Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast
Warm up your mornings with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast, a cozy fall-inspired dish that feels like a warm hug on your plate. Thick slices of bread are perfectly soaked in a creamy pumpkin batter infused with aromatic spices, then cooked to golden perfection and topped with rich maple syrup. Whether you’re rushing through a busy weekday or enjoying a leisurely weekend brunch, this recipe brings comfort and joy to any table. Not only is it quick and easy to prepare, but the inviting scent of pumpkin and spices will have everyone gathering around for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 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
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter until thoroughly coated.
- Place the soaked bread onto the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve stacked with maple syrup drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg