Keto French Toast
Published July 27, 2019 • Updated February 2, 2026
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A classic breakfast favorite that tastes just like the original but is low-carb, nut-free and only 237 calories. Perfect for a lazy weekend morning.
This recipe starts by making an egg loaf. Egg loaf is a quick bread with hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Since the bread is made up of primarily eggs, it’s the ideal base for this sweet breakfast classic. Since you make a loaf of bread first, this recipe is ideal for meal prep!
Cut out thick slices from a baked egg loaf and fry each slice in butter in a skillet. This creates a crisp, golden brown crust on both sides. The result is french toast that’s only 2.8 grams net carbs per slice! Pour on some sugar free maple syrup and add a dollop of whipped cream. It’ll make your morning brighter and your family happy. Although I can’t guarantee they’ll stay that way!
Another fun option for the kids is to make French toast sticks. Cut into thinner slices and dip in syrup. The kids love playing with their food and not having to use a fork. They make a fun on-the-go breakfast too. Just bring the wet wipes if the sticky syrup gets on your fingers!
What makes this French Toast low carb?
- Low carb ingredients – Instead of traditional bread or texas toast, this recipe starts with a simple quick bread using coconut flour, cream cheese, egg and butter. After it’s baked, the bread is sliced and fried in a buttered skillet just like traditional french toast.
- Gluten free – Many people are also trying to avoid gluten. Store bought bread often isn’t an option if you are gluten-free. This recipe is gluten-free since no wheat flours are used.
- Less than 3 carbs – Each slice is only 2.8 grams net carbs.
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How to make keto french toast
- Make the egg loaf. Combine cream cheese, egg, butter, sweetener, coconut flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
- Slice the loaf into bread slices.
- Fry in butter until golden and crispy on each side.
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Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature -
4 eggs
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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3 tablespoons sugar free sweetener
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1/3 cup coconut flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Mix ingredients
Add cream cheese, eggs, butter, heavy cream, vanilla, sugar free sweetener, coconut flour, baking powder and cinnamon to a bowl or blender and mix together until cream cheese is fully incorporated.
Pour into a loaf pan
Pour into a loaf pan lined with damp parchment paper. Leave a couple of inches of parchment paper hanging over the edges for easy lifting out of the pan.
Bake
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. The loaf should be firm to the touch but will deflate as it cools. Once cooled slice up into the desired thickness.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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How many carbs in French toast?
Unfortunately, regular French toast is not at all low-carb friendly. Between the gluten in the bread and the high carb content in the toast itself, traditional French toast has about 16 grams of carbs per slice and that's not counting the sugar from syrup poured on top. The carbs in this recipe are minimal. Only 2.8 g net carbs per slice and that is a thick slice too! Once you add the syrup, depending on how much you pour on, you are looking at another 1-2 grams of net carbs.
Did you include keto syrup calories in carbs in the recipe nutrition facts?
No. The nutritional information for this recipe does not include any toppings. This means, any syrups, butter, whipped cream, fruit etc, needs to be calculated in.
Does this French toast recipe contain gluten?
No, this recipe does not have any gluten. We use egg and coconut to replace the the wheat flours found in traditional French toast.
Can almond flour be used instead of coconut flour?
If you are not a fan of coconut flour, you can substitute with almond flour. Typically 1/3 cup of coconut flour can be substituted for 1 1/4 cup of almond flour.
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Have this in the oven and was reviewing my steps because my batter was way more runny than yours (I blended ingredients in a blender). I noticed in the video you stated 1/4 cup coconut flour, but the written instructions state 1/3 cup of coconut flour, which is what I used. Even then, batter consistency was different. I am hoping this still turns out well. Please advise if it is 1/3 or 1/4 cup of flour.
I have done both for this recipe. The batter will thicken as the coconut flour absorbs some of the liquid.