Pumpkin French Toast

Light, fluffy French Toast in a pumpkin batter makes this Pumpkin French Toast the perfect breakfast on cool fall mornings! It has just the right amount of pumpkin flavoring and spices. Top it with butter, syrup or whipped cream.

During the fall season, I look for any excuse to use pumpkin in recipes! I don’t just love using it in desserts like pie and dessert bars, but I love to use it also breakfast recipes like this easy pumpkin French toast. It’s a classic French toast recipe with a delightful pumpkin twist – perfect to make on a crisp fall weekend morning!

This fun dish doesn’t take long to make and always turns out wonderfully delicious. The cozy, warm fall spices with the classic comfort food flavors of French toast truly pair so well together. Pumpkin french toast will quickly become something you make every single fall!

Why You’ll Love this Pumpkin French Toast Recipe

• I’m keeping things simple with this one and basically took my favorite French toast recipe and added pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice.
• Pumpkin French toast is a restaurant-quality, easy stovetop recipe that you only need a handful of ingredients to make.
• It’s perfect for fall! The flavors are spot on and my whole family loves it. Serve it with butter and warm maple syrup for an amazing breakfast!

Ingredients for Pumpkin French Toast

• Bread – You can use any kind of bread you want. White bread, whole wheat, honey wheat — it’ll all work but the thicker the better. We love to slice a fresh loaf of French bread from the local bakery.
• Eggs – Allow eggs to come to room temperature before whisking with the other ingredients so that it combines more easily.
• Brown sugar – The key to the perfect French toast is brown sugar. It makes all the difference.
• Milk – I recommend using whole milk for the best results. But you can also use dairy-free milk alternatives like oat milk, coconut milk, and almond milk.
• Pumpkin – Grab some canned pumpkin puree for this recipe. Don’t use pumpkin pie filling, just 100% pumpkin.
• Cinnamon – Cinnamon adds that cozy warmth that you know and love in fall recipes.
• Pumpkin pie spice – Give this the classic pumpkin fall flavor with some pumpkin pie spice. You can use store-bought or make homemade pumpkin pie spice.

Ideas For Toppings

• Butter
• Maple syrup
• Sliced fresh fruit
• Chopped nuts
• Pepitas
• Powdered sugar
• Whipped cream
• Pumpkin syrup
• Caramel sauce
• Pumpkin butter

How to Make Pumpkin French Toast

1. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs and milk until well combined. Add pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and brown sugar. Mix until combined.
2. Dip sliced bread into egg mixture, coating both sides in egg.
3. Place bread on preheated griddle sprayed with non stick spray. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes.

Make a batch of this pumpkin French toast with some scrambled eggs and bacon for a breakfast or brunch your family will love this weekend! It’s sure to be a new fall time family favorite.

How to Store Leftover Pumpkin French Toast

Fridge: Store completely cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer: You can easily freeze leftover French toast. Wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap and then store in a freezer bag or airtight container

Reheat in the oven if you are doing many at once at a low temperature, about 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-10 minutes, until warm. You can also reheat using the stovetop, toaster or air fryer.

How to Keep French Toast Warm

If you have to cook French toast in batches, keep the cooked pieces warm in the oven while you finish up. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and then place a baking sheet on the rack. You may want to put a wire baking rack on the baking sheet so there is some airflow and the French toast doesn’t get soggy.

As you cook them, you can place the pieces on the baking sheet until you are finished. That way, all of it is hot when it’s time to eat.

How To Serve Pumpkin French Toast

Serve your pumpkin spice French toast with delicious proteins like Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins or Sheet Pan Eggs. It’s also a lovely pairing with things like Sheet Pan Breakfast or freezer friendly Breakfast Sandwiches.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole and Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Links are two awesome savory dishes to pair with this sweet treat. Really, any of your favorites will go great with decadent French toast.

More Great Pumpkin Recipes

• Serve up some Pumpkin Donuts in only 30 minutes. They’re rolled in cinnamon sugar and the perfect treat for a fall day.
• Warm, comforting and a great way to start the day energized and ready to go, Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal is a great dish to prepare on your meal prep day for the week ahead.
• Easy to bake and have on hand for busy mornings, Pumpkin Muffins are light, fluffy and perfect for the fall time. Enjoy one on the go or cozy at home with a cup of coffee.
• If you are in the mood for pumpkin pie, but are short on time, Pumpkin Crescent Rolls are a great to bake. Use canned crescent rolls to make this easy sweet treat.