Baileys and Black Tea French Toast – crispy and soft, this vegan French toast is richly steeped in black tea and Irish cream, making this a brunch – perfect toast!
I have told you about the time we were able to get almost the whole first class cabin of a flight to change their drink order to Baileys and coffee. Baileys and coffee was also a standard mid morning indulgence when we were snowed in for three weeks a few years back. We’d go on walks in the snow, come back home, start a fire and enjoy a coffee.
I have a new favorite Baileys drink!
Baileys and black tea.
Served in the ceramic version of my favorite New York deli cup. Everything tastes better in the New York deli cup.
Very easy, really. Not even a recipe.
I brewed my favorite black tea. I added a couple shots of my homemade Baileys to it.
Mmm, this is my newest obsession. I may have to wait until Saturday to enjoy this as a Valentines breakfast… and I’ll have to wait until my nursing shift is over, but we will have this with breakfast.
We will also have french toast.
You can just go ahead and make an extra cup of Baileys and tea, then use part of it for the french toast batter. Then, you know, enjoy the rest. Cheers!
Baileys and Black Tea French Toast
dairy, egg and gluten free, vegan
makes six pieces
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 container (6 ounces) silken tofu
2 shots Baileys Irish Cream*
1/3 cup steeped black tea
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla
6 pieces your favorite gluten free bread
INSTRUCTIONS:
*substitute Baileys (and tea) for your choice of milk – I have made this with coconut milk
Combine all ingredients in food processor. Thin with more liquid as necessary (silken tofu varies in consistency). Pour into shallow bowl, dip bread pieces into batter and cook on a griddle over medium heat, a minute or two on each side, until cooked through and golden.
Serve with coconut spread (or butter), maple syrup and fresh fruit. Earth Balance coconut spread melts just like butter, and is so tasty good.
As a vegan, I used to think french toast was just not going to be. Oh how I love french toast – and it’s one thing that reminds me of great breakfasts shared with Grandpa Z.
I can once again make french toast – this is as good as any I’ve ever had. Great for a Valentines, or the Saturday following…
Happy Valentines Day!
printable recipe:
- ½ container (6 ounces) silken tofu
- 2 shots Baileys Irish Cream*
- ⅓ cup steeped black tea
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla
- 6 pieces your favorite gluten free bread
- *substitute Baileys (and tea) for your choice of milk - I have made this with coconut milk
- Combine all ingredients in food processor. Thin with more liquid as necessary (silken tofu varies in consistency).
- Pour into shallow bowl, dip bread pieces into batter and cook on a griddle over medium heat, a minute or two on each side, until cooked through and golden.
- Serve with coconut spread (or butter), maple syrup and fresh fruit. Earth Balance coconut spread melts just like butter, and is so tasty good
Ally says
To remain gluten free, what kind of bread do you use?
Kristina Sloggett says
hi Ally, most often I buy loaves from our local gluten free bakery (New Cascadia Traditional); right now my favorite store bought brand of gluten free bread is Franz – they have two or three flavors, a multigrain, a white, and a raisin I believe. delicious and VERY soft, has the attributes of a “regular” slice of bread!
Lara says
sounds amazing, I have missed french toast! (and bailys for that matter LOL)
Katrina says
this is very great. first I thought wasn’t going to work, it takes a while to cook and is almost fluffy? it did work, however, and is very very great.
Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} says
i don’t know if i actually could have barley at breakfast time, but sounds like a delish breakfast at dinner time treat
Matt mmWine Horbund says
WHO doesn’t like Irish Coffee! And with homemade Bailey’s that’s just a bonus! And coolest coffee mugs, ever!
spabettie says
agreed! and yes, these mugs are my favorite! Cheers Matt!
Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) says
Our dream bakery should serve french toast on the weekends 😉
Love the idea of tea and Baileys! Wait actually, perhaps that is another weekend menu item 🙂
spabettie says
this should happen, YES. but the tea and Baileys should be an All The Time menu item!! 😀
janetha says
I LOVE FRENCH TOAST. and you.
spabettie says
just had some this morning… one of my favorite things EVER. 🙂
Noelle (@singerinkitchen) says
This looks YUM! My husband would love that black tea and baileys for sure!
spabettie says
seriously, you should make this. SO good!
Natasha says
Morning Beauty – Happy belated Valentines Day…thank you for your note – it meant so much. Many thoughts and prayers to Jason too…
Hey – Nurse Betty! 🙂 How is your Daddy? I know the chemo route is not an easy one. My heart is pensive for your Papa…as long as you help him with some good nutrition on the side, and shower him with lovin’s…he will be drawing dinosaurs in no time ( I loved that picture!).
Your package is enroute with my fiance Rob – he is so kindly sending it off from his office this am….can’t wait for you to get it!
Chin up Buttercup – and FYI – I am going to make your Baileys this weekend! I needs me some whiskey! 😉
<3 Natasha
spabettie says
hi sweetie!
Dad is so far, so good… okay, anyway. Today is day 2 on chemo, and his is a pretty aggressive plan. He is not hungry so we’re feeding him his canned nutrition via his stomach tube… I am SO glad we have that option, so he continues to get nutrients when he is not hungry. Dad is a strong ol’ dinosaur, so I’m hoping he can handle it fairly well.
yeeee! looking forward to the package. VERY much so. you are the sweetest.
and GOOD. I hope you enjoy the Baileys. hope you’re having a good Friday, feeling good and happy, all that. XXO!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
I really need to make your Bailey’s. I think I need to get on it this weekend!
I really just want to come and give you a big bear hug today. I’m thinking about you and Jason. xoxo
spabettie says
you would be in good company – I know of THREE others who are making this Baileys this weekend 😉
Lisa B says
This looks like an amazing breakfast…!
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
I’ve made bread pudding with silken tofu before and it was awesome. I’ll have to try it on french toast. Oh, and I loooove the Earth Balance coconut spread- it’s really good melted on air-popped popcorn!
spabettie says
I am going to have to try the popcorn… um, like TONIGHT.
Kris | iheartwellness.com says
Now, this is what I’m talking ’bout! Hello Baileys and Hello French Toast!!! Come to me please 🙂
Love this!
xxoo
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
That is the prettiest french toast ever! And I adore Baileys. This is so up my alley!
Kalinda says
Oh man, I LOVE the Bailey’s and black tea idea. I’m all about booze in hot beverages. And I happen to have homemade Bailey’s. This might be Valentine’s Day lunch. Ha.
spabettie says
“I’m all about booze in hot beverages” … we would get along just fine… 😉
Curt says
Sounds like an awesome breakfast to me!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
French toast was one of may all-time favorite things to make when I was a kid. I had it for the first time staying the night with a friend and fell in love with it. I must try this vegan version! Awesome.