Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
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As a young girl, I loved French toast for breakfast. Since having kids of my own, I have discovered French toast sticks. I love the dippable aspect of them. Today’s pumpkin recipe is for pumpkin French toast sticks!
Did you know that French toast isn’t actually French at all? According to historians, the person to invent the beloved breakfast dish is a guy name Joseph French. This creation came about in 1724. He was supposed to advertise it as French’s Toast. However, the man was gramatically challenged and forgot to add the apostrophe “s” and sold it as French toast.
Well, this version of French toast includes actual pumpkin along with cinnamon and pumpkin spice in the batter. The batter ends up creating a French toast that has that golden pumpkin orange color.
After you cook up these pumpkin French toast sticks they get a coating of cinnamon and sugar. You can always forgo the coating but it is pretty delicious. The cinnamon sugar coating makes the French toast sticks sweet enough that you can eat them without syrup. However, my family still loves to give them a little dip in some pancake syrup.
Ingredients to Make Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
- TEXAS TOAST BREAD
- EGGS
- MILK
- PUMPKIN PUREE
- VANILLA
- GROUND CINNAMON
- PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
- SUGAR
How to Make Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
To make these delicious Pumpkin French Toast Sticks, begin by whisking together eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice in a medium shallow bowl until smooth.
In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt a small amount of butter. Dip each of the bread strips into the pumpkin mixture, ensuring both sides are coated, then place them on the hot skillet. Cook each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
While the French toast sticks are cooking, prepare the cinnamon-sugar mixture by combining cinnamon and sugar in a separate bowl. Once the French toast sticks are done, immediately roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to give them that extra sweetness and crunch.
Serve with your maple syrup for dipping, and enjoy a cozy fall breakfast treat. This recipe makes enough for 8 servings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these French toast sticks ahead of time?
Yes, you can! After cooking, allow the French toast sticks to cool, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the oven or air fryer to maintain their crispy texture.
Can I freeze Pumpkin French Toast Sticks?
Absolutely! Once the sticks have cooled, place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for about an hour. After that, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag or container. They can be reheated directly from frozen in the oven or toaster oven.
What kind of bread works best for this recipe?
Thick slices of bread such as Texas toast, challah, or brioche works best for French toast sticks because it holds up well when soaking in the egg mixture and yields a nice, fluffy texture when cooked.
How can I make these French toast sticks dairy-free?
You can easily make this dairy-free by substituting the milk with a non-dairy alternative like almond milk or oat milk. Also, use dairy-free butter or oil to cook the toast.
Can I make this without pumpkin pie spice?
Yes, if you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own by mixing cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Or you can just use cinnamon for a simpler flavor.
FOR MORE RECIPES LIKE THIS, TRY:
- Pumpkin French Toast with Whipped Pumpkin Butter
- Vanilla Brown Sugar French Toast
- French Toast Sticks
- Amazingly Perfect French Toast
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks
Real Mom Kitchen
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Texas toast bread then cut each slice into thirds
- 4 large eggs
- â…” cups milk
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, add a small amount of butter and melt.
- Dip the bread pieces into the mixture, flip sides and then place on the hot skillet. Cook until each side is golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
- Meanwhile, another bowl, combine the cinnamon sugar ingredients together, set aside.
- Remove the fully cooked french toast sticks from the skillet and immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve with syrup for dipping if desired. Serves 8.
Nutrition
This recipe is adapted from Lil Luna.
