Pumpkin French Toast
Scarlett and I have made breakfast together ever since she was born. Whether she was sitting in a baby seat, busy in her activity chair, chatting away from her high chair, hoisted into my arms grabbing utensils or planted firmly next to me cracking eggs, she’s been my greatest source of company and assistance for my morning routine. And, of all of the dishes we create together, French toast is her most accomplished. The kid could make it without my presence (minus the stove part). She’s also better at it than most adults I know. (I’m not looking at my husband right now. Swear.) She’s also game to try just about anything in it. And pumpkin was a win.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 cup 1% milk
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- 4 pieces of Multigrain/Spelt or another ancient grain bread
- 2 pats of butter
Method
Warm a pat of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Cut bread into four small squares.
Whisk the pumpkin puree with the eggs, milk and agave.
Add the cinnamon and nutmeg.
Sink each piece of bread in the egg mixture. Flip sides.
Add the egg soaked bread piece by piece into the warm skillet.
Cook for three minutes and then flip.
Cook another two minutes.
Add the other pat of butter to the pan and cook the remaining pieces of bread. Stack and serve warm with agave.
We found some local, homemade cinnamon butter that we used a cookie cutter to slice a heart shape into. We topped the warm stack with the spicy butter that made a warm, puddle of yumminess.
I couldn’t resist using nutrient dense pumpkin in French toast since we’re about to head into the spring and summer seasons where pumpkin just doesn’t feel right. I guess you could say we’re getting our fill of it. SPC also has a few pumpkin fans out there (Hi Rachel!) who help us stay inspired towards the orange veggie.
Scarlett ‘s desire for pumpkin is less complex. She just likes that it’s bright orange. Or ordange, as she says. I think she’d tell you ordange is one of her favorite colors, after pink and purple of course.
We cut up the bread into these bite size pieces not only because they looks so cute stacked, allow egg to soak into more areas and make the dish an on-the-go meal. She grabs the little squares like a chip and eats them up.You can easily get by without the agave or syrup on them, unless my husband made them. You may need the syrup then.
Originally posted April 2, 2011
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14 Comments
Lesa
April 07, 16:56Those look insane.
rachel
April 08, 06:01love it! thanks for the shout out too!
Mary
April 09, 09:07I thank you for sharing this recipe , I can’t wait to try it. