Pumpkin French Toast
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Pumpkin French Toast
Description
The Pumpkin French Toast recipe starts by blending eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and brown sugar, creating a flavorful soaking mixture. Thick, hearty bread slices soak briefly in this blend, absorbing the spices and moisture. Cooking on a preheated griddle coated lightly with nonstick spray, the bread cooks approximately two minutes per side, developing a golden exterior while retaining a tender interior. The pumpkin and spices offer a distinct autumnal taste contrasted by the sweet topping of syrup served alongside. This dish brings a seasonal twist to classic French toast, using recognizable spices and pumpkin for its character.
The texture is soft but sturdy thanks to the hefty bread, while the browning process adds slight crispness and caramelized flavor. The pumpkin puree and spices infuse the toast with warmth and complexity beyond simple cinnamon sugar coatings.
For serving, syrup is recommended to contribute moisture balance and sweetness, enhancing each bite. This makes a comforting breakfast suitable for a quiet weekend or any time pumpkin flavors are desired.
An important tip from the notes is that when cooking multiple batches, keeping cooked toast warm in a 200°F oven on a baking sheet ensures the entire batch retains pleasant serving temperature. This practical step avoids sogginess or cold slices when serving several portions.
Ingredients
- 2 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 lices bread thick hearty
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk and until well combined. Add in pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and brown sugar. Mix until combined.
- Dip bread into egg mixture.
- Place bread on preheated griddle sprayed with non stick spray. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes. Serve with syrup.
Notes
- Keep cooked toast warm in a 200°F oven on a baking sheet while finishing other batches to ensure all pieces serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2slices | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 700IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.