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Fabulous Blender French Toast (Allergy Friendly)

The following is a guest post by Tess Masters, The Blender Girl - actor, presenter, lifestyle personality, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies book, The Perfect Blend, and The Detox Dynamo Cleanse. She and her easy healthy recipes have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Real Simple, Prevention, Clean Eating, the Today Show, and other media outlets. She is the global spokesperson for KitchenAid blenders and lives in Los Angeles. 


For a fabulous family breakfast, brunch, dessert, or (dare I say it?) snack, you can’t beat this phenomenal French toast. My family and I have been battering up with this baby for years, and it is a huge hit with everyone we serve it to. People even say they prefer this healthier incantation of the classic comfort food to its original counterpart! I've received thousands of elated emails and messages on social media about this righteous recipe since I included it in my latest book The Perfect Blend, so I had to share it with you.

Cover of The Perfect Blend book.
The Perfect Blend cookbook

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So simple, so delicious, so creamy, so crispy you may never blend your batter using dairy milk and eggs again. Yep! This terrific treasure is dairy free, egg free, and also gluten free, and it utilizes whole ingredients.

Now, before you grimace at the thought of using cardboard-like gluten-free sandwich bread (we all know how awful that can be), the brilliant batter in this recipe makes even the worst gluten-free bread full and fluffy! I use whole-grain gluten-free bread, but you could use regular whole-wheat bread as well. Just know that this recipe (ingredient ratios and cook times) has been calibrated for gluten-free bread. So, you may need more coconut oil when frying and will need to adjust the temperature of your stove top as well as the cook time.

But, resist the urge to use less coconut oil than what I've prescribed, otherwise, your bread won't crisp up. I don't know about you, but I love my French toast crispy on the outside and moist and chewy on the inside.

This French toast is a fun, family-friendly recipe. I make it with my niece and nephew, and they love soaking the bread and preparing their toppings so they can get their serving juuust right. The caramelized bananas I've included in this recipe are always a hit, but this fried bread will get cozy with any fruit that takes your fancy. Try serving it with stewed or poached apples, pears, peaches, rhubarb, or some fresh berries.

If you want to make this recipe nut-free, use rice, soy, or hemp milk in the batter, and top it with coconut flakes instead of nuts. Bon appetit!

Blend More Than Smoothies

I use my blender to make all kinds of delicious recipes. I think it's the greatest culinary tool we've been given since fire and spoons! So, I want to encourage you to use your blender beyond smoothies, soups, and cocktails. Your blender can make healthy fast food possible. Blending makes life easier, levels the playing field in the kitchen, and allows anybody to whip up nutrient-dense, tasty foods with limited skills and time.

While my books and website do contain a full repertoire of drinks, smoothies, and soups, you’ll find more than food to sip, glug, or scoop up with a spoon. My recipes are blender centered but by no means blender only. I favor blender-inspired dishes—appetizers, snacks, salads, desserts, and easy main dishes you can attack with your trusty knife and fork.

 

Three KitchenAid blenders in a row

This is why I love this blender more than anything else on the market:

  • The most powerful blender to pulverize ingredients for silky smooth consistencies.
  • 3 Adapti-Blend™ pre-programmed settings for smoothies, soups, and juices.
  • Insulated jar that keeps the contents cool when you're blending smoothies and juices.
  • BPA-free container with soft-touch handle grip and asymmetric stainless steel blade.
  • Speed dial that goes to 11 to take things beyond regular speeds to completely pulverize ingredients more quickly.
  • Pulse switch for an extra boost of power at any speed.

This is the best blender I have ever used. And I own them all!

Fabulous Blender French Toast (Allergy Friendly) from Tess Masters on 100 Days of Real Food
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Fabulous Blender French Toast (Allergy Friendly) 1

French Toast

Reprinted with permission from The Perfect Blend, copyright 2016 Tess Masters. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
Photography copyright 2016 by Anson Smart
232 Reviews / 4.8 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Method: Freezer Friendly
Diet: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Picky Eaters, Vegetarian
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Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
  

French Toast

  • 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
  • 1 medium banana (ripe)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (white or black)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 slices bread (gluten-free)
  • ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)

Caramelized Bananas

  • 2 medium bananas (thickly sliced on the diagonal)
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar ((or regular sugar))
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
  • Pure maple syrup (for serving)

Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons pecans (or walnuts, crushed)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions
 

  • Set the oven to its lowest temperature or the “warm” setting.
  • To make the French toast, pour the milk, banana, maple syrup, vanilla, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt into your blender and blast on high for about 30 seconds until well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a large shallow baking dish and let rest for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly. In batches, place slices of the bread in the baking dish and let soak on one side for 8 to 10 seconds. Flip the slices and let soak for another 8 to 10 seconds, until evenly moistened.
  • In a medium skillet (that fits two slices of bread) or on a large griddle (that holds all of the slices) over medium heat, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons of coconut oil per two slices of bread. (Resist the urge to use less coconut oil or the bread won’t get crispy.) Add the bread and fry for 4 to 6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy on the edges; you may need to add more coconut oil after you flip the bread. If cooking in batches, transfer the French toast to a lined baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm and repeat to fry the remaining bread, adding more coconut oil to cook each batch.
  • While the last pieces of toast are cooking, make the caramelized bananas. Combine the banana slices and the coconut sugar in a zip-lock bag, seal, and shake to coat evenly.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm the coconut oil, add the coated bananas, and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until nicely caramelized.
  • Serve two slices of French toast on each plate, topped with one-quarter of the caramelized bananas, one-quarter of the crushed nut boosters, and one-quarter of the coconut booster. Pass maple syrup at the table.

