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Savory Cinnamon French Toast + Cajun Chickpea
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Savory Cinnamon French Toast + Cajun Chickpea

This Savory Cinnamon French Toast + Cajun Chickpea recipe is perfect for healthy option for breakfast or a nice brunch. This French Toast is thick, delicious, uses a handful of ingredients, naturally sweetened, and completely dairy-free and vegan. Fully laced with classic cinnamon flavor, this french toast dish comes as a great play on sweet and savory, which will have you going for a second round.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Keyword: baked, bread, breakfast, brioche, brunch, chickpea, cinnamon, classic, dairy-free, dates, easy, fall recipe, fluffy, food, french toast, healthy, holidays, homemade, indulge, plant-based, recipe, savory, spicy, sweet, vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

Vegan French Toast:

  • 1 loaf Whole Wheat Challah bread, sliced semi-thick (Vegan-Approved!)
  • 1 cup Almond milk, Unsweetened (I use Califia Farms; You can use your fave plant-based milk!)
  • 1 Tbsps D'Vash Organics Date Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
  • 2 tsps Arrowroot Starch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter, for cooking

Roasted Cajun Chickpeas:

  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained + rinsed
  • 2 Tbsps garlic powder
  • 2 Tbsps Italian seasoning
  • 2 Tbsps smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder

Other:

  • D'Vash Organics Date Syrup, for garnish
  • handful of sliced grape tomatoes, optional
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Instructions

  • Whisk together all the ingredients (except for the bread) into a large bowl and set aside so that everything marries together and activates, about 5 minutes.
  • Preheat griddle to medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegan butter, melting it.
  • Dip 1 slice of bread into the batter, soaking it in for a few seconds on each side. Place slice unto the heated griddle, cooking on each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Repeat until all french toast has been made.

For Roasted Chickpeas: 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, add chickpea and seasonings, stirring them together until well coated.
  • Add chickpeas to baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, tossing them mid-way until golden brown and crisp. 
  • Remove from oven and set aside.

Assembly:

  • To serve—stack french toast atop each other, spoon roasted cajun chickpea over stack, and top with sliced grape tomatoes, if desired. Drizzle with date syrup or pure maple syrup and enjoy!
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

BREAD: Instead of challah bread, you can also use ciabatta bread or any other rustic bread. In most cases, day old bread works best!
DATE SYRUP: To purchase the date syrup mentioned throughout this recipe, see D'Vash Organic's Original Date Syrup on their site. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 2287mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2573IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 7mg