Classic French Toast

Pain perdu (French toast) plans for the weekend🍞

SAVE this classic French toast recipe to enjoy during the holidays!

RECIPE

In a bowl, add 1/4 cup cornstarch. Progressively mix in 1 cup plant milk until the cornstarch is dissolved.

Add 1 tsp ground flaxseeds, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp baking powder. 

Cut large slices of vegan brioche and soak them into the mixture. It’s a good time to use brioche that is starting to dry out.

Heat a pan over medium heat with vegan butter and add the soaked slices of brioche. Let it cook until golden and flip it to get both sides crispy.

Enjoy right away!

What is your favorite toppings for French toast? I have to stay that this chocolate-banana-coconut combo was very decadent!

Maple beans

Making beans sexy💫

This easy maple beans recipe is too good not to share right away and with the frigid temperatures in Montréal this weekend I figured everyone could use a little extra comfort food!

#RECIPE

MAPLE BEANS

2 cups navy beans (and soaking water)

3 cups fresh water

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup ketchup

1 big onion, chopped

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp miso paste

1/2 tsp salt

Back pepper

Soak the beans overnight. Drain and discard soaking water. Place all of the ingredients into a slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours. The mixture will continue thickening once cooked.

Enjoy with buttered toast and, if you are feeling extra, a side of vegan ham, vegan sausage, steamed spinach, baked tomato and/or sautéed mushrooms for a full English breakfast.

Who wants to try it?

Apple Pie Pancakes

Tired of the classic vegan banana pancakes? Got old apples in the back of your fridge? Looking for a easy, healthy and tasty brunch recipe?

I got you covered with these Apple Pie Pancakes!

Let’s cook!

Servings: 2

Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

Pancakes

• 1 cup quick or rolled oats
• 2 apples (organic if possible)
• 1/2 cup plant-based mylk
• 1/2 lemon, juice only
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tbsp cinnanmon
• 1 tsp cardamom
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

Toppings

• Tahini
• Maple syrup
• Roasted buckwheat*
• Seeds*

(*optional, adapt to your preferences)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Add the apples to a food processor and pulse until their are very finely chopped;
2. Add the oats, plant-based mylk, lemon juice, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg and salt, then process until everything is well combined;
3. Heat some oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat (I used coconut);
4. Form the pancakes (I made about 6) and flip them when golden brown and when you can see that the edges are dried out;
5. Layer them with tahini and cover with your favorite toppings and maple syrup;
6. Bon Appétit!

Tip: Double the quantities and freeze some for a quick breakfast during the week. When ready to enjoy just pop in your toaster on low and enjoy! Mood enhancing effect guaranteed 🙂

Banana pancakes (4 ingredients)

Another of my GO TO recipes I make almost every week : these super easy, healthy, taste pancakes. Triple the recipe and freeze some for later!

For 6 pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of oats

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1 ripe banana

• 1/2 to 1 cup of plant-based milk

Optional: cinnamon, chia or flax egg (1 tbsp of chia or flax + 3 tbsp of water), vanilla extract

Instructions:

• Grind the oats in a food processor until you obtain sand like consistency;

• Add baking powder, banana, plant-based milk and optional ingredients you choose in your food processor and blend;

• Heat a pan over medium heat, lightly grease with coconut oil and cook your pancakes until golden brown (about 2 minutes on the first side and 1 minute on the second side);

Bon appétit !

@Veganmontreal