Description
Indulge in the essence of fall with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast. This cozy dish combines rich pumpkin puree with warming spices, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly mornings or festive brunches. Topped with maple syrup and crunchy nuts, each bite is a celebration of seasonal flavors that promises to brighten your breakfast table. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet morning at home, this easy-to-make recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and coat with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin batter, ensuring even coating.
- Cook soaked bread slices on the skillet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and optional toppings like nuts or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg