Description
A delicious twist on a classic breakfast, this pumpkin French toast is warm, cozy, and perfect for fall mornings. Flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, it’s a seasonal treat that’s both easy and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick slices of brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or cooking spray.
- Soak each slice of bread in the pumpkin mixture for about 10 seconds per side, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Place the soaked slices on the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of maple syrup. Optionally, top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
Notes
Use slightly day-old bread for best results. You can substitute the milk and eggs for vegan alternatives like almond milk and flaxseed egg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pumpkin french toast, fall breakfast, cozy recipes, easy french toast