Vegan Monte Cristo Sandwich – Crispy Sweet-Savory Delight

Ingredients

• • 4 ⅞ slices thick-cut bread (sourdough or brioche)
• • 1 ⅞ cup almond milk (plus extra for soaking)
• • ⅞ cup raw cashews (soaked 4 hours)
• • ⅞ cup nutritional yeast
• • 2 ⅞ tbsp maple syrup
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp apple cider vinegar
• • ⅞ banana (sliced)
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp cornstarch (for glaze)
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
• • Fresh berries (raspberries, strawberries)

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend soaked cashews with nutritional yeast, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 cup almond milk until smooth. Set aside.

2. 2

   Place bread slices in a dish and pour enough almond milk to fully soak for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Spread cashew cheese on each soaked bread slice. Layer banana slices and a drizzle of maple syrup.

4. 4

   Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides (4-5 minutes each).

5. 5

   Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and 1 tbsp maple syrup. Brush onto sandwiches while hot. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh berries.