Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 8 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah)
- Butter for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Fresh fruit and syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Dip each bread slice into the pumpkin mixture, ensuring it’s fully soaked.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter.
- Cook soaked bread slices until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve topped with powdered sugar, fresh fruit, and maple syrup.
Notes
- Use thick slices of bread for the best texture.
- Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, then cooked fresh in the morning.
- Add whipped cream or nuts for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg