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Description
Enjoy a cozy and flavorful breakfast with this Pumpkin French Toast recipe. Perfect for fall mornings, this dish combines the warmth of pumpkin and spices with a delightful French toast base. It’s an easy and delicious way to start your day.
Ingredients
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- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced 1-inch thick
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Optional toppings: whipped cream, extra maple syrup, chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the bread slices for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- For a thicker custard, use less milk.
- If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can use a mix of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves.
- This recipe can be made ahead by assembling the french toast and refrigerating overnight. Cook in the morning.
- Adjust spices to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg