Crispy Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
Delightfully crunchy and pumpkin-infused French toast sticks, perfect for cozy autumn breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices of bread
- Butter or oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the pumpkin mixture in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a generous amount of butter or oil.
- Dip each slice of bread into the pumpkin mixture, allowing it to soak for a few seconds.
- Place the soaked bread in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve warm with syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure your skillet is adequately heated for that perfect golden crust. Experiment with different types of bread for varied texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sticks
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg