Ingredients

8 slices whole-wheat bread

1 C. non-dairy milk

1/4 C. chickpea flour

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. pure maple syrup

1/2 tsp. fine salt

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

extra maple syrup for serving

Preparation

*Cut bread in half diagonally while skillet heats.

*Whisk non-dairy milk, flour, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla extract, if using, in a shallow bowl.

*Spray skillet with cooking spray or olive oil.

*Dip a few slices into the mixture and transfer to the skillet.

*Cook for 3 minutes, flip over, and cook for 3 minutes more.

*Re-spray the skillet and repeat with remaining slices.

*Garnish with cinnamon, confectioners’sugar, and sliced fruit.

VARIATION: Gingerbread French Toast: Add 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and another 1/4 tsp nutmeg to the non-dairy milk mixture.