Description
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Pumpkin French Toast Recipe, perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings. This recipe elevates a classic breakfast favorite by incorporating rich pumpkin puree and aromatic spices like cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Topped with a luscious homemade whipped pumpkin butter, it offers a creamy and sweet finish that complements the toasty bread beautifully. In just under 15 minutes, you can whip up a dish that not only pleases the palate but also fills your home with comforting fall aromas. Whether served with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or crunchy nuts, this Pumpkin French Toast is sure to be a hit at your breakfast table.
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 butter (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon for whipped butter
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice for whipped butter
Instructions
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
- In a baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, making sure both sides are coated.
- Cook each slice in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the whipped pumpkin butter, beat butter until fluffy; mix in pumpkin puree, maple syrup or honey, and spices.
- Serve warm topped with whipped pumpkin butter and optional maple syrup or nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 150mg