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Pumpkin French Toast Recipe

Pumpkin French Toast Recipe

This Pumpkin French Toast brings all the cozy vibes of fall mornings right to your table. With warm spices, a fluffy texture, and just a hint of pumpkin, each bite captures that perfect autumnal flavor.

As cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla fill the air, the nostalgic aroma blends with creamy pumpkin custard for a toast that’s indulgent, golden-brown, and utterly seasonal.

Adding pumpkin isn’t just for taste—it sneaks in a bit of fiber and vitamin A, making each slice a little healthier and more filling.

Plus, this recipe is super simple to make and endlessly customizable. Want an extra-soft bite? Use challah or brioche for that café-style decadence.

Top it off with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and a dollop of whipped cream if you’re feeling festive. This is a breakfast worth savoring all season long.

Why I Love This Recipe (And You Will Too):

  • It’s rich yet nutritious: The pumpkin not only adds a wonderful depth of flavor but also gives each bite a hidden boost of fiber and vitamin A.
  • Perfectly customizable: Over time, I’ve tried this with brioche, challah, and even sourdough for a different texture each time, and it’s delicious every way.
  • Seasonal and nostalgic: There’s something about the combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin that feels like wrapping yourself in a cozy fall sweater.
  • Quick enough for busy mornings: It’s as easy as regular French toast, but it feels so much more special—especially on a chilly morning.
Serving the finished Pumpkin French Toast warm with syrup, powdered sugar, or cinnamon-sugar for a delicious breakfast or brunch.

Pumpkin French Toast Recipe

Sweet and spicy pumpkin french toast is made the night before for an easy, early-morning preparation.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Calories: 284kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Plate
  • Butter Knife

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • cup pumpkin puree – not pumpkin pie filling
  • syrup powdered sugar – or cinnamon-sugar, for serving
  • 8 slices thick white bread – Texas toast or sliced brioche bread are my favorites

Instructions

  • Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
    Preheating a skillet or griddle over medium heat in preparation for making Pumpkin French Toast.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
    Whisking together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, brown sugar, and pumpkin puree to make the coating for Pumpkin French Toast.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter on the preheated skillet, spreading it to cover the surface.
    Melting butter on the preheated skillet to cook the Pumpkin French Toast slices.
  • While the butter melts, dip a slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, coating both sides well.
    Dipping thick slices of white bread into the pumpkin coating mixture to prepare for Pumpkin French Toast.
  • Place the coated bread on the skillet. Repeat with 1-2 more slices, depending on the size of your pan.
    Cooking the Coated Bread for Pumpkin French Toast
  • Cook each slice for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side.
  • Transfer cooked slices to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Repeat the process with remaining bread and pumpkin mixture, adding 1 tablespoon of butter between batches.
    Repeating the process of dipping, cooking, and flipping slices of bread to make more Pumpkin French Toast.
  • Serve warm with syrup, cinnamon-sugar, or powdered sugar as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 354mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 3mg

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