Fall Pumpkin French Toast
Fall Pumpkin French Toast is the perfect autumn breakfast, blending the rich flavors of pumpkin and warm spices into fluffy, golden-brown slices of bread. Soaked in a creamy pumpkin batter and cooked to perfection, this dish fills your kitchen with delightful aromas that evoke cozy family gatherings or leisurely weekend brunches. Drizzled with pure maple syrup, it’s a seasonal treat you won’t want to miss!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (for serving)
- 1 tbsp butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the custard mixture for about 30 seconds per side.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter until bubbly.
- Cook soaked bread slices for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with a drizzle of maple syrup and additional cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg