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    Home » Breakfast Recipes

    French Toasts – Samoa and Molten Lava! Vegan. Easily gluten-free

    Published: Apr 3, 2012 · Modified: Jun 25, 2018 by Richa 37 Comments

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    Hello there decadent breakfast! Make your fave dessert or cookie into a French Toast! French Toast versions of Samoa Cookie and the Molten Lava chocolate cake today. Easy to prep up and fun to serve. French toasts, stuffed and topped, make for great breakfast options. Low Sugar too!

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    Please pardon the lighting and some funky composition by hubbs.. Scroll down and you will know 🙂 I use my home made breads which stand up every well in french toasts. Use a day old regular bread if needed, or gf breads for a gf version.
    Find the ooey gooey Molten Lava Cake for 1 here.


    You can find my vegan breads here and gf breads here. Note to self, make a big gf sandwich loaf this week!
     
     
    Want more french toasts.. Check out these stuffed ones filled with Blueberry Greek Yogurt! yum. And my ever fave savory French toasts with Chickpea flour. We like The sweet versions very mildly sweet. With my fruity whole grain breads or protein filled quinoa or almond breads, these make for a filling breakfast.
    Though both these versions were just mildly sweet, hubbs called them decadent enough to be desserts:)
     
     
    The Samoa French toasts are Vanilla Toasts topped with date caramel, toasted coconut and melted chocolate. For the caramel, you can make some raw sugar caramel by cooking 4-5 Tablespoons of sugar in 1 Tablespoon coconut milk, 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil and boiling for 2 minutes. Or use Date Caramel as I have used. Easier, tastier! Date Caramel is super easy, tastes like caramel and natural sugar! recipe courtesy vganjar
     
    The Molten Lava french toasts are stuffed version, stuffed with dark chocolate for me and Spicy Chile chocolate for hubbs. Slice through the middle when hot and find your favorite chocolate lava flow! Whats better than chocolate early morning:)
     
     
    A slice of french toast on a white plate, drizzled with chocolate
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    5 from 1 vote

    Samoa French Toasts

    Easy to prep up and fun to serve. Allergen Information: Dairy, egg, corn, soy, nut free.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American, Vegan
    Keyword: dessert french toasts, easy breakfast, vegan french toasts
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 378kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 4 slices bread

    French toast batter

    • 1.5 Tablespoons finely ground Oats
    • 1 Tablespoon finely ground flax seed
    • 1 Tablespoon raw sugar or maple syrup
    • 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) vanilla extract
    • 1/3 cup (83.33 ml) warm water or almond milk or coconut milk
    • 1-2 teaspoons (1 teaspoons) organic canola or coconut oil

    Date Caramel:

    • 4-5 (4 ) dates soaked in water for atleast 15 minutes.
    • 1 Tablespoon agave or maple syrup
    • 1 Tablespoon water

    Toasted Coconut:

    • 1/4 cup (20 g) or as needed shredded dried coconut

    Instructions

    • Mix 1.5 Tablespoons finely ground Oats, 1 Tablespoon finely ground flax seed, 1 Tablespoon raw sugar or maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/3+ cup warm water or almond milk (coconut milk). Mix well and let sit for 5 minutes. Mix again, dip slices and pan fry them on medium-low, in 1-2 teaspoons organic canola or coconut oil. 3-4 minutes each side.

    Date Caramel:

    • Blend the following into a smooth flowy paste; dates, agave and 1 Tablespoon or so water to get a spreadable consistency.

    Toasted Coconut:

    • Add 1/4 cup or as needed shredded dried coconut to a pan on low-medium heat. Roast, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.

    To Assemble Samoa French Toast:

    • Top the prepared French Toast with Date caramel as thick a layer as you want, then toasted coconut and then drizzle some melted chocolate. Done! Serve!

    Notes

    Quick version: Use 2 Tablespoons your favorite pancake mix(I use Bob's red mill 7 grain pancake mix), a teaspoon flaxmeal, add spices or vanilla extract, sugar and 1/3+ cup water to make a thin batter and dip the slices and pan fry.
    Nutritional values are based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Samoa French Toasts
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 378 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 7g44%
    Sodium 299mg13%
    Potassium 285mg8%
    Carbohydrates 59g20%
    Fiber 6g25%
    Sugar 26g29%
    Protein 8g16%
    Calcium 92mg9%
    Iron 2.9mg16%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     
     
     
    Molten Lava French Toast:
    Add 1 Tablespoon cocoa powder to the basic French Toast batter mentioned above.
    Take a fat slice of bread. Cut it parallel like you would for a stuffed version.(See a picture of the stuffed bread here) Insert thin slices of dark chocolate into the cavity, and leave half an inch unfilled space at the top( as the chocolate will melt and need some space to spread). Dip the bread slice in batter. Seal the open edge well with batter. Pan fry on medium low for 3-4 minutes.
    Serve hot topped with maple syrup and berries!
    Slice it up when hot to get that Lava flow.
    You can fill these up with other things too. I would like some vegan nutella in it, or some lingonberry preserves! yumm.
     
    How do you like French Toasts?
     
     
    These are heading to Hearth and Soul blog hop, Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays, Allergy Free Wednesdays, Ricki’s wellness Weekend, Susan’s weekly Yeastspotting.
     
