How to make Lucy Watson’s French toast with spiced plums

“As the traditional way of making French toast is to dip bread into egg and milk, it might seem that it would be off-menu for vegans, but this alternative is surprisingly easy to create and just as scrummy,” enthuses former Made In Chelsea star Lucy Watson.

“The spiced plums really do make it, though of course, you can have it with any topping of your choice!”

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Nutrition Facts

French toast with spiced plums

Amount Per Serving

Calories 576 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Fat 26g40%

Saturated Fat 6g38%

Sodium 610mg27%

Potassium 467mg13%

Carbohydrates 80g27%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 51g57%

Protein 9g18%

Vitamin A 2020IU40%

Vitamin C 19mg23%

Calcium 287mg29%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

French toast with spiced plums

A breakfast that's sure to perk up your morning

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: Vegan

Servings: 2

Calories: 576kcal

Author: Lucy Watson

Equipment

• non-stick frying pans
• Bowl

Ingredients

• 200 ml almond milk
• 2 tbsp light brown soft sugar
• 2tbsp wholemeal flour
• 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp vegan butter
• 4 thick slices day-old white bloomer bread, sliced about 2cm thick

For the spiced plums:

• 3 tbsp vegan butter
• 3 tbsp light soft brown sugar
• 6 large ripe plums pitted and quartered
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Method

• Begin by pan-frying the plums. Put the butter and sugar in a non-stick frying pan over a high heat. When it begins to bubble, put the plums into the pan. Sprinkle over the spices and cook for four to five minutes until soft, stirring occasionally. The plums should be well coated with the glossy syrup. Remove from the heat.
• Pour the milk into a bowl and add the sugar, flour, nutritional yeast, cinnamon and salt. Whisk well.
• Put a large non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Put the butter in the pan and wait until it begins to sizzle. Take each piece of bread and dip both sides into the milk mixture until soaked well.
• Add the soaked bread slices to the pan and cook for three to four minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Put the plums back over the heat to warm through.
• Serve the plums on the bread, making sure to use up all the spiced buttery syrup.

Nutrition

Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 2020IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 2mg

Feed Me Vegan by Lucy Watson, photography Mike English is published by Sphere.

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