Description
Indulge in the warm, spiced flavors of autumn with this Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, this delightful dish features thick slices of bread soaked in a creamy pumpkin batter, infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Drizzled with rich maple syrup and optionally topped with nuts or whipped cream, each bite is a celebration of fall’s best offerings. Easy to prepare and fully customizable, this breakfast will quickly become a seasonal favorite for family and friends alike!
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)
- 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, and vanilla until smooth. Add spices and optional brown sugar; mix well.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and coat with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter, ensuring it's well-coated but not soggy.
- Cook soaked bread slices in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with maple syrup and optional toppings like powdered sugar or chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg