Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast. This delightful dish features thick slices of bread soaked in a spiced pumpkin batter, offering a warm and inviting taste that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. Ideal for leisurely weekends or festive gatherings, this recipe promises to elevate your breakfast experience. Top it off with maple syrup and crunchy nuts for an extra layer of flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an easy yet impressive way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of 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
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, spices, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter thoroughly and let excess drip off.
- Cook each slice for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm topped with maple syrup and nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg