Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks are a cozy fall twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Thick slices of bread are dipped in a spiced pumpkin custard, then cooked to golden perfection—crispy outside, soft inside, and full of warm autumn flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 slices thick bread (such as Texas toast, brioche, or challah)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Optional: maple syrup or powdered sugar for serving
Instructions
- Slice the bread into sticks about 1-inch wide.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip each bread stick into the pumpkin mixture, coating all sides, and let excess drip off.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Cook the bread sticks in batches, turning to brown all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked sticks to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Use thick bread like brioche or Texas toast for best results.To make dairy-free, use non-dairy milk and plant-based butter.Freeze leftovers and reheat in a toaster or oven for crispiness.Add cinnamon sugar after cooking for a sweet coating.Make your own pumpkin pie spice with equal parts cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/pumpkin-french-toast-sticks/
