Oat Milk French Toast Recipe (2024)

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Are you an oat milk person?

In the 2+ years since I discovered Oatly, I’ve become an unwavering devotee of oat milk – in my coffee, matcha lattes, cacao, oats (#oatsonoats) and chia pudding. It just so happens to take anything to the next level.

And while you can make oat milk at home, I’ll be honest with you: there’s just nothing like Oatly, and I couldn’t be any more excited to partner with Oatly on this sponsored post to share with you my latest successful experiment: oat milk French toast!

I wasn’t into French toast until recently. My fiancé Eric used his creative genius to get me into it, and the result is both this recipe and a trick that will change your breakfast game once and for all.

One morning, Eric made French toast mix using Oatly, and then realized that there was a lot of unused mix left. He then fried it to make the most dreamy, fluffy, sweet eggs. If you’re an egg eater, make sure you make extra mix and give it a try. And if not – no problem, this oat milk French toast is just as good with the vegan “flax eggs”!

I used Oatly Barista Edition Oatmilkin this recipe, but given that it’s not easy to come by, you can replace it with Oatly Full Fat Oatmilk Chilled. Both options are 100% plant-based with no dairy, nuts or gluten.

Warning: if you start gulping your Oatly straight out of the carton, there might be none left by the time you get to make French toast (been there).

Let me know how this recipe turns out in comments or by tagging @breakfastcriminals and @oatly on Instagram. Can’t wait to hear what you think!

Oat Milk French Toast with Oatly Oatmilk Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Oatly Barista Edition Oatmilk
  • 3 eggs(for a vegan version, replace with “flax eggs” – in this case, whisk 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with 1/3 cup water)
  • 2 TBSP maple syrup
  • 1/4 tspn sea salt
  • Approximately 6 slices of 3/4 inch toast. I used a sourdough loaf from a local bakery. I recommend using a thick bread like Challah that you can cut into thick pieces. Important note: the bread should be a bit stale! The best way to achieve it is to cut up the bread as soon as you buy it, and wait a couple of days.
  • 3 shakes of cinnamon
  • Coconut oil, butter or plant-based butter for frying
  • Toppings: Fresh berries, maple syrup, hemp seeds

Directions:

  1. Whisk together oat milk, eggs (or flax eggs), maple syrup, sea salt, and cinnamon. Let the mixture thicken.
  2. Soak a slice of bread in the oat milk mixture from 2 minutes to overnight (depending on your level of patience), and shake off excess.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan.* Optionally, you can cook your french toast in an air fryer. For air fryer version, cut the bread into sticks, soak each stick in the oat milk mixture, and cook for about 8 minutes total at 350 degrees F (keep checking on it while it’s cooking – every air fryer is different!)
  4. Fry for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  5. Repeat with each slice.
  6. Serve warm with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.


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Oat Milk French Toast Recipe

Author:Ksenia Avdulova

Recipe type:Breakfast

This oat milk French toast recipe is simple and comes with a vegan version, too!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Oatly Barista Edition Oatmilk
  • 3 eggs (for a vegan version, replace with "flax eggs" – in this case, whisk 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed with ⅓ cup water)
  • 2 TBSP maple syrup
  • ¼ tspn sea salt
  • Approximately 6 slices of ¾ inch toast. I used a sourdough loaf from a local bakery. I recommend using a thick bread like Challah that you can cut into thick pieces. Important note: the bread should be a bit stale! The best way to achieve it is to cut up the bread as soon as you buy it, and wait a couple of days.
  • 3 shakes of cinnamon
  • Coconut oil, butter or plant-based butter for frying
  • Toppings: Fresh berries, maple syrup, hemp seeds

Instructions

  1. Whisk together oat milk, eggs (or flax eggs), maple syrup, sea salt, and cinnamon. Let the mixture thicken.
  2. Soak a slice of bread in the oat milk mixture from 2 minutes to overnight (depending on your level of patience), and shake off excess.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan.* Optionally, you can cook your french toast in an air fryer. For air fryer version, cut the bread into sticks, soak each stick in the oat milk mixture, and cook for about 8 minutes total at 350 degrees F (keep checking on it while it's cooking – every air fryer is different!)
  4. Fry for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  5. Repeat with each slice.
  6. Serve warm with fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Remember to tag@breakfastcriminalson Instagram when you make our recipes!

