Favorite Pumpkin French Toast
Use this easy method to make the best Pumpkin French Toast to share with the kids. These are a versatile, delicious breakfast option—and they take less than 15 minutes to make and reheat in 2 minutes!
Servings 4
Calories 137kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 slices wheat sandwich bread (the sturdier, the better)
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Maple syrup, applesauce, yogurt, and/or diced fruit (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Cut bread into four sticks using a serrated knife to make French Toast Sticks. Leave whole to make regular French Toast.
- Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon to a wide, shallow bowl. Mix with a fork or a small whisk.
- Add a sliver of butter to a nonstick pan over medium heat to melt.
- Dip each piece of bread into the egg mixture quickly, turning over with a fork to coat all sides.
- Add batter-dipped sticks to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes. Flip over to cook on the other side until golden brown. Repeat as needed, adding more butter between each batch.
- Serve warm with optional toppings and sides.
Notes
- To bake in the oven: Omit the butter. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown on the bottoms. Serve warm with optional toppings/dips.
- To make in the air fryer: Omit the butter. Place batter-dipped sticks onto the greased tray. (I use nonstick spray.) Air-fry at 350 degrees F for 4-6 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 5 days or place into a freezer bag and remove as much air as possible. Freeze for up to 6 months. Pop into toaster (from the fridge or freezer) to warm through, or you can warm up on a heat-safe plate in 15- to 30-second increments in the microwave.
- Egg-free: Omit the eggs and use 1/2 cup of the pumpkin puree.
- Dairy-free: Use a favorite nondairy milk.
- Offer as a baby-led weaning breakfast or for older kids to pick up and dip as they like.
Nutrition
Serving: 4sticks | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2585IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg