Description
Fall Pumpkin French Toast is a delightful breakfast recipe that captures the cozy flavors of autumn. This recipe combines pumpkin puree, warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and thick-cut bread to create a satisfying and flavorful French toast. It’s an easy-to-prepare dish perfect for weekend brunches or any morning you want to feel the warmth of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 slices of bread (thick-cut recommended)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Whipped cream (optional topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a large frying pan or griddle over medium heat and add one tablespoon of butter.
- Dip the Bread: Take a slice of bread and dip it into the pumpkin batter, ensuring both sides are coated but not soggy.
- Cook the Toast: Place the coated slice onto the hot pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Repeat: Repeat with the remaining slices, adding more butter to the pan as needed.
- Keep Warm: If cooking in batches, keep the finished French toast warm in a low oven (about 200°F) until ready to serve.
- Serve: Serve immediately with maple syrup and whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread like brioche, challah, or Texas toast for best results.
- Do not rush the cooking process; allow each side to become golden brown.
- A pinch of salt in the batter balances the sweetness.
- Experiment with other spices like ginger or cloves for added warmth.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity for desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 slices)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg