Easy Pumpkin French Toast

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Cozy Mornings: The Ultimate Pumpkin Spice French Toast

The smell of cinnamon and pumpkin on a hot griddle can make any house feel cozy. When the weather gets cooler, we start craving breakfasts that are warmer, spicier, and extra comforting.

Pumpkin French Toast is just what you need. It turns a classic breakfast into something with the rich, earthy flavors of fall. It’s easy for a weekday but special enough for a weekend brunch.

The Ingredient Breakdown: Why They Matter

Each ingredient in this recipe helps create a soft center and a golden-brown crust:

• Slices of Bread: This holds all the flavor. Thick-cut bread, like brioche or Texas toast, soaks up the mixture without breaking apart.
• Milk: This is the base for the custard and keeps the French toast moist and tender.
• Eggs: They hold everything together and give the French toast its classic, rich taste.
• Pumpkin Puree: This adds a smooth texture, a bright orange color, and a gentle sweetness from the pumpkin.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice: This mix of ginger, cloves, and nutmeg gives each bite a warm, holiday flavor.
• Cinnamon: Adding extra cinnamon brings out the classic, spicy aroma that makes French toast feel nostalgic.
• Brown Sugar: Brown sugar has molasses, so it gives a deeper, caramel-like sweetness that goes well with pumpkin.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Whisk the Custard

In a medium bowl or a shallow square container, mix the milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and the pumpkin blends fully with the eggs.

2. The Soak

Dip a slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, then turn it over so both sides are coated. Let the bread soak up the custard, but don’t leave it too long or it could get soggy.

3. Griddle to Golden

Heat your comal or griddle over medium and add a little butter. When the butter bubbles, add the bread slices. Cook each side for about 2 minutes, until you see a golden-brown crust and smell the cozy aroma.

4. The Finishing Touches

Serve your French toast hot! For a special touch, add a spoonful of cinnamon butter and plenty of maple syrup on top. Using a comal gives the bread an even, toasted finish that you just can’t get with a standard frying pan. It’s a budget-friendly way to bring the “pumpkin spice” craze into your own kitchen.

What equipment or kitchen supplies do I need?

• Shallow Square Bowl
• Whisk
• Griddle
• Measuring Cups and Spoons

Pumpkin French Toast

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Prep Time 6 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings 3

Calories 110 kcal

Equipment

• Shallow Square Bowl
• Whisk
• Griddle
• Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

  

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• 6 slices bread
• ½ cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• ¼ cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

 

• In a medium bowl or a shallow square container, mix the milk, pumpkin puree, eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and the pumpkin blends fully with the eggs.
• Dip slice of bread into mixture and flip to coat both sides.
• Add butter to your griddle or comal. Place each slice of bread on skillet or comal and cook for about 2 minutes each side or until golden brown
• Add cinammon butter and drizzle with maple syrup. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2slicesCalories: 110kcal

Keyword french toast, pumpkin

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