Favorite Pumpkin French Toast

Pumpkin french toast sticks on baking pan.

5 from 12 votes

Use this easy method to make the best Pumpkin French Toast to share with the kids. It's a versatile, delicious breakfast option—and takes less than 15 minutes to make and reheats in 2 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 137kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

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)

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Instructions

Cut each slice of bread into 4 sticks using a serrated knife to make French toast sticks. Leave whole to make regular French toast.
Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice, 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. (Or place on a parchment-lined sheet and bake; see below.)
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.

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