In a shallow bowl wide enough to hold a piece of bread, whisk together the soy milk, cornstarch, ground flaxseeds, baking powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Add a little vegan butter or coconut oil to a large skillet over medium high heat and melt.
Whisk the batter again right before dipping the bread, as the cornstarch will settle to the bottom of the bowl.
Dip each side of the bread in the batter and let soak for about 10 seconds per side.
Add the bread to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Add more vegan butter/oil to the pan as needed between batches.
Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and fresh fruit, if desired.