Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large slices of thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Butter or cooking spray for frying
- Pecans and powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup.
- Dip each bread slice into the pumpkin mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or spray.
- Cook slices until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm topped with pecans, powdered sugar, and additional syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best texture.
- Adjust spices to taste for a more or less spicy flavor profile.
- Can be garnished with whipped cream or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg