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Pumpkin French Toast

Warm and Cozy Pumpkin French Toast to Brighten Mornings

A delightful twist on a breakfast classic, this Pumpkin French Toast brings together spiced pumpkin goodness for a comforting fall experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 4 slices Thick Bread (brioche or challah)
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk or almond/oat milk for dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon add more for extra spice
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg substitute with more cinnamon if needed
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger optional
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar optional
For Cooking and Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Oil butter is recommended for flavor
  • to taste Maple Syrup for drizzling
  • to taste Powdered Sugar optional garnish
  • to taste Chopped Pecans or Walnuts optional for topping

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until smooth.
  2. Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and brown sugar.
  3. Allow the batter to sit for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
  5. Dip the bread slices into the batter for 10-15 seconds, ensuring they are well-coated.
  6. Cook the soaked bread slices in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  7. Stack the cooked French Toast on a plate and keep warm while cooking remaining slices.
  8. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  9. Optionally, top with chopped pecans or walnuts for added crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure your skillet is adequately heated before cooking, and avoid overcrowding for even cooking.

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