Description
Pumpkin French Toast is a delightful autumn breakfast that perfectly marries crispy, golden-brown bread with the rich, warm flavors of pumpkin and spices. Drizzled with maple syrup and served with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, each bite offers a cozy embrace, making it an ideal dish for chilly mornings or festive brunches. This easy-to-make recipe will tantalize your taste buds and fill your kitchen with the sweet aroma of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick brioche or challah bread
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ cup maple syrup (for serving)
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until smooth.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, ensuring full coverage; let soak for about 20 seconds per side.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter until bubbly.
- Cook each soaked bread slice for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg