Pumpkin French Toast

There’s nothing better than a breakfast of warm French toast on a crisp fall morning! And speaking of crisp, you’ll love this recipe for perfectly crispy and flavorful pumpkin French toast!

Pumpkin French toast sitting on a plate with eggs and syrup in the background.

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The idea behind this pumpkin French toast

You know how some days you wake up hungry; like a cup of coffee and a yogurt will do, and then other days you wake up…HUNGRY!? Well, today I woke up HUNGRY! I wanted something substantial and I wanted something fall.

In the true spirit of it ‘almost’ being fall (I know, I know) and since I had pumpkin puree in the fridge left over from the pumpkin pie oatmeal I made earlier this week; my wheels started turning. I could just add some pumpkin puree and spices to the eggs and make pumpkin French toast! My mouth started watering at the idea…

French toast sitting on a plate, covered in butter and syrup.

How to make this easy French toast

  1. In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, honey, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice.
  2. Dip the bread as usual, coating both sides equally.
  3. Cook on a preheated griddle for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
  4. Top with butter, pecans, maple syrup and thoroughly enjoy!
French toast stilton on a plate with a fork and cinnamon sticks in the background.

My personal thoughts about it

Oh. My. Goodness. This pumpkin French toast was delicious! Warm, buttery French toast with a hint of pumpkin pie! MMM! I didn’t have any heavy cream on hand this morning, but if I did, I would have added a dollop of fresh whipped cream to the top of each piece! This pumpkin French toast was the perfect fall breakfast!

If you’re not a fan of pumpkin, don’t worry! You’ll love this Perfect French Toast instead. It’s delicious!

Pumpkin French toast sitting on a plate with a bite on a fork.

Questions about this pumpkin French toast

Both will work perfectly in this recipe. I prefer canned pumpkin in most of my recipes because the color of canned pumpkin is more visually appealing and the flavor is sweeter. Fresh pumpkin puree can be kind of bland, but if you’re interested in trying it, here’s how to do it.

The French toast will keep for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

I recommend always reheating French toast in a regular toaster or in a toaster oven, if you have one. Pop it in for 2-3 minutes, or until warm and crispy, and then top with butter and syrup as usual.

French toast tends to get soggy and gross if not eaten fresh, but reheating in the toaster will keep this from happening. Sadly, the microwave is not your friend when reheating French toast.

Delicious, pumpkin french toast is the perfect fall breakfast! A spicy seasonal twist on a traditional favorite!

Pumpkin French Toast

By: Kristine Underwood
This deliciously easy pumpkin French toast is the perfect fall breakfast or brunch. It's loaded with warm, comforting fall flavors that will wake up your tastebuds!
4.92 from 12 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 108 kcal

ingredients
 
 

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 TBS honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 8 slices sprouted wheat bread
  • Butter or ghee spray for griddle

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat griddle to 350 degrees and prepare griddle surface (rub with butter or use a nonstick cooking spray).
  • In a medium size bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, honey, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
    2 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1 TBS honey, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • Dip bread in egg mixture and flip to coat both sides.
  • Place coated bread on the griddle and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
  • Serve immediately with butter, warm maple syrup, fresh whipped cream, and/or chopped pecans.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container. To reheat, pop each slice in the toaster or toaster oven for 2-3 minutes. If reheated in the microwave, it will be soggy.

Notes

If you’re interested in making your own fresh pumpkin puree, here’s how to do it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 127mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1277IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
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22 Comments

    1. Yes! It would be THE perfect Saturday breakfast! 🙂

  1. I haven’t made French toast in a coon’s age. (Uh-oh…I’m sounding like my grandmother!) Anyway, this looks like a super recipe. I think it is time to make it!5 stars

    1. Haha, I love that saying! Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy it; it’s a nice balance of comfort and fall. 🙂

  2. Yes please! This looks and sounds so delectable! Perfect for a lazy, cozy weekend!5 stars

    1. Thank you so much Valentina! I agree…and I ate it twice today! 🙂

  3. Oh, I know what you mean about waking up HUNGRY!!! I don’t know why I keep forgetting about French toast which I love! It’s so easy yet satisfying. Your twist on making a classic recipe into something fall is great! I’m now inspired to make it for a weekend breakfast. Now I just need to buy pumpkin ?5 stars

    1. Yay Julia! I’m so happy to hear it, weekend breakfasts are the absolute best! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the French toast! 🙂

  4. What a clever way to sneak some healthy pumpkin into yummy breakfast treat! great recipe5 stars

    1. Thank you so much Jayne! It’s got fall written all over it! 🙂

  5. Oh yum! I would love to be eating this for my breakfast right now instead of the sad looking black coffee I have before me lol.5 stars

    1. Haha Just Jo, I feel you! Coffee is my breakfast most days! LOL!

  6. Looks absolutely delicious. Love the pumpkin and I’m a big fan of french toast for breakfast. Def something I will try. Thanks for sharing this recipe! Pinning and sharing!5 stars

    1. Thank you so much Natalie, I really appreciate it! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

  7. How clever. I would have never thought of adding pumpkin puree to the French toast mix. Really such a brilliant idea and with a good drizzle of maple syrup, simply heaven.4 stars

    1. Aw thank you so much Sara! It really transformed something ordinary into something fall wonderful! I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

  8. Drool. Drool everywhere. THIS is something worth getting out of bed for, even on the coldest fall mornings! 🙂 Love it!5 stars

    1. LOL Karly! Thank you so much and I absolutely agree, totally worth it! 🙂