     
    A beautiful shelter for Cows, calves, buffaloes and Horses was set up and opened this year by VSPCA(Visakha Society for protection and care of animals). Almost all of these cows, calves and horses were saved from impending slaughter. The shelter is aptly named Kindness Farm. The concept of Kindness Farm aims at providing a place for all kind of animals in distress, growing vegetables and fruits for the animals and the Employees, Growing Fodder, using the cattle to produce and Generate Electricity and Cooking gas, Tapping Solar Energy for Shelter Lanterns , providing Natural Pesticides, developing organically all produces. All the activities aim at providing Awareness, Education and building a relationship and inculcating for the future generations about the importance of veganism because of Kindness.
    The expansion was needed to provide room for over 1300 animals at VSPCA and all of those animals need our support!
     
     
     
    Donations can be made in general, or for a specific animal too. You can support Guddi- the blind calf or Midnight- the pregnant cow who was saved from slaughter, Rani the pug, or Sitha the monkey with a few less fingers!
    For tax deductible donations from the US, donate via Help Animal India, which is 501 c3.

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    1. Magy

      December 08, 2021 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      I have made this french thats with just the base (no date caramel, coconut or chocolate), a few times, each have been PERFECT! Thank you Richa!

      Reply
    2. AM

      March 31, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      Bless you, Richa…it’s Girl Scout cookie season. These will make a tasty alternative for the new gluten-free vegan!

      Reply
    3. Tessa Domestic Diva

      April 09, 2012 at 10:00 pm

      Nice work Richa, sounds scrumptious!! Thanks for sharing with us on Allergy Free Wednesdays!

      Reply
    4. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

      April 09, 2012 at 7:13 am

      YUMMERS!! That drizzle shots are simply mouth-watering 😀

      Reply
    5. Koko

      April 06, 2012 at 5:26 pm

      Oh my gosh….these look just divine! Mmmmm I want them for breakfast right now!

      Reply
    6. Hannah

      April 06, 2012 at 12:57 pm

      I think you just invented my dream brunch dish. Wow, does that look absolutely incredible… If only this weren’t Passover weekend, I’d start planning a lavish Sunday brunch with this right now!

      Reply
    7. Becky

      April 06, 2012 at 11:25 am

      Richa,
      We love French toast, and you have so many options! I especially like the strawberry and chocolate combo, Yum!

      Reply
    8. Deeps @ Naughty Curry

      April 05, 2012 at 11:06 am

      not only do i love french toast but this one tops the list with the drizzled sauce and strawberries! looks lovely

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 06, 2012 at 2:17 am

        Thanks Deeps. strawberries and chocolate always work great togehter!

        Reply
    9. Valerie

      April 05, 2012 at 8:11 am

      omg, I love french toast… I think it’s my favourite breakfast!! Yours looks awesome, especially the secound one…

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 06, 2012 at 2:17 am

        Thanks Valerie.. These are quite easy to put together and becoming a fave at my house!

        Reply
    10. Maggie Muggins

      April 03, 2012 at 9:54 pm

      Nice! I could definitely handle some of that molton lava french toast.

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 05, 2012 at 3:27 am

        Thanks Maggie! I could eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

        Reply
    11. Richgail @AstigVegan

      April 03, 2012 at 8:03 pm

      You are so creative as always. I’ve been finding out different ways to make vegan french toast but this one is by far the most innovative. Thanks for also educating us about the Kindness Farm. More power to you!

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 05, 2012 at 3:28 am

        Thanks RG. These are super easy to put together too. the kindness farm is definitely a great initiative.

        Reply
    12. Alea Milham

      April 03, 2012 at 6:37 pm

      Both French Toast recipes look incredible! I would have a hard time deciding which to try first!

      Reply
    13. Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes

      April 03, 2012 at 5:49 pm

      Oh my – that is all i can manage to say

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 05, 2012 at 3:31 am

        Thanks Heather!

        Reply
    14. Shannon

      April 03, 2012 at 5:48 pm

      Stuffing the french toast with chocolate is pure brilliance, Richa!

      Reply
    15. The Cooking Actress

      April 03, 2012 at 4:40 pm

      Ohmilord. Speechless

      Reply
    16. cookingwithlysa

      April 03, 2012 at 1:27 pm

      mmmm chocolate drizzles on a fresh toast = miam! It looks so delicious!

      Reply
    17. Caitlin

      April 03, 2012 at 11:21 am

      wow, this is a dangerous breakfast! looks absolutely sinful(and delicious!)!!!

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 05, 2012 at 3:34 am

        not that dangerous.:) all good stuff.. dates and dark chocolate.. perfect to start the day i say!

        Reply
    18. dassana

      April 03, 2012 at 8:22 am

      lovely chocolate breakfast… have spread a word regarding the vspca on my fb page. read all the heart rendering stories and more. don’t know when all such cruelty will stop.

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 06, 2012 at 2:19 am

        Thanks Dassana!

        Reply
    19. Isobelle

      April 03, 2012 at 5:14 am

      Glad you liked the caramel sauce, but anything with chocolate drizzled all over it wins my over my heart in a second!
      That samoa’s french toast is pure genius!

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 05, 2012 at 3:33 am

        i love that caramel.. so much easier and less tooth achy sweet!

        Reply
    20. Raji

      April 03, 2012 at 5:09 am

      The molten lava french toasts are surely going to be my breakfast today. These look moreishly good..superb Richa!

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 06, 2012 at 2:18 am

        Let me know how you like them!

        Reply
    21. Aarthi

      April 03, 2012 at 4:20 am

      this looks so nice..

      Aarthi
      YUMMY TUMMY

      Reply

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