Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast
Embrace the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast. This easy-to-make recipe blends creamy pumpkin puree with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a breakfast experience that’s both satisfying and comforting. Perfect for lazy weekends or busy mornings, this dish will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that makes waking up a joy. Serve it with maple syrup and your favorite toppings for a delicious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (4 slices) 1x
- 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 ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons brown sugar, butter or oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla, spices, salt, and optional brown sugar until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and coat with butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Cook slices in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and chopped nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg