Description
This pumpkin French toast recipe transforms classic breakfast into a fall-inspired masterpiece. With pumpkin puree, warm spices, and thick bread, it’s indulgent, nutritious, and ready in under 25 minutes—perfect for cozy mornings or festive brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche or challah preferred)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (whole milk or oat milk)
- 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 (or coconut sugar)
- Butter or coconut oil for cooking
- Maple syrup for drizzling
- Powdered sugar for garnish
- Chopped pecans or walnuts for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and brown sugar. Whisk until evenly blended. Let rest 3-5 minutes.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter.
- Dip each bread slice in pumpkin custard, soaking 10-15 seconds per side.
- Cook bread slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (160°F internal temp).
- Stack slices on plates, drizzle with maple syrup, dust with powdered sugar, and top with nuts.
Notes
Use thick, day-old bread for best results. Avoid over-soaking to prevent soggy French toast. Resting the batter ensures even spice distribution. Customize with dairy-free or gluten-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: pumpkin french toast, fall breakfast, pumpkin recipes, autumn brunch, easy french toast