Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast
Start your day with a warm and comforting twist on breakfast with this Pumpkin French Toast. This delicious, fall-inspired recipe combines the rich flavors of pumpkin puree and seasonal spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a cozy meal perfect for chilly mornings or special brunches. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this delightful dish that’s loved by both kids and adults alike. Serve it drizzled with maple syrup or topped with crunchy nuts for an extra layer of flavor. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, this Pumpkin French Toast is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 slices) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread (like brioche or challah)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or a non-dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter for a few seconds on each side.
- Cook the soaked bread slices in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and chopped nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg