Description
Wake up to the cozy flavors of fall with this Fall Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast. Thick slices of brioche are soaked in a pumpkin-spiced custard, pan-fried to golden perfection, and topped with buttery cinnamon apples and maple syrup. It’s the ultimate autumn breakfast idea—easy, indulgent, and packed with warm spices and seasonal flavor. Whether you’re planning a weekend brunch, looking for breakfast ideas, or simply want a comforting and easy recipe, this dish is a seasonal must-try. Perfect for holiday mornings, festive gatherings, or any time you crave a food idea that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
4 slices brioche or challah bread (thick cut)
0.5 cup pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
0.75 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground cloves
2 tablespoons butter (for skillet)
0.5 cup sautéed apples (optional)
2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
whipped cream or powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until smooth.
2. Soak each slice of bread in the pumpkin custard for 1–2 minutes per side.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt butter.
4. Cook soaked bread for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
5. Top with sautéed apples, maple syrup, or any desired toppings.
6. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use slightly stale bread to soak up more custard without falling apart.
Double the custard mixture if using more than 4 large slices of bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 115mg