Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast. This cozy recipe is perfect for brightening your weekend mornings or impressing guests at brunch. The combination of rich pumpkin puree and warm spices creates a comforting dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Quick to prepare, this scrumptious breakfast is not only family-friendly but also customizable to suit your taste. From drenching it in maple syrup to adding a sprinkle of nuts, each serving is a delicious reminder of autumn’s bounty.
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
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter, coating both sides.
- Cook the soaked bread in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve with maple syrup and optional toppings like powdered sugar or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg