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Pumpkin spice French toast topped with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and pecans

Pumpkin Spice French Toast for a Cozy Fall Breakfast

Colleen Shibley
Thick slices of brioche are dipped in a creamy pumpkin-spice custard and cooked until golden brown. This easy pumpkin French toast brings warm fall flavor to breakfast without becoming heavy or soggy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 thick slices brioche or challah bread
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup pumpkin purée
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter divided
  • Warm maple syrup for serving
  • Powdered sugar for serving
  • Chopped pecans optional

Instructions
 

  • Whisk the eggs, pumpkin purée, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt in a shallow bowl until smooth and completely combined.
  • Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Melt enough butter to lightly coat the cooking surface.
  • Dip one slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, coating both sides. Allow the excess custard to drip back into the bowl. Avoid soaking the bread for too long.
  • Place the coated bread on the heated skillet. Repeat with additional slices without overcrowding the pan.
  • Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the French toast is golden brown and cooked through the center.
  • Add more butter to the skillet as needed and continue cooking the remaining slices.
  • Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and chopped pecans, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 165 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 144 mg | Sodium: 135 mg | Potassium: 199 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 9 g | Vitamin A: 5196 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 98 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutrition information has been calculated using an autogenerating online calculation and is intended for informational purposes. For accurate nutritional information, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used.

Keyword brioche French toast, fall breakfast, pumpkin breakfast, pumpkin French toast, pumpkin spice recipe
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