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Gluten-Free Pumpkin French Toast

This pumpkin French toast is made by soaking slices of gluten-free bread in a custard blended with pumpkin and seasonal spices, then cooking them until golden and crispy on the outside while remaining tender inside. The final dish features a warm, cinnamon-scented crust with a moist, flavorful center, presenting an inviting autumn-inspired breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Breakfast, Fall
Calories: 398
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices gluten-free bread preferably slightly stale for better soak
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree unsweetened preferred
  • 3 large eggs whisked until smooth
  • 1/2 cup milk dairy or plant-based
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove ground
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional, for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon butter or oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Shallow dish
  • Skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove until the mixture is smooth and fragrant.
  2. Pour the custard into a shallow dish wide enough to hold a slice of bread and soak each piece for about 30 seconds, flipping once, until fully coated and slightly softened.
  3. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter or oil, allowing it to melt and shimmer.
  4. Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side, or until edges are golden brown and crispy, gently pressing down to encourage even browning.
  5. Carefully flip the slices using a spatula and cook the other side until similarly golden and crisp, filling your kitchen with a warm cinnamon aroma.
  6. Remove the French toast from the skillet and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired and serve hot.

Notes

Ensure bread is slightly stale for better absorption. Keep an eye on the heat to prevent burning; adjust as needed.