Description
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks are a fall-inspired breakfast treat featuring thick slices of French bread or brioche dipped in a rich batter of eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. The golden-brown sticks are finished by rolling in a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for cozy mornings, these French toast sticks can be served hot with maple syrup or buttered pecan syrup for extra flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread or brioche, cut into 1 inch thick slices, then into thirds
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Butter, for skillet
Instructions
- Set a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of butter.
- In a small rectangular baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Dip each bread stick into the mixture, ensuring all sides are coated, then place on the hot skillet.
- Cook until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, combine sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon in a separate small baking dish.
- Remove finished sticks from the skillet and immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Serve hot with maple syrup or buttered pecan syrup.
Notes
For best results, day-old bread works well, as it absorbs the batter without getting soggy. Substitute gluten-free bread for a gluten-free version, or almond milk for dairy-free needs. Prepare the batter in advance, but dip and fry fresh for best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven to retain crispness. If your sticks turn soggy, your skillet may be too cool or bread too fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 3-4 sticks)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg