By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On January 15, 2023

This classic gluten-free French toast recipe is delicious, easy to make, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. Enjoy gluten-free French toast in minutes with this recipe and helpful tips.

Experiment with different gluten-free breads to discover a variety of alternative flavors. Top them off with your favorite maple syrup, powdered sugar or fruit preserves. The choices are endless.

If you love making classic breakfast, you'll want to make my gluten-free pancakes. My gluten-free waffles get rave reviews from my readers. Why not make my gluten-free bread and then use the leftover bread the next day for this delicious gluten-free French toast. Or try baking this super impressive yet super easy Gluten-Free French Toast Casserole!

GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST RECIPE

One of the things I love about gluten-free French toast is that you can make as little or as much as you want. If you're feeding a crowd, I suggest you triple the recipe and cook this gluten-free French toast on an electric griddle. Top them off with powdered sugar or maple syrup and serve.

We've love using leftover gluten-free bread to make this French toast. We've also used this paleo pumpkin bread it was an incredible and indulgent version of French toast. So go on and experiment with your favorite gluten-free bread to make this French toast.

WHY YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THIS GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST

Feed a few or a crowd - This gluten-free French toast recipe is so easy to scale up when you have more mouths to feed or unexpected guests arrive. All you need to do is double the French toast batter.

Use any type of bread - The other thing that I love about this gluten-free French toast recipe is that you can use almost any type of bread to make it and it doesn't have to be stale. Stale bread does work best, but it's not required.

Easy to make - With a handful of ingredients you can make gluten-free French toast in a snap.

INGREDIENTS IN GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST

Butter - For cooking the French toast in a pan and for toppings.

Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread - We love using Canyon Bakehouse, or my homemade gluten-free bread, but other gluten-free breads work well too.

Eggs - This is the main ingredient next to the bread. I don't have an egg free version yet.

Milk - We like to use vanilla almond milk, but you can use regular milk or your dairy-free milk of choice.

Cinnamon - Adds flavor. Who doesn't love cinnamon?

Vanilla - Adds flavor and balances the other flavors. Make sure your vanilla extract is pure (not imitation) for the best results.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THIS GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST

Frying pan - I like to use a nonstick 8" frying pan skillet but depending on your family size you may want to go one size bigger.

Spatula - I like to use a silicone spatula when turning over the gluten-free French toast.

If you have any questions about making gluten-free French toast, please leave a comment and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST

Making gluten-free French toast is similar to making regular French toast, you just need to use the right gluten-free bread.

1. In a small shallow mixing bowl, or a pie plate, whisk the eggs, milk, cinnamon and vanilla extract together.
2. Dip a piece of gluten-free bread into the egg mixture and then flip it over, coating both sides.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the bread in the pan. Cook for approximately 3 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Using a rubber spatula, flip the bread over and cook on the other side. Remove from the pan onto serving plates. Serve with maple syrup or powdered sugar.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

DOES FRENCH TOAST CONTAIN GLUTEN?

No, only if you use bread that is not gluten-free will it then have gluten in it.

USING AN ELECTRIC SKILLET TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST

If you want to cook all the gluten-free French toast at once, or you are doubling or tripling this gluten-free French toast recipe, you can use an electric skillet to cook more pieces at once.

Omit the butter and add the coated gluten-free bread directly onto the non-stick electric skillet, cooking over medium heat. Use a rubber spatula or soft spatula to flip the French toast, so you don't scratch your electric skillet. Serve with maple syrup or your other favorites.

WHAT IS THE BEST GLUTEN FREE- BREAD TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST?

We've used a variety of gluten-free breads to make gluten-free French toast. As I mentioned, Canyon Bakehouse is a favorite of ours.

We've also used my homemade gluten-free bread, Udi's, and leftover quick breads.

Make French toast with my gluten-free banana bread sometime - it's incredible. If you have any leftover gluten-free croissants, those make good French toast casseroles.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST GF FRENCH TOAST

Stale bread - Use Day old bread.

Toppings - Don't only think of the usual toppings, use your favorite fruit perseveres, a compote or fruit syrups. 

Serve immediately - Serve the French toast immediately so it doesn't get cold and soggy.

WHAT CAN YOU SUBSTITUTE FOR EGGS IN GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST?

I have not tried an egg free version yet, but you can add 1 cup of milk and add in ⅓ cup corn, arrowroot, or tapioca starch.

HOW MANY CALORIES ARE IN A SLICE OF GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST?

This gluten-free French toast has 163 calories but bear in mind that will change based on the topping(s) you add.

WHAT MILK CAN I USE FOR GF FRENCH TOAST?

We use vanilla almond milk, but you can use regular milk or your dairy-free milk of choice.

WHAT’S THE BEST BREAD FOR GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST?

Brioche bread is the best due to its taste profile but experiment with different types of bread to find your favorite.

CAN I MAKE GLUTEN-FREE FRENCH TOAST DAIRY-FREE?

Yes, you can make this recipe dairy-free. We love using almond milk when we make French toast, but you can use your favorite dairy-free milk. I don't recommend using water, it's not the same.

WHAT TOPPINGS CAN I USE FOR GF FRENCH TOAST?

We enjoy topping our gf French toast with butter and pure maple syrup. Other toppings include sliced bananas, sliced fruit, berries, whipped cream, honey, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.

HOW DO YOU MAKE GF FRENCH TOAST THAT ISN’T SOGGY?

It is best not to use fresh bread. Day-old bread works well. As well as serving it warm.

CAN I MAKE THIS GF FRENCH TOAST AHEAD OF TIME?

I would not suggest you make it ahead of time as it tends to get soggy. I would suggest you make them in batches. Freeze them on a baking tray and then transfer them into an airtight container. They can then be popped into a toaster to warm them up. These can be frozen for up to 3 months.

CAN YOU TOAST GLUTEN-FREE BREAD?

Yes, you can. It is just more dense than regular bread so watch that you don't burn the edges.

Did you make this gluten-free French toast? Please leave me a comment below letting me know what toppings you enjoyed with your French toast.