Description
This pumpkin French toast recipe combines the cozy flavors of autumn spices with creamy pumpkin puree for a golden, custardy breakfast. Indulgent yet nutritious, it’s the perfect way to elevate your fall mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk or oat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
- Butter or coconut oil for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for garnish
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and brown sugar; whisk until fully combined.
- Let batter rest 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Preheat skillet or griddle over medium heat; coat with butter or oil.
- Dip bread slices in batter for 10–15 seconds per side.
- Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and custardy inside.
- Stack on plates, drizzle with maple syrup, dust with powdered sugar, and top with nuts.
Notes
Use thick, day-old bread for best texture. Avoid over-soaking bread to prevent sogginess. Cook over medium heat to ensure even browning without burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pumpkin french toast, fall breakfast, pumpkin spice, brunch recipe