Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and brown sugar until smooth. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil to coat.
- Dip each slice of bread into the batter, ensuring thorough coating. Allow excess batter to drip off.
- Cook the soaked bread slices in the skillet for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with maple syrup drizzled on top and optional chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 105mg