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Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast

Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast: Cozy Autumn Flavor Awaits

This Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast is a delightful twist on traditional French toast, perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs fresher eggs yield the best results
  • 1/2 cup milk or non-dairy alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract consider maple extract for a unique twist
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar optional
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil used for cooking the toast
For Serving
  • to taste maple syrup for drizzling on top
  • to taste powdered sugar optional, for presentation
  • to taste chopped pecans or walnuts optional, for topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Incorporate vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and brown sugar into the mixture. Stir until well combined.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil. Wait until it melts and bubbles.
  4. Dip thick slices of bread into the pumpkin batter, coating both sides thoroughly.
  5. Cook the soaked bread slices in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Remove cooked slices and keep warm while repeating the cooking process.
  7. Serve the Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast with maple syrup, optional powdered sugar, and nuts on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, control skillet temperature and ensure thorough coating of the bread with the batter.

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