Oat Milk French Toast Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How many cups of water for oat milk? ›

To make oat milk simply add 1 cup rolled oats + 4 cups water to a high-speed blender and blend on high for 30-45 seconds. Then strain through a clean t-shirt or towel for best results. We found nut milk bags let too much pulp through. Fine mesh strainers also let too much pulp through, so we don't recommend using them.

If the pan isn't hot enough when you put your first slice in, the custard spreads out, forming a "foot" on the bottom of the French toast. When the pan is hot enough, the batter won't have time to seep; the custard will start cooking as soon as it hits the pan. Give the pan a light coating of neutral oil and butter.

Whatever you decide on, the ratio of liquid to egg will still be about ¼ cup liquid to one egg, and one egg per two slices of bread. So, if you want to make four slices of French toast, you would need four slices of bread, two eggs, and ½ cup milk.

For 4 cups oat milk, combine 1 cup dry rolled oats (I used Bob's Red Mill, but any rolled oats will work—don't use instant or quick-cooking oats), 4 cups cold water, and a pinch of salt and blend for 20 seconds max.

The liquid to oat ratio for oatmeal when using old fashioned rolled oats is easy to remember: 2:1. Whatever measurement of oats you use, you'll need double the amount of liquid. 1/3 cup of oats means 2/3 cup of liquid. One cup of oats means two cups of liquid etc.

Eggs and milk are the essential components of the custard base that gives French toast its tender richness—but get their ratio off and you'll wind up with undercooked slices that have an unpleasantly savory "scrambled eggs" flavor.

If the balance is off and you include too many eggs or not enough milk, the finished French toast will have a scrambled egg-like flavor. When scaling this recipe up or down, keep in mind that you need 1/4 cup of milk for every egg.

1. Not choosing the right bread. The heart and soul of French toast really is the bread — use something sub-par and the final result is going to be sub-par. The best bread is spongy and sturdy so that it will be able to soak up the custard without completely falling apart.

"You know when your French toast is done when the center is set and doesn't have a runny consistency once cut," Oliveira says. If you're cooking a thinner French toast or omitted eggs from your soaking liquid, a quick pan-fry will do the trick, with 3 to 6 minutes on each side.

Choose the Right Bread: Use thick slices of day-old bread, such as brioche, challah, or French bread, for your French toast. Stale bread absorbs the egg mixture better without becoming too soggy. Dry the Bread: If your bread is fresh, lightly toast the slices in a toaster or oven before dipping them in the egg mixture.

How do you jazz up French toast? ›

Vanilla extract is a standard upgrade, but a few others that I recommend for French toast are almond, hazelnut, and coconut. If you want to add a kick to it, try a sweet, full-body liqueur like Grand Marnier, or a spiced rum. A good fortified wine like sherry or port will also give it a kick while adding sweetness.

Old-fashioned oats – Old-fashioned oats, or rolled oats, are made by steaming oat groats and rolling them into flakes. They have a short cooking time, 5 minutes, and they only require 2 cups water for every cup oats.

Soy and oat milk are even more sustainable options when it comes to water use, only requiring a fraction of the water used in the production of cow's milk.

Water Amount

Why do they need this much water? It takes between 4 and 4.5 pounds of water to produce 1 pound of milk. Milk consists of 87% water. Insufficient water intake will result in decreased milk yield.

Discard leftover oat pulp (or make a body scrub by adding used coffee grounds). If you want thinner consistency, add 50ml cold water to the mix, before pouring into a bottle or container.