort of sweet fun 😉 Haha! I refuse to let anyone sing for me!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition
Such a fun breakfast for kids (of any age)!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Exactly!