Name: Pumpkin French Toast Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2/3 cup milk (whole, low-fat or skim); 1/2 cup pumpkin puree; 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 12 slices Texas toast (or french bread, or challah, or croissant halves); 1/2 cup salted or unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature; 1/3 cup pumpkin puree; 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Description

Savor the flavors of fall with this easy Pumpkin French Toast Recipe, perfectly spiced and topped with homemade whipped pumpkin butter. In just 11 minutes, you can create a delightful breakfast that’s ideal for cozy brunches or chilly mornings. The warm blend of pumpkin puree and spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice creates an inviting dish sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy it with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup or toasted nuts, making it versatile for any occasion. Whether it’s Halloween, Thanksgiving, or a weekend treat, this recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

Scale

4 eggs
2/3 cup milk (whole, low-fat or skim)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
12 slices Texas toast (or french bread, or challah, or croissant halves)
1/2 cup salted or unsalted butter (1 stick), room temperature
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
In a baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
Dip each slice of bread in the mixture, fully coating both sides. Cook on the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
For the whipped pumpkin butter, beat softened butter with a mixer until fluffy; then mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 75g)
Calories: 185
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 155mg

Keywords: Use stale bread for better absorption of the custard mixture. Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg for extra flavor. Serve immediately for the best taste.