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Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast

A delicious fall-inspired breakfast featuring pumpkin puree and warm spices, perfect for starting your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin French Toast Batter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or homemade
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk whole or any preferred type
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 8 slices thick bread such as brioche or challah
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Let the batter sit for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
Cook the French Toast
  1. Preheat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil.
  2. Dip each slice of bread into the batter, allowing it to soak for a few seconds on each side.
  3. Place the soaked bread slices onto the griddle and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Serve the pumpkin French toast warm, topped with maple syrup, whipped cream, and chopped pecans if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

For a richer flavor, use a thicker bread and let it soak longer in the batter. This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.

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