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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Easy Pumpkin French Toast with Spiced Maple Syrup

    PUBLISHED: November 8, 2023 • By Toni Dash 4 Comments

    Easy Pumpkin French Toast with Spiced Maple Syrup

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    pumpkin french toast with syrup pouring.

    Pumpkin French Toast is an easy, hearty breakfast with the light flavor of delicious pumpkin and warm spices. It’s a perfect fall breakfast but you’ll want it any time of year!

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    French toast and fall go hand in hand. There’s a reason classic French toast is on the favorite breakfasts list. It’s an easy recipe to make. A great way to use almost any bread even stale bread (in fast older bread is better). The custardy texture of the 

    Regular French toast is just the start. Our pumpkin version is perfect for the fall season. They make a Sunday morning cozy. A family favorite to put in your fall rotation with pumpkin pancakes, breakfast casserole, pumpkin French toast casserole and overnight French toast casserole.

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    • How to Make it
    • French Toast Sticks
    • Make Ahead Option
    • Storing Leftovers
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    Recipe Ingredients Notes

    pumpkin french toast labelled ingredients.

    Pumpkin Puree. Use 100% canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling. 

    Whole Milk. This is part of the mixture the toast is dipped into before cooking. Using whole milk adds more richness to the mixture.

    Eggs. Two large eggs will be used. They give the French Toast the custardy texture and classic flavor.

    Flavorings. Vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg gives this French Toast a pumpkin spice flavor. Cardamom is an additional optional spice for the spiced syrup too.

    Thick cut bread. Brioche bread, challah, Texas toast, French bread or any thickly cut bread can be used. Regular or gluten-free bread work. Do not use a delicate bread type that tends to break apart. Stale bread or ‘day-old bread’ is great for French toast too.

    Maple syrup. Use pure maple syrup for the spiced syrup portion of the recipe. 

    spiced syrup labelled ingredients.

    How to Make it

    STEP 1. Make the spiced syrup

    In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Place the saucepan over low heat and just warm it. Do not bring it to a simmer or boil. Add the vanilla extract once it has warmed (photo 1).

    This makes a small amount of syrup for drizzling. Want more? Double the recipe or serve with some regular maple syrup too.

    pumpkin french toast recipe steps 1-4.

    STEP 2. Make the French Toast batter

     In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until smooth and completely combined (photo 2).

    If you do not have a large bowl that is also shallow, prepare the coating in a regular mixing bowl and pour it into a shallow bowl to coat the bread before cooking.

    STEP 3. Cook

    Preheat a griddle (stove top or electric griddle) or a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Melt some butter the pan or spray nonstick cooking spray. 

    Working one slice at a time, dip a slice of bread into the pumpkin batter, making sure to coat the bread well on both sides– the bread should be coated but not soggy. 

    Place the bread in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown (photo 3). Repeat with the remaining slices of bread. 

    STEP 4. Serve or Keep Warm

    To keep the French toast warm, place the cooked slices on a baking sheet in a 200F oven for up to 30 minutes. This can help keep breakfast warm while cooking in batches! Serve with a drizzle of the spiced syrup (adds more fall spice flavors)(photo 4). 

    pumpkin french toast on plate with syrup and butter.

    French Toast Sticks

    If you want to make French toast sticks instead cut the thick bread into 2-inch wide slices, dip and cook as directed. 

    Make Ahead Option

    If you want to get a head start on breakfast you can make the pumpkin coating mixture the might before and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator. You can do the same with the syrup. 

    The next morning you’ll just need to coat the bread and cook it and rewarm the syrup.

    pumpkin french toast on plate with syrup pouring side view.

    Storing Leftovers

    French Toast is best eaten right after it is cooked. However if you have leftover French toast that have not had syrup added you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven before serving.

    pumpkin french toast on plate forkful side view.

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    Pumpkin French Toast with Spiced Maple Syrup

    This pumpkin french toast is the perfect fall breakfast! Thick brioche bread is coated in a pumpkin custard, cooked until crisp and golden brown, and topped with a warm cinnamon spiced maple syrup.
    5 from 53 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 slices
    Calories: 241kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    For the Spiced Maple Syrup

    • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom optional
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    For the French Toast

    • ½ cup pumpkin puree use 100% pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling mix)
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup whole milk
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 6 slices thick-cut bread brioche, challah, Texas toast, French toast, etc. Regular or gluten-free bread.
    • unsalted butter to melt in the cooking pan

    Instructions

    • In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Place the saucepan over low heat and just warm it. Do not bring it to a simmer or boil.
      ⅓ cup pure maple syrup, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • Add the vanilla extract once the syrup has warmed.
      NOTE: This makes a small amount of syrup for drizzling. Want more? Double the recipe or serve with some regular maple syrup too.
      1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • In a large shallow bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until smooth and completely combined.
      NOTE: if you do not have a large bowl that is also shallow, prepare the coating in a regular mixing bowl and pour it into a shallow bowl to coat the bread before cooking.
      ½ cup pumpkin puree, 2 large eggs, ¼ cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • Preheat a griddle (stove top or electric griddle) or a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Melt some butter the pan or spray nonstick cooking spray.
      unsalted butter
    • Working one slice at a time, dip a slice of bread into the pumpkin batter, making sure to coat the bread well on both sides– the bread should be coated but not soggy.
      6 slices thick-cut bread
    • Place the bread in the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Repeat with the remaining slices of bread.
    • To keep the French toast warm, place the cooked slices on a baking sheet in a 200F oven for up to 30 minutes. This can help keep breakfast warm while cooking in batches! Serve with a drizzle of the spiced syrup (adds more fall spice flavors).

    Notes

    Nutrition facts: brioche bread was used for this calculation. Using other types of bread will change the nutrition facts.
    To make French toast sticks
    If you want to make French toast sticks instead cut the thick bread into 2-inch wide slices, dip and cook as directed. 
    Make Ahead Option
    If you want to get a head start on breakfast you can make the pumpkin coating mixture the might before and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator. You can do the same with the syrup. 
    The next morning you’ll just need to coat the bread and cook it and rewarm the syrup.
    Storing Leftovers
    French Toast is best eaten right after it is cooked. However if you have leftover French toast that have not had syrup added you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3585IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Marybeth says

      November 08, 2023 at 8:24 am

      5 stars
      We made this last weekend for a family brunch and everyone gobbled it up! Even though the spiced syrup makes a small amount, you don’t need more than just a drizzle. It was delicious.

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    2. Mahy says

      November 08, 2023 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      It is truly the easiest French toast recipe out there! Fantastic recipe and great one to follow. Thanks!

      Reply
    3. S.M.D. says

      November 08, 2023 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      Delicious yet simple recipe that the whole family loved. Can’t wait to make it again!

      Reply
    4. Teresa says

      November 08, 2023 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      Loved this!! Making it again this weekend for relatives visiting for the holiday.

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