Best Ever French Toast … with Pumpkin!
What’s better than regular French toast? Pumpkin french toast, of course. Thick slices of bread coated with pumpkin, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Can you smell it from there? After griddling up the thick slices of French toast and drenching it with syrup, I was in comfort food heaven. The pumpkin flavor shines through without being too intense. It’s a nice change from regular French toast and perfect for fall. This pumpkin pie-flavored french toast makes about eight slices and I took half and froze them. On busy mornings, I pop a slice into the toaster for my daughter and I feel good knowing she has a home-cooked breakfast but I don’t have to do any home-cooking at 7am. Score.
Pumpkin French Toast Ingredients
This recipe for pumpkin french toast is reminiscent of classic french toast, with the addition of pumpkin puree and extra spices. Nothing fancy and no special ingredients required! For this homemade french toast recipe, you’ll need:
Eggs Milk (I used Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk) Pumpkin puree Light brown sugar Granulated sugar Vanilla extract Pumpkin pie spice Cinnamon Ground nutmeg Butter Texas toast Maple syrup (for serving)
The milk I used was Silk Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk and I love it. It only has 30 calories per 8 ounces, tastes great, and if I need a milk for baking, vegan or otherwise, it’s what I use most often. All Silk products are dairy-free and gluten-free and I like that Silk is committed to and believes in the benefits of a plant-based diet. Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Pumpkin French Toast
Homemade spiced pumpkin french toast couldn’t be easier to make! Full instructions are provided in the recipe card below, but here’s an overview of the recipe steps:
Tips for the Making French Toast with Pumpkin Puree
Pumpkin: Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree for this homemade french toast recipe and not canned pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling will give this pumpkin french toast a completely different flavor. Milk: If you don’t have almond milk on hand, you can use another milk instead. Any milk, dairy or non-dairy, will work for this recipe. Just make sure that whatever you’re using is unsweetened. Spices: If desired, you can play around with the spices in this french toast recipe. Add more pumpkin pie spice to really amp up the pumpkin flavor, or add a dash of other warming spices like ginger or cloves.
Topping Ideas for Pumpkin French Toast
Maple syrup is the obvious choice for topping your pumpkin spiced french toast. Other toppings to try include:
Salted Caramel Sauce Whipped cream Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans would be great!) Butter Fresh berries Pumpkin butter Powdered sugar Chocolate chips
What to Serve with French Toast
Since this is a sweet breakfast recipe, I like to pair it with savory sides like bacon, breakfast sausage, or eggs. Or, try pairing the pumpkin pie french toast with one or more of the following dishes:
Air Fryer Bacon Vanilla Fruit Salad Sausage and Egg Muffins Cheesy Hash Brown Quiche Bacon Egg Casserole
More Homemade French Toast Recipes:
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