Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall breakfast with this Pumpkin French Toast Recipe, featuring sweet and spiced flavors that embody the essence of autumn. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion, whether it’s a festive brunch or a cozy weekend treat. The pumpkin puree combined with warm spices creates a comforting taste that will impress your family and friends. Topped with homemade whipped pumpkin butter, this delightful French toast is guaranteed to make your mornings special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk (whole, low-fat, or skim)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 12 slices Texas toast (or French bread, challah)
- 1/2 cup salted or unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter to melt.
- In a baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture until well coated.
- Cook each slice in the skillet for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the whipped pumpkin butter, mix softened butter with pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until fluffy.
- Serve warm with whipped pumpkin butter on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Use day-old bread for better absorption of the egg mixture. Customize spices by adding nutmeg or ginger for an extra kick. Serve with toppings like maple syrup or chopped nuts for added texture.