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Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast

Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast: Your Cozy Autumn Mornings

Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast is a warm, cozy dish perfect for autumn mornings, featuring spiced batter with sweet pumpkin puree.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 slices Thick Bread (Brioche or Challah) Optional substitutes: sourdough or gluten-free bread.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use either canned or homemade.
  • 3 large Eggs Acts as a binder; no egg substitutes noted.
  • 1 cup Milk Can use whole or non-dairy milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can be replaced with pumpkin pie spice.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 pinch Salt Do not omit.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Optional for added sweetness.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Oil Butter is preferred for richness.
For Serving
  • to taste Maple Syrup Consider using flavored syrups.
  • to taste Powdered Sugar Optional for garnish.
  • to taste Chopped Nuts (Pecans or Walnuts) Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet or Griddle

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of pumpkin puree, 3 large eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon of ground ginger, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar if desired.
  2. Allow the pumpkin batter to sit for about 5 minutes.
  3. Place a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter, allowing it to melt.
  4. Carefully dip each bread slice into the pumpkin spice batter for about 10 seconds.
  5. Cook the soaked bread slices in the heated skillet for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Stack the cooked Pumpkin French Toast slices on a serving plate. Drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle with powdered sugar and chopped nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for brunch gatherings, customizable with various toppings, and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for leftovers.

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