Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast: A Delicious Fall-Inspired Recipe to Start Your Day
Start your day with a warm and inviting Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast that beautifully captures the flavors of fall. This delightful dish combines creamy pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a cozy breakfast that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for family gatherings or a simple treat for yourself, this recipe fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma while delivering smiles at the breakfast table. Whip up this comforting French toast in just 25 minutes, and enjoy it topped with maple syrup and your choice of nuts or fresh fruit for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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 cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- butter or oil for cooking
- maple syrup for serving
- powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
- chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, spices, and brown sugar until smooth. Let the batter sit for a few minutes.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and coat with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter, ensuring even coverage, and allow to soak briefly.
- Cook soaked bread slices in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with maple syrup and optional garnishes like powdered sugar or chopped nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg