Are you making some french toast? Wondering what are the best ways to substitute for eggs in french toast? Here is a list of cool ideas:

1. Silken Tofu
2. Mashed Bananas
3. Unsweetened Applesauce
4. Buttermilk
5. Yogurt
6. Nut Milk (e.g., Almond, Soy)
7. Chickpea Flour
8. Mayo (Mayonnaise)
9. Custard Powder
10. Cornstarch
11. Tapioca Starch
12. Heavy Cream

You can use one of these if you’re in a hurry, or keep reading for more information on each substitute.

French toast with its golden-brown exterior and custardy, melt-in-your-mouth interior never gets old. Traditionally, this breakfast dish relies on eggs to achieve its texture and some of its flavor.

However, if you’re vegan, or are out of eggs, there are some handy substitutes you can use so you can make the best french toast without eggs! 

Understanding the Role of Eggs in French Toast

1. Binding Agent: Eggs serve as a natural binder, effectively holding together the ingredients in French toast. 
2. Flavor Enhancement: Eggs contribute significantly to the rich, custardy flavor that characterizes French toast. 
3. Moisture Retention: Eggs play a crucial role in retaining moisture in French toast, ensuring it remains tender and not excessively dry.

As you can see, eggs are quite important in a french toast recipe, but you can make this recipe great without eggs. Let’s see exactly how.

Exploring Egg Substitutes for French Toast

1. Commercial Egg Replacers

Commercial egg replacers such as Ener-G Egg Replacer or Bob’s Red Mill Egg Replacer offer a convenient solution for french toast without egg. Follow the package instructions. 

2. Silken Tofu

Silken tofu works well because of its creamy texture and ability to bind ingredients together, similar to eggs.

To replace one egg in your French toast recipe with silken tofu, you can typically blend 1/4 cup of silken tofu until it becomes smooth and creamy.

Then, use this tofu mixture as you would use eggs in your French toast batter. It will help provide moisture, binding, and a rich texture to your French toast without the need for eggs.

Preparation: Blend 1/4 cup of silken tofu until it achieves a smooth consistency. Add it into your french toast batter like you would eggs.

3. Mashed Bananas

Mashed bananas work well as an egg replacement because they provide moisture, natural sweetness, and binding properties similar to eggs.

To replace one egg in your French toast recipe with mashed banana, use about 1/4 cup of mashed ripe banana per egg.

Blend or mash the banana until it’s smooth and then add it to your other French toast ingredients, such as milk and spices. This will not only help hold the French toast together but also infuse it with a delightful banana flavor.

Preparation: Mash ripe bananas, using 1/4 cup of mashed banana for each egg you intend to replace.

4. Unsweetened Applesauce

Beyond mashed banana, applesauce can also serve as an effective egg replacement in french toast due to its ability to provide both moisture and binding properties.

To replace a single egg in your French toast recipe with applesauce, you can typically use around 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce per egg. Simply blend the applesauce with the other ingredients in your French toast batter, such as milk and spices.

This will not only help retain the moisture and consistency of your French toast but also introduce a subtle apple undertone to the dish.

Preparation: Substitute each egg with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce.

5. Buttermilk

Buttermilk can be a suitable alternative for eggs in FreNch toast too. when crafting your French toast recipe. Buttermilk can work because it contributes moisture, richness, and a subtle tang to the dish.

To replace a single egg in your French toast recipe with buttermilk, you can typically mix 1 cup of buttermilk with some cornstarch. This prepared mixture can then serve as a substitute for each egg in your recipe. By doing so, you’ll infuse your French toast with a tender texture and introduce a delightful flavor profile.

Preparation: Combine 1 cup of buttermilk with cornstarch.

6. Yogurt

Need another great substitute for eggs in french toast. Why not try some yogurt!

Yogurt can be an effective egg alternative because of its ability to impart creaminess and a subtle tangy flavor while aiding in binding the ingredients together.

To replace a single egg in your French toast recipe with yogurt, you can typically incorporate approximately 1/4 cup of plain yogurt per egg. Blend the yogurt with the other components in your French toast batter, then use to coat your bread.

This will result in a creamy and mildly tangy French toast with an appealing texture.

Preparation: Use 1/4 cup of plain yogurt per egg.

7. Flaxseed meal

This is another easy way egg replacement for French toast. Two tablespoons can replace 1 egg!

Preparation: Simply mix 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal (or ground flaxseed) into the batter in pace of eggs.

8. Chickpea Flour

Chickpea flour can serve as another viable alternative to eggs in a French toast recipe.

It works because it chickpea flour easily turns to an egg like consistency when wet, contributing to a perfect  egg-like French toast batter with no eggs.

To replace a single egg in your French toast recipe with chickpea flour, you can typically create a mixture by combining 3 tablespoons of chickpea flour with 3 tablespoons of water for each egg you intend to replace. This results in a chickpea flour-based concoction that can be seamlessly integrated into your French toast batter, along with other components such as milk and aromatic spices. 

Preparation: Mix 3 tablespoons of chickpea flour with 3 tablespoons of water for each egg you wish to replace.

9. Mayo

If you are out of eggs, but have some mayo in your fridge, you can attempt to use it to substitute the eggs. 

Preparation: Substitute 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise for each egg.

10. Custard Powder

Another great substitute for eggs in French toast is custard powder. When mixed with milk and other spices and mix ins for French toast, custard powder easily creates the perfect French toast batter wihtout eggs.

Preparation: Usually, ¼ cup is enough to replace 1 egg. Simply mix it into the French toast batter for golden, crispy french toast.

11. Cornstarch

Like custard powder (which is made mostly of cornstarch) this is another great way to replace eggs in French toast recipes.

Preparation: Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water per egg.

12. Tapioca Starch

Another great start that can give an egg-like feel to French toast batter is tapioca flour. 

Preparation: Combine 2 tablespoons of tapioca starch with 2 tablespoons of water per egg.

13. Heavy Cream

Preparation: Utilize 1/4 cup of heavy cream to substitute 1 egg in a French toast recipe.

Sample Recipes for French Toast with Egg Substitutes

Let’s put these egg substitutes into action with some sample recipes:

1. Vegan French Toast with Tofu
2. Mashed banana French Toast
3. French Toast with Chickpea Flour
4. Custard-Style French Toast with Custard Powder
5. Egg free French toast with cornstarch
6. French toast with flaxseed meal

Each recipe includes detailed ingredient lists and step-by-step cooking instructions, ensuring you can craft mouthwatering French toast using your chosen egg substitute.

Common french toast issues and solutions when using egg subs

Despite your best efforts, you may encounter some common problems when using egg alternatives in your french toast. Here’s how to address them:

1. French Toast Sticking to the Pan:
   • Ensure your pan is adequately greased, and avoid overcrowding to prevent sticking.
2. French Toast Being Too Dry:
   • Adjust the quantity of the egg substitute to achieve your desired level of moisture.
3. Flavor Issues:
   • Experiment with spices, extracts, or sweeteners to enhance the flavor profile of your French toast.

With the wealth of information and tips provided in this comprehensive guide, you can confidently create delicious French toast that aligns with your needs and tastes and without the use of real eggs!

Why not try one of the delectable recipes mentioned in this article and share your experiences? I’d love to hear about it!

Also, if you’re looking for other ways to replace eggs in your favorite recipe, check out the lasted articles about egg replacers for waffles, egg replacers for banana bread, egg replacers for fried chicken and egg replacers for meatballs here.