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Plated Pumpkin French Toast drizzled with maple syrup and powdered sugar.

Classic Pumpkin French Toast

This recipe shows you how to make a delicious Classic Pumpkin French Toast recipe, perfect for breakfast or brunch. Each slice is coated in a pumpkin-spiced batter and cooked until golden brown.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

French Toast
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pumpkin)
  • ½ cup milk (whole milk, almond, or oat milk)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil

Equipment

  • Shallow dish or pie plate
  • Whisk
  • Large non-stick skillet or griddle

Method
 

The French Toast
  1. In a shallow dish, whisk together the pumpkin puree, milk, eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  2. Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt butter or coconut oil.
  3. Dip each bread slice into the pumpkin mixture, coating both sides well, allowing excess to drip off.
  4. Place soaked bread in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, adjusting heat as needed.
  5. Repeat with remaining bread, adding more butter or oil between batches.
  6. Serve hot with your preferred toppings like maple syrup, whipped cream, pecans, or powdered sugar.

Notes

For extra flavor, lightly toast the bread before dipping. This will help prevent it from becoming too soggy. Feel free to adjust the amount of pumpkin pie spice to your taste, or add a pinch of ground cloves for a warmer flavor. This French Toast is best served immediately after cooking.