Pumpkin French Toast: Your New Favorite Fall Breakfast

There's a certain kind of magic in the air when autumn arrives. The light changes, the air gets crisp, and all I can think about is warming up the kitchen with the smells of the season. This weekend, that meant turning a simple breakfast into a cozy celebration. I'm talking about Pumpkin French Toast, and trust me, it's a game-changer.

The Cozy Magic of Pumpkin Spice, But Make It Toast

This isn't your average French toast. By whisking pumpkin puree and warm spices into the classic egg-and-milk dip, you create something truly special. The bread soaks up all that gorgeous, spiced custard, and when it hits the heat of the grill, the magic really happens. The outside gets beautifully caramelized and crisp, while the inside stays luxuriously soft and almost pudding-like. Your kitchen will smell like a pumpkin spice latte and a warm hug had a baby.

A Symphony of Autumn Flavors

When you take that first bite, it’s a whole experience. Here’s what to expect:

• Sight: Deep, golden-brown grill marks on a slice that’s visibly speckled with spices.
• Smell: The warm, inviting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg mingling with the sweet scent of cooking pumpkin.
• Touch: A satisfying crispness giving way to a melt-in-your-mouth, creamy interior.
• Taste: The warm, earthy sweetness of pumpkin, followed by the cozy familiarity of classic French toast. It’s not overly sweet, letting the maple syrup (or pumpkin butter!) truly shine.

How to Bring This Fall Fantasy to Life

It’s incredibly simple to make, I promise. The process is just like standard French toast, but with a flavorful twist.

1. Mix the eggs, milk, pumpkin, vanilla, brown sugar and spices into a dish for dipping.
2. Dip the bread into the egg mixture until evenly coated on both sides, cooks on a grill heated to 350 degrees for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown.
3. Serve hot with butter and maple syrup or as we did with pumpkin butter.

We slathered ours with a generous dollop of homemade pumpkin butter, and oh my goodness. It was the ultimate fall breakfast—comforting, delicious, and just a little bit fancy. It’s the perfect lazy weekend project that feels indulgent but is honestly so easy. Give it a try and let me know what you think!