Yes, this is a healthy French toast recipe that is gluten-free, low in calories, ready in 10 minutes. Actually it’s apple French toast and it’s breadless. I know it sounds desperate, but you will love this easy breakfast idea!
Aha, you read that right – there’s no bread involved in making this French toast. It’s an apple recipe and it’s GOOOD. As someone very considerate said in the past:
-“No bread?”
– “Oui.”
– “Let them eat apples.”
It’s like you were there. And it is as close as I can get to being a history teacher and speaking French. It’s pronounced Opples. You’re welcome for the free lesson in French. Now you don’t need Duolingo.
What Is This Healthy French Toast
Well, this is basically, apples sliced into circles, dipped in a batter of eggs and spices and then lightly fried. Sounds like nothing, but it’s quite something. It’s the best lower-calorie option when you’re craving French toast.
If you don’t have a huge appetite in the morning – it’s great for breakfast, but you can also have it for dessert or a snack.
Healthy French Toast Ingredients
You can count the gluten-free ingredients for the recipe on the fingers of one hand! That’s assuming you have a hand with seven fingers, otherwise – use both hands and count to seven. Here’s what you need to make this healthy recipe for French toast:
- Apples. You can use any type of ripe apples to make this breakfast, as long as they’re sweet. We all know an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and well, if you’re like me and hate them, that’s going to be your way of eating your apple a day. Other than being hated by me, apples are actually a great source of fiber, and they have some vitamin C and potassium. Impressive, I know.
- Almond flour. And that’s blanched almond flour…(I actually wrote bleached almond flour and I’m so embarrassed about it. But, I got over it quickly.) Almonds are rich in vitamin E – an essential fat-soluble antioxidant that is important for the proper functioning of your cells. Almonds also have a good amount of magnesium and protein.
- Egg. No French toast can go without an egg.
- Cinnamon. It is an essential part of the batter when making French toast! Cinnamon adds a beautiful flavor and is good for you as well. It’s an anti-inflammatory spice and it’s also shown to have anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, antioxidant and antibacterial effects.
- Other ingredients you’ll need: dairy-free milk of choice, vanilla and coconut oil for the frying.
How To Make Healthy French Toast
So not only is it healthy and gluten-free, this apple French toast recipe is incredibly easy to make as well.
Here’s the to-do list:
- Wash and slice an apple in circles, they shouldn’t be too thick or too thin. Use your best judgment here, I don’t really have a measuring tape. Slice in circles as well as you can and if you can’t get a circle somewhere (because apples do have a core – not like me!) – do a half circle or quarter circle…Basically, follow the phases of the moon. Avoid the crescents.
- In a bowl mix the almond flour, egg, some milk you chose, cinnamon and vanilla. Mix until you get a batter without any clumps in it.
- Let each apple slice soak in the mixture for about a minute. Be sure to not make the coating too thick – otherwise it can fall off when you’re flipping them later.
- Heat a pan suitable for making pancakes and grease it very well with coconut oil or another oil of choice that doesn’t have a strong scent (olive oil won’t be good here). Arrange apple slices in a way that allows you to flip them easily (so not too close together).
- Fry for a few seconds at medium on each side and flip carefully.
- Transfer French toast to a plate and enjoy!
How To Serve
I usually love French toast with just a little bit of honey or maple syrup on top, so that’s what I did with this gluten-free recipe as well. I also sprinkled some cinnamon, because I wanted to impress myself.
You can also try fresh fruit like berries or if you’re making it for dessert – serve with some vanilla ice cream.
More Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes
I hope you enjoy this gluten-free healthy apple French toast recipe! If you’re looking for more healthy and gluten-free breakfast ideas, check out the links below:
Healthy Apple French Toast (Breadless, Gluten-Free)
Yes, this is a healthy French toast recipe that is gluten-free, low in calories, ready in 10 minutes. Actually it's apple French toast and it's breadless. I know it sounds desperate, but you will love this easy breakfast idea!
Ingredients
- 1 large Apple, in circles
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla (or pinch)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (or pinch)
- 1 1/2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Wash and slice the apple. I did circles and half-circles.
- In a bowl mix the almond flour, egg, some oat milk, cinnamon and vanilla. Mix until you get a batter without any clumps in it.
- Let each apple slice soak in the mixture for about a minute. Be sure to not make the coating too thick – otherwise it can fall off when you’re flipping them later.
- Heat a pan suitable for making pancakes and grease it very well with coconut oil or another oil of choice that doesn’t have a strong scent (olive oil won’t be good here). Arrange apple slices in a way that allows you to flip them easily (so not too close together).
- Fry for a few seconds at medium on each side and flip carefully.
- Transfer French toast to a plate and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 305Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 81mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 7gSugar: 25gProtein: 10g
Originally published in January 2023, last updated in August 2025.