Oat Milk French Toast Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make 1 cup of oat milk? ›

To make oat milk simply add 1 cup rolled oats + 4 cups water to a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30-45 seconds. Then strain through a clean t-shirt or towel for best results.

What to use instead of milk for French toast? ›

Substituting Milk

The flavors will change a little, but the end result will still be delicious! Heavy Cream-use heavy cream for an extra decadent French toast. You can also use half milk and half heavy cream. Almond Milk-unsweetened vanilla almond milk makes great French toast.

What is the ratio of milk to egg for French toast? ›

Whatever you decide on, the ratio of liquid to egg will still be about ¼ cup liquid to one egg, and one egg per two slices of bread. So, if you want to make four slices of French toast, you would need four slices of bread, two eggs, and ½ cup milk.

How much milk do I need for 1 cup of oatmeal? ›

The liquid to oat ratio for oatmeal when using old fashioned rolled oats is easy to remember: 2:1. Whatever measurement of oats you use, you'll need double the amount of liquid. 1/3 cup of oats means 2/3 cup of liquid. One cup of oats means two cups of liquid etc.

What is the ratio of oat milk to water? ›

For 4 cups oat milk, combine 1 cup dry rolled oats (I used Bob's Red Mill, but any rolled oats will work—don't use instant or quick-cooking oats), 4 cups cold water, and a pinch of salt and blend for 20 seconds max.

Does the milk matter in French toast? ›

Others might not be as bothered by that, so it's really a matter of personal preference. The good news is that milk makes a fine batter and by no means should be considered a concession. (As for skim milk, I skipped it for two reasons: French toast isn't supposed to be health food, and I hate skim milk.)

Can you replace milk with oat milk in bread? ›

fine. Just like almond and soy milk, you can use it in baking recipes 1:1 in place cow's milk. But there are occasionally issues with separation and a slimy or gummy texture in baked goods, especially breads. Look for "full fat" oat milks to avoid batters and doughs that are too thin.

Why does my homemade French toast taste like eggs? ›

If the balance is off and you include too many eggs or not enough milk, the finished French toast will have a scrambled egg-like flavor. When scaling this recipe up or down, keep in mind that you need 1/4 cup of milk for every egg.

How to make French toast like Gordon Ramsay? ›

Gordon Ramsay's Classic French Toast
  1. Refrigerated. • 4 Eggs.
  2. Baking & Spices. • 3 tbsp Caster sugar. • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon, Powder. • 1/4 tsp Salt. • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract.
  3. Bread & Baked Goods. • 8 slices Bread.
  4. Dairy. • 2 tbsp Butter. • 1 1/2 cups Milk.

Why is my French toast falling apart? ›

The reason? "If you use fresh bread, it will soak up the [custard] so quickly that you run the risk of your French toast falling apart," explains Traci Weintraub, founder and head chef at Gracefully Fed. Alternatively, "slightly stale bread tends to hold up better in the liquid mixture," she says.

Is it cheaper to make your own oat milk? ›

Making your own oat milk is not only infinitely cheaper, but it's just as delicious (if not more-so) than the store-bought versions!

Does oat milk require a lot of water? ›

Two Bears Oat Milk uses only 48 litres of water to produce a litre, meaning for every glass of cow's milk, you can enjoy 13 glasses of oat milk. In terms of water consumption, oat milk has a much lower impact than other milks, including almond milk, soy milk, and pea milk.

How much milk to make oat so simple? ›

Microwave - From Ambient

3 Use the sachet to measure the milk - Fill to the milk line (180 ml).

Is oat milk healthier than regular milk? ›

Oat milk contains a good quantity of fatty acids, protein, minerals, vitamins, dietary fiber, and a variety of micronutrients and provides several health benefits, as it reduces blood sugar, lowers cholesterol, and prevents cancer (Jeske et al., 2018). Therefore, oats are a promising alternative to traditional milk.

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