Description
A comforting and nutritious breakfast of High-Protein Pumpkin French Toast that combines flavors of pumpkin and spices, perfect for autumn mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/2 cup milk or dairy alternative
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Maple syrup or honey for serving
- Optional toppings: Greek yogurt, nuts, or seasonal fruit
Instructions
- Whisk together the pumpkin purée, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, adding butter or olive oil for crispness.
- Dip a slice of bread into the mixture, coating each side evenly.
- Cook the bread on the skillet for 3-4 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Repeat with remaining slices, adding oil or butter as needed.
- Top with maple syrup or honey and your choice of toppings before serving.
Notes
For a perfect presentation, stack slices slightly askew, drizzle with syrup, and garnish with yogurt and fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: pumpkin french toast, breakfast, high-protein breakfast, autumn recipes, comfort food