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Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast

A delicious fall-inspired recipe that combines the flavors of pumpkin and spices with classic French toast for a perfect breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 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 beaten
  • 1 cup milk whole or any preferred milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional for sweetness
French Toast
  • 8 slices bread thick slices of brioche or challah work well
  • 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
  • maple syrup to taste for serving optional

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, beaten eggs, milk, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Let the batter sit for a few minutes to thicken slightly.
Cook the French Toast
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
  2. Dip each slice of bread into the batter, ensuring both sides are coated.
  3. Place the coated bread slices in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  4. Repeat with remaining bread slices, adding more butter to the skillet as needed.
Serve
  1. Serve the pumpkin French toast warm with maple syrup drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

For an extra touch, sprinkle with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream.

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