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Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast

Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast: Fall's Cozy Morning Treat

Enjoy a delightful Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast, a cozy twist on a classic that captures the essence of fall.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 4 slices Thick Bread e.g., brioche or challah
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned or homemade
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk or non-dairy alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar optional
For Cooking
  • Butter or Oil for frying
For Serving
  • Maple Syrup
  • Powdered Sugar optional
  • Chopped Pecans or Walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, and milk. Whisk until smooth. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat Skillet: Preheat a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, then melt butter in the skillet.
  3. Dip Bread: Immerse thick bread slices in the batter, coating both sides and letting excess drip off.
  4. Cook: Lay soaked bread in the hot skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Assemble: Remove from skillet, stack or serve individually, drizzle with syrup, and add powdered sugar and nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Best served fresh. Customize with chocolate chips or dried fruit. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

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