Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast, a delightful dish that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. This easy-to-make recipe features thick slices of bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin batter, resulting in a warm and satisfying breakfast or brunch option. Topped with pure maple syrup and optional nuts, it’s perfect for cozy family mornings or festive gatherings. With minimal prep time and the ability to make ahead, this delicious treat is sure to impress your guests and brighten your day.
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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (for garnish) (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, spices, and optional sugar until smooth. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and coat with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter until well-coated and let soak briefly.
- Cook soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and toppings like nuts or powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg