Description
Indulge in the warmth of the season with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Recipe. Perfectly spiced and accompanied by a swirl of homemade whipped pumpkin butter, this dish captures the essence of fall in every bite. Whether you’re hosting a festive brunch or enjoying a quiet morning at home, its sweet and comforting flavors are sure to impress. With simple preparation steps and versatile serving options, this recipe makes for an easy yet elegant breakfast that everyone will love. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this seasonal favorite that beautifully combines the richness of pumpkin with warm spices.
Ingredients
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- 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)
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 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
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
- In a rectangular baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture until fully coated and place on the hot skillet. Cook until both sides are golden brown (about 2–3 minutes per side).
- For the pumpkin butter, beat room temperature butter in a bowl until fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until well blended.
- Serve warm with whipped pumpkin butter and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg