Vegan French Toast with Sumac Apple Açai Sauce

Ingredients

• For the sumac apple Açaí sauce: 1 tablespoon vegan butter 
• 2 medium sized tart apples (such as granny smith)
• cored and cut into 1/2" dice 
• 2 teaspoons sumac 
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 
• 1/4 cup maple syrup 
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 
• 1 SAMBAZON Original Blend Açai Superfruit Pack   
• For the French toast: 1/4 cup rice flour 
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce 
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 8 thick slices French bread (or other sturdy but soft bread of your choosing) 
• 2 tablespoons vegan butter
• more as needed 
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• for serving 
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• toasted
• Confectioners’ sugar