Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Recipe, perfect for cozy weekend breakfasts or festive gatherings. This quick and easy recipe takes just 11 minutes from start to finish, capturing the essence of autumn with its rich blend of pumpkin puree and warming spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Topped with a luscious homemade whipped pumpkin butter, each bite offers a creamy texture that perfectly complements the sweet, spiced toast. Serve it with your favorite toppings—like maple syrup, fresh fruits, or nuts—to elevate your breakfast experience. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a quiet morning at home, this Pumpkin French Toast is sure to please.
Ingredients
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- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk (your choice)
- 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 other preferred bread
- 1/2 cup softened butter (salted or unsalted)
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree (for pumpkin butter)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for pumpkin butter)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for pumpkin butter)
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (for pumpkin butter)
Instructions
- Heat a 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, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are soaked.
- Cook each slice in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the pumpkin butter, beat softened butter until fluffy; mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg