Pumpkin French Toast – Easy Fall Breakfast Favorite
This Pumpkin French Toast is soft, golden, and infused with cozy fall spices. Made with brioche and pumpkin puree, it’s a quick, beginner-friendly breakfast that tastes like a warm autumn hug. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or whenever you crave comfort.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Butter for griddle or pan
- 10 slices brioche bread or your favorite bread
- Maple syrup for serving
- Butter for serving
- Powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Preheat electric griddle and set aside.
- In a 9x13 pan or large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Butter the preheated griddle.
- Dip both sides of each bread slice into the pumpkin mixture, letting it soak briefly.
- Place slices on the griddle and cook until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Repeat with remaining bread and custard mixture.
- Serve warm with maple syrup, extra butter, and powdered sugar if desired.
- FIELD: Notes
- Tip: Use day-old brioche for better texture when soaking in the custard.
- Variation: Try adding chopped pecans to your Pumpkin French Toast for a crunchy twist.
Notes
Tip: Use day-old brioche for better texture when soaking in the custard.
Variation: Try adding chopped pecans to your Pumpkin French Toast for a crunchy twist. Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 290
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 140mg
Sodium: 280mg
Sugar: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Variation: Try adding chopped pecans to your Pumpkin French Toast for a crunchy twist. Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 290
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 9g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 140mg
Sodium: 280mg
Sugar: 14g
Fiber: 2g