Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast. Thick slices of bread soaked in a pumpkin-infused custard mixture, cooked to golden perfection, and served with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices of thick bread (like brioche or challah)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (or a non-dairy alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- Butter or oil for cooking
Optional Toppings:
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for garnish
- Chopped pecans or walnuts, for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Pumpkin Custard: In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, spices, and brown sugar.
- Soak the Bread: Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin custard mixture, ensuring it’s well coated.
- Cook the French Toast: Heat butter or oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the soaked bread slices until golden brown on each side.
- Serve: Plate the French toast, drizzle with maple syrup, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and add chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
- You can use any type of bread for this recipe, but thicker slices work best to absorb the custard.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar to the custard mixture.
- Feel free to customize toppings with whipped cream, caramel sauce, or a dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg