Keto French Toast

Name: Keto French Toast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon stevia glycerite ((equals 1 tablespoon of sugar)); 2 tablespoons whole milk ((or heavy cream)); 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons coconut flour ((1/2 ounce, 14 grams)); 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder (gluten-free if needed); 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon whole milk ((or heavy cream)); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for frying)

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This amazing keto French toast is made with coconut flour bread. Its flavor and texture are so close to the real thing! Ready in just 20 minutes, it's one of those keto recipes that make you realize there's no need to ever feel deprived on this diet.

Keto French toast is topped with butter.

While I usually make egg-based breakfasts such as crustless quiche Lorraine, mushroom frittata, and egg white omelet, this keto French toast is a wonderful treat to make on occasion. The bread I use here is a variation of the classic 90-second bread. I adjusted the amounts to make it bigger. I also added stevia, vanilla, cinnamon, and whole milk (but heavy cream is fine, too).

Ingredients

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

Unsalted butter: I especially love the flavor of European butter.
Vanilla extract: It's best to use pure vanilla extract.
Sweetener: I use stevia glycerite.
Whole milk: You can use heavy cream instead.
Eggs: I use large eggs in most of my recipes, this one included.
Coconut flour: Try to measure it by weight if you can. It's super-absorbent, so every gram makes a difference.
Cinnamon: Make sure it's fresh. It's an important ingredient, and a stale spice can ruin a dish.
Baking powder: Gluten-free if needed. And please make sure it's fresh.

Variations

Use different flavor extracts instead of vanilla, such as coconut or almond.
Replace the stevia with a granulated sweetener.
I tested this recipe with whole milk, heavy cream, and full-fat canned coconut milk. All versions were excellent.

Instructions

This recipe has two steps - making the bread and then frying it. Scroll down to the recipe card for detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps for making this recipe:

Mix the bread ingredients in the order listed in a square glass container. Then, microwave the mixture for 90 seconds. Allow it to slightly cool.

Dip the bread in a mixture of egg and milk (or cream).

Cook the bread slices in butter until golden brown on both sides.

Cut the bread in half, dust it with a powdered sweetener if desired, top it with butter, and serve. Look at its perfect texture!

Cutting keto French toast to show its texture.

Expert Tips

Use a square glass container to "bake" the bread. I use a square 6-inch glass food storage container to make the keto bread. It gives me the perfect shape and size.
Cook the bread slices patiently over medium-low heat. This will ensure even cooking. You should also gently press on the middle of the bread with a spatula. Otherwise, the bread tends to brown on the edges rather than all over.
The sweetener is optional. If you plan on serving this toast with syrup, there's no need to sweeten the bread itself. I usually sweeten it with a touch of stevia because I don't use syrup.

Recipe FAQs

Is this a make-ahead recipe?

It can be. While it's best when served fresh, you can make a few of these toasts, allow them to cool, then freeze them in individual freezer bags (or in one freezer bag, separated with wax paper squares). You can then gently thaw a slice each morning in the microwave at 50% power.

Which bread is best for keto?

Homemade keto breads are made with low-carb flour alternatives. Commonly used options include almond flour and coconut flour.

This almond flour bread is excellent and can also be used to make French toast. But in this specific recipe, we're using a quick coconut flour bread.

Can you suggest keto toppings?

If you sweeten the bread, you can simply add a pat of sweet butter and perhaps a sprinkle of a sugar-free powdered sweetener.

If you'd like to top your toast with syrup, plenty of sugar-free options are available. The one that I currently use is this sugar-free maple syrup.

Serving Suggestions

While this toast is excellent straight out of the pan, you can also top it with butter, sugar-free syrup, and/or sugar-free confectioners' sugar. Or you could drizzle it with warmed-up peanut butter or keto hazelnut spread.

This toast can be a breakfast on its own or serve as part of a more elaborate breakfast. I sometimes serve it with fluffy scrambled eggs or poached eggs and berries.

Fran posted this gorgeous photo of her meal on Instagram, which she graciously allowed me to post here. She served her toast with avocado and bacon. She says: "Keto French Toast with crispy bacon and avocado! Best Holiday Brunch ever!"

Keto French toast served with bacon and avocado.

Storing Leftovers

You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power. You can also freeze the slices in individual freezer bags for up to three months.