Delightful Pumpkin French Toast for Cozy Autumn Mornings

Enjoy this Pumpkin French Toast, a cozy breakfast perfect for autumn mornings!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 slices

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Batter

1 cup pumpkin puree canned works beautifully
4 large eggs large size
1 cup milk or non-dairy alternative
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
a pinch salt balances sweetness
2 tablespoons brown sugar optional, adjust to taste

For Cooking

1 tablespoon butter or oil for coating skillet

For Serving

to taste maple syrup classic topping
to taste powdered sugar optional, for dusting
to taste chopped pecans or walnuts optional, for crunch

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Skillet
Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until smooth.
Add vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt. If desired, stir in brown sugar. Whisk again until combined.
Allow the pumpkin batter to rest for about 5 minutes.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Add butter or oil once heated.
Dip thick slices of bread into the pumpkin batter, ensuring thorough coating.
Cook bread slices in the skillet for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and repeat.
Keep cooked slices warm in a low oven while finishing the remaining pieces.
Serve the slices stacked on a plate with maple syrup and optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the skillet and adjust spices to taste.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!