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!
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.