Dessert

Fall Pumpkin French Toast Breakfast Recipe

ByZoe Lane October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

Introduction

Embrace the flavors of autumn with this cozy Fall Pumpkin French Toast recipe. Infused with warm spices and creamy pumpkin, it makes a perfect breakfast to start your day in comfort and style.

Two thick slices of golden brown French toast are stacked on a white plate, soaked with amber syrup pooling around the base. On top rests a dollop of pale butter or cream, surrounded by small golden cubed pieces of caramelized fruit, dusted lightly with powdered sugar. The texture of the toast looks crisp on the edges and soft in the middle, with a warm, cozy lighting highlighting the syrup’s shine and the crust’s crunchiness, all set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup pumpkin puree
4 large eggs
1 cup milk (can substitute with almond or oat milk)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
8 slices of bread (thick-cut, such as brioche or challah)
Butter or oil for cooking
Maple syrup, for serving
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, allowing it to soak for about 30 seconds on each side to absorb the flavors.
Step 3: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt a tablespoon of butter or oil.
Step 4: Place the soaked bread slices on the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
Step 5: Transfer the cooked French toast to a plate and keep warm while you cook the remaining slices.
Step 6: Serve the French toast warm topped with maple syrup, a dusting of powdered sugar, and chopped nuts if desired.

Tips & Variations

Use stale or day-old bread for better soaking and less sogginess.
Substitute the milk with your preferred plant-based option like almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
Add a splash of orange zest to the pumpkin mixture for a fresh citrus twist.
For extra richness, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to the pumpkin mixture before whisking.

Storage

Store leftover pumpkin French toast in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a toaster oven or on a skillet over low heat to keep them crispy. Avoid microwaving to prevent sogginess.