Instant Pot French Toast Recipe
Instant Pot French Toast recipe is a beloved breakfast option that is soft and sweet. Imagine making a vegan and gluten-free version of French toast that is tasty and super quick to make. Enjoy the full directions for making the perfect, vegan, and gluten-free Instant Pot French Toast recipe, made easy in the Instant Pot! Today’s meal is certain to be a culinary delight for your family!
Instant Pot French Toast for a Fuss-Free Morning!
Instant Pot French Toast: Forget flipping pieces of bread standing over hot stove – your Instant pot is the one-stop paraphernalia that you need to kick-start a new breakfast routine with an unbelievably easy and shockingly delicious French Toast recipe, while this does not provide you the outer edges (crispy and buttery-oil fried) this does yield French toast that is wonderfully custardy, moist, snappy & custardy in specific French toast recipe methods which make them easy for busy or hands-off classics of french toast or breakfast.
Instant Pot French Toast: This method usually involves an approach like what would be considered French toast casserole or individual “bites” within the instant pot – where all pieces soak up delicious batter and get nice cook time!
Why Make Instant French Toast Recipe in an Instant Pot?
- No More Work: After you prep, the Instant Pot does the work of cooking, freeing you.
- Moist & Creamy: The steam cooking environment of the Instant Pot has incredibly tender and moist results over time.
- Look Good for a Crowd (Potentially): Depending on your method (like if you stack or casserole them), you can potentially make a decent batch all at once.
- Less Mess: No oil splatters or multiple pans to clean.
Instant Pot French Toast Recipe: Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Will my French toast be crispy like pan-fried?
A1: No, not right out of the Instant Pot, because the steam-cooking environment makes a very moist, soft, custardy French toast, similar to a bread pudding texture. If you want a little crispiness, you could place it under the broiler for a few minutes, once it’s out of the Instant Pot. But even broiling won’t obtain the result of pan frying.
Q2: What kind of bread is best for Instant Pot French Toast?
A2: Sturdy, thick-cut breads are best. Brioche, challah, French bread, or even Texas toast if it’s thick enough, will work. Bread that is slightly stale is even better because it will soak up the custard without turning into total mush! Don’t use thin, sandwich-type bread.
Q3: Can I make individual French toast “bites” or “sticks”?
A3: Yes! If you prefer to use silicone egg bite molds rather than a casserole in a dish, cut your bread into cubes that fit into the mold compartments, pour the custard over the top, cover with foil, or the silicone lid, and cook them on the trivet with water in the pot. While cooking time may be slightly less, I suspect they will take between 15 – 20 minutes on high pressure.
Q4: My French toast came out soggy. What went wrong?
A4: Here are a few things that may have caused the sogginess: Bread too fresh/thin: The bread may have absorbed too much liquid too quickly and fallen apart. Too much liquid in custard: Be sure to stick to the ratios in the recipe! Condensation: Make sure the one you used was tightly covered with foil so that water from the lid of the Instant Pot would not drip into the pan. Not enough resting time: Letting it rest after cooking helps it to set. Soaked too long before cooking: Soaking is needed, but if the bread was very absorbent and soaked for too long, it may have resulted in sogginess.
Q5: Do I really need a separate pan inside the Instant Pot?
A5: Yes, for this kind of recipe, you need a heatproof pan (this can be a 7-inch cake pan or springform pan) that fits on the trivet inside your Instant Pot. This is what contains the French toast and custard! You cannot cook it directly inside the Instant Pot liner; it would just be a messy, probably burnt, mess of stuff!
Q6: Can I use a different type of milk?
A6: Sure, you can substitute almost any dairy-free milk, such as almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, and more. Just remember that lower-fat milks will produce a slightly less rich custard. You could even use coconut milk (full-fat, canned) for a different taste and, of course, richness.
Q7: How do I store and reheat leftovers?
A7: Keep leftover Instant Pot French Toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. To reheat, you can use a microwave, a toaster oven, or briefly pan-fry in a small amount of butter for a crispy texture. You can also use your Instant Pot and set it to “Steam” and heat for a few minutes (use a heat-proof dish on the trivet to steam it, not directly in the pot).
Q8: Can I prepare this the night before?
A8: You could pre-prep some of it. You could cut up the bread and mix the custard (just store the custard in an airtight container in the fridge). Then assemble it in the pan the next morning, let it soak for a bit, and cook. You could probably soak the bread in the custard overnight in the fridge if it is a very stout bread – there is a chance it will become too drenched though.
Q9: What are some good flavor additions?
A9: Experiment! Add a teaspoon of orange zest to the custard. Stir in mini chocolate chips along with the bread cubes. Put a layer of thinly sliced apples or berries in the middle of the bread. You can also use almond extract instead of vanilla. A pinch of cardamom or allspice will add warmth.
Instant Pot French Toast recipe 2025
Description
Elevate breakfast with this easy andd satisfying Immediate Pot vegan which integrates amazing texture and flavor, all thanks to the convenience of the Instant Pot. This quick and adaptable meal could be a revelation for those of us with dietary limitations, and it sets up to be adjusted to your flavor preferences. Get ready to shake up a delicious breakfast staple!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the loaf into bite-size pieces and let it dry overnight on a cookie sheet or pan.
You can use parchment paper in the bottom too for easy release. (you can use the special pan made for IP too if you have it). - Spray the bottom and sides of your dish with nonstick baking spray.
- Whisk the eggs and then add the milk, vanilla, sugar, brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Add the dried bread pieces. Let them soak for about 10 minutes. Stirring occasionally to make sure every piece of bread gets into the milk mixture.
- Dump the mixture into your prepared dish. Cover the dish really well with foil.
I put a piece over the top and then also placed the dish on a piece of foil and brought the edges up around it. (This helps seal out the moisture while it is steaming). - Place your trivet that came with the Instant Pot in the bottom of the pot and pour 1 cup of water into the pot. Place your baking dish on top of the trivet. Place the lid on the instant pot and make sure the vent is turned to “seal”.
- Set manual and pressure to high for 40 minutes.
- When the timer goes off cover the vent with a towel and quick release the steam.
- Remove the dish carefully as it will be hot and remove the foil from the dish draining.
Top with powdered sugar, cinnamon, homemade candied pecans, and whipped cream to make it extra yummy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Serving Size 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 149.53kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.89g5%
- Saturated Fat 1.06g6%
- Cholesterol 62.27mg21%
- Sodium 184.67mg8%
- Potassium 91.42mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 25.47g9%
- Dietary Fiber 0.89g4%
- Sugars 13.08g
- Protein 5.48g11%
- Vitamin A 36.42 IU
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg
- Calcium 58.25 mg
- Iron 1.35 mg
- Vitamin D 0.61 IU
- Vitamin E 0.25 IU
- Vitamin K 0.49 mcg
- Thiamin 0.19 mg
- Riboflavin 0.22 mg
- Niacin 1.25 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg
- Folate 22.8 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.24 mcg
- Phosphorus 78.02 mg
- Magnesium 13.08 mg
- Zinc 0.56 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Cook this recipe at low heat.
- Use fresh ingredients for better taste
- After cooking, wait for at least 15 minutes for better taste