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
French Toast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 568 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Sodium 540mg23%
Potassium 474mg14%
Carbohydrates 66g22%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 55IU1%
Vitamin C 7.7mg9%
Calcium 194mg19%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Pitman @ Best Baby Blender says

    November 06, 2017 at 4:12 am

    5 stars
    I make such simple French toasts, my family is bored of them. This is such a nice idea to take French toasts to a whole new level. I'm definitely trying it for breakfast this Sunday!

    Reply
  2. Railey says

    August 13, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    My blender isn't blending like it use to so it would be great to win a new one!With Fall coming I'm looking forward to blending up some cashew cream for all our favorite comfort foods dairy free!

    Reply
  3. Jessica says

    August 13, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    My fav. blender thing to make....smoothies!

    Reply
  4. Cari says

    August 13, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    Our morning smoothies! Thanks for the chance to win :)

    Reply
  5. Melissa H says

    August 13, 2017 at 8:07 am

    5 stars
    My (3-year old) son loves to split a smoothie with me, but lately our go-to blender isn't quite pulverizing everything the way it should. I'd love to use this blender to make our nutritious smoothies and shakes, and sneak it extra nutrition that he won't even know is there! :)

    Reply
  6. Amanda B says

    August 13, 2017 at 12:48 am

    I would love to make more healthy smoothies, soups and sauces for my three growing girls. :)

    Reply
  7. Greg Gilbert says

    August 12, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    I would use this blender for soups and for experiments in the kitchen!

    Reply
  8. Kari Hughes says

    August 12, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    I would give this blender to my Mom, whose blender is not working...and she would use it for the smoothies she makes almost every day!

    Reply
  9. Bethany Brown says

    August 12, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    I would make more smoothies to improve the foods in my diet on the go.

    Reply
  10. Cynthia says

    August 12, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    I would use it to blend smoothies! We love smoothies!

    Reply
  11. Julie Steadman says

    August 12, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    I will use this blender to make frozen treats. :)

    Reply
  12. Rachel K says

    August 12, 2017 at 5:19 pm

    Breakfast smoothies!

    Reply
  13. Kris says

    August 12, 2017 at 5:06 pm

    3 stars
    I would use the blender for smoothies and soups mainly. It would be nice to have a full size blender since my Ninja doesn't always hold quite enough.

    Reply
  14. Lisa Sharp says

    August 12, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    For green smoothies of course.

    Reply
  15. Holly says

    August 12, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    I would use it to blend soups, smoothies and some batters. Would love it - especially the red color. Thank you!

    Reply
  16. julies says

    August 12, 2017 at 2:06 pm

    Allergy friendly? The first ingredient is ALMOND milk...that isn't too friendly for people with almond allergies, like me.
    I understand that it is gluten-free, but not allergy friendly. Was a bit disappointed.

    Reply
  17. Shawn Gautreaux says

    August 12, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    Smoothies, hummus, and avocado chocolate pudding! Makes me hungry just thinking about it.

    Reply
  18. Patrice Epinger says

    August 12, 2017 at 11:50 am

    I would use the Kitchenaid blender to get back on track to healthy eating and lifestyle. I would make healthy soups, smoothies and much more.

    Reply
  19. Melody says

    August 12, 2017 at 10:55 am

    I would love to make smoothies and popsicles!

    Reply
  20. Dana Petty says

    August 12, 2017 at 10:32 am

    I would use the blender for soups and smoothies.

    Reply
  21. Melissa Harvey says

    August 12, 2017 at 8:39 am

    I'd love to have an awesome blender like this for smoothies that will help introduce foods to my kiddos and expand their diets.

    Reply
  22. Clarence Beeching says

    August 12, 2017 at 6:52 am

    Great ideas

    Reply
  23. Nicol Hebein says

    August 12, 2017 at 1:09 am

    Mostly smoothies. My kids are picky veggie eaters, so I sneak in veggies in a smoothie.

    Reply
  24. Linda McDougall says

    August 12, 2017 at 12:58 am

    5 stars
    I would use this blender for EVERYTHING! My mom has cancer & we make her smoothies & she loves soups

    Reply
  25. Crystal Sharp says

    August 12, 2017 at 12:28 am

    Sad I missed the giveaway because I just saw y'all are on EST! Lol.
    I would've loved to try making my staple chicken veggie soup with that blender! I love my Kitchen Aid products and I'm sure the blender would not disappoint. I have to take up so much time chopping and processing that making whole food soups end up being so time-consuming. And I'd love my kids to help!
    Thank you for that delightful recipe!!

    Reply
  26. Amy Irsik says

    August 12, 2017 at 12:07 am

    4 stars
    I would use the blender to make protein shakes and smoothies first of all. I would use it instead of a food processor! So may possibilities!

    Reply
  27. Katrina Winborn-Miller says

    August 12, 2017 at 12:04 am

    I would use the blender to make more smoothies for myself & my kids, especially breakfast smoothies. Also, I'd love to make French toast with it and experiment making other recipes !

    Reply
  28. Amanda says

    August 12, 2017 at 12:04 am

    Green smoothies!!

    Reply
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