Pumpkin French Toast

By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 9/11/25Updated: 9/11/25

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With just 4 main ingredients and a few pantry staples, Pumpkin French Toast comes together quickly for a cozy, nourishing breakfast. The pumpkin adds a boost of nutrition without overpowering the flavor, giving you just the right touch of fall spice in every bite. Even better, you can even prep this recipe ahead as a freezer meal to have on hand for busy mornings.

A stack of pumpkin french toast with whipped butter and maple syrup on top.

“This is such a great recipe and my picky 3-year-old loves it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” – Samantha

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Ingredients

Pumpkin French Toast is made of simple ingredients you likely have in your home. Here’s what you’ll need on hand:

Ingredient Notes

Bread: Any bread will work. BUT thick sliced Brioche Bread was DELICIOUS. I have also used wheat bread with this recipe and liked it as well.

Pumpkin: You will have leftover pumpkin. Don’t toss it. Use it in our Banana Pumpkin Bread or our Pumpkin Waffles.

Testing Tips for Making Great French Toast

Use stale bread if you can: French toast is traditionally made with slightly stale bread because it absorbs the egg mixture better without becoming too soggy.
Soak the bread adequately: Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are coated. Allow the bread to soak for a few seconds on each side, but don’t leave it in the mixture for too long, as it may become overly saturated and difficult to cook.
Preheat the skillet or griddle: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. This gives the french toast that crispy texture.

Pumpkin french toast lined up on a platter.

How to Make Pumpkin French Toast

1. Whisk egg, milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a shallow dish.

2. Add the bread, let is soak a few seconds, flip and repeat.

A shallow baking dish with eggs and pumpkin being whisked together for french toast.

Bread being dipped in an egg and pumpkin mixture to make french toast.

3. Add to a preheated skillet or griddle. Cook a few minutes on each side until the bread starts to crisp up and get brown.

4. Top with Maple Whipped Cream and/or syrup.

Maple syrup being poured on top of a stack of pumpkin french toast.

Can You Freeze French Toast?

Absolutely! I know I say this all the time, but if you’re going to make a mess and make french toast…double the recipe and freeze the extras.

Making freezer meals is a huge time saver in the long run. Here is how to freeze a french toast recipe like this one:

To Freeze:

Make french toast as instructed in the recipe. Let it cool completely, and store in a tightly sealed freezer bag or container. Use parchment paper in between layers if necessary

To Prepare:

I prefer to use my toaster oven (or toaster or air fryer) so the french toast doesn’t get soggy. If you have a toaster oven, first microwave the frozen french toast for about 20 seconds. Then transfer it to the toaster oven and cook on the regular setting until warmed through. You can also microwave it from frozen until warmed though. It might be a bit softer this way but it will still be tasty!

Pumpkin french toast slices in a single layer in a freezer-safe bag.

FAQs

What are some variations of and topping for pumpkin French toast?

You can customize your pumpkin French toast by adding ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg, almond extract, or brown sugar to the batter. Or top it with things like maple syrup, powdered sugar, Maple Whipped Cream, mini chocolate chips, and/or chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts, or pistachios.

Can I make pumpkin French toast ahead of time?

Yes, you can make a batch of pumpkin French toast ahead of time and reheat it when you’re ready to eat. Just store the cooked slices in the refrigerator and reheat them in the oven or toaster.

What kind of bread is best for pumpkin French toast?

Any kind of slightly stale and/or sturdy bread great. I usually use a whole grain bread because it’s healthier. But, breads like challah, brioche, or French bread are especially good for pumpkin French toast because they can absorb the pumpkin mixture without becoming too soggy.

Four piece of pumpkin french toast on a plate with maple syrup and cinnamon on top.

Rachel Tiemeyer

As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!