This French Toast Sticks recipe is so easy to make and are the perfect finger food for baby-led weaning! They’re also vegan and a quick, simple breakfast option.
Your little one is going to love breakfast time when you whip up this easy French toast sticks recipe! They’re packed with healthy goodness and perfect for their little hands to grab and eat themselves. Even better, it only requires a handful of everyday ingredients so you can make these sticks last-minute without having to run out to the store. I mean, who has time for that?
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Why This Recipe Works
Is quick and easy not enough to convince you to make these French toast sticks? Well, here are some more reasons!
- They’re egg-free French toast so if your baby has an egg allergy, or if you haven’t introduced eggs yet, this is perfect.
- Crowdpleaser- the whole family will enjoy them, not just babies!
- Packed with healthy goodness
- Made with only 5 ingredients!
Key Ingredients
Whole wheat bread — I went with whole wheat bread for these French toast sticks as it has a higher amount of fibre and protein than regular white bread.
Flax meal — Instead of using egg, we make an egg substitute by using flax meal. It also has a nutty flavour to it, so it compliments the cinnamon!
Vanilla — I always recommend using real vanilla extract instead of artificial vanilla extract. It just tastes so much better.
How to Make This Recipe
Step 1: In a small bowl mix flax meal, oat milk, vanilla, and cinnamon. Set it aside for 10 to 15 minutes for it to thicken. Then, submerge the bread into the flax egg mixture to coat it evenly on both sides, for approximately 30 seconds.
Step 2: Heat a griddle or large nonstick pan with the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the bread and cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes.
Expert Tips
I use oat milk to make this recipe but you can also use almond milk, cashew milk, or a different nut milk if you do not have to be nut-free.
Avoid soaking the bread in the flax mixture for too long, or the French toast sticks will turn mushy and fall apart.
I like serving this with a bit of berry yogurt sauce so my little ones can practice dipping their foods. Cook some berries with a little water and lemon zest until soft and glossy, let it cool, and stir in a couple of tablespoons of yogurt to make a sauce. Be sure to use a non-dairy yogurt if you want to keep this recipe vegan-friendly.
Recipe FAQs
As long as you have introduced each of the ingredients on a regular basis to ensure that your baby is not allergic, French toast is safe to eat. Please consult with your doctor if you have any questions.
I recommend removing the bread’s crust, as it can be tougher for babies and toddlers to chew. Also, avoid cooking the bread for too long as you don’t want the bread to be too hard.
You most certainly can make this ahead of time. Simply reheat the French toast sticks in the microwave or stovetop until warmed through.
You can freeze these French toast sticks! You can flash freeze them on a lined sheet pan before transferring them to a freezer-safe bag or container so you can pull them out as needed.
More Recipes You Might Like
Want more BLW ideas like this French toast sticks recipe? Try these ones:
- Lentil Meatloaf Muffins
- Spinach Chicken Muffins
- Broccoli and Cheese Egg Muffins
- Peanut Butter Banana Mini Muffins
- Sweet Potato Muffins with Apple (High Iron BLW recipe)
Now tell me, what are some of your kiddo’s go-to breakfast recipes? Leave me a comment below!
French Toast Sticks for BLW (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp flax meal
- 1 cup oat milk or any non dairy milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3-4 slices whole wheat bread cut into long strips
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix flax meal, oat milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Set it aside for 10 to 15 minutes for it to thicken.
- Submerge the bread into the flax egg mixture to coat it evenly on both sides.
- Heat a griddle or large nonstick pan with the oil or butter over medium heat. Add the bread and cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes.
Notes
- I use oat milk to make this French toast sticks recipe but you can also use almond milk, cashew milk, or different nut milk if you do not have to be nut-free.
- Avoid soaking the bread in the flax mixture for too long or the French toast sticks will turn mushy and fall apart.
- I like serving this with a bit of berry yogurt sauce so my little ones can practice dipping their foods. Cook some berries with a little water and lemon zest until soft and glossy, let it cool, and stir in a couple of tablespoons of yogurt to make a sauce. Be sure to use a non-dairy yogurt if you want to keep this recipe vegan-friendly.
Nutrition
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
kim says
This worked out great! Quick and easy enough for school day mornings. We’re past BLW but needed a healthy vegan recipe. This will be in my rotation! Thanks!