Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast. This delightful dish features thick slices of bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin batter, creating an irresistible treat that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. With its warm notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with maple syrup and optional nuts, this recipe is sure to brighten your morning and impress guests at any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a fantastic way to embrace the season’s bounty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (1 slice per serving) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 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)
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, spices, salt, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and coat with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin batter, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Cook soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm drizzled with maple syrup and topped with chopped nuts or powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg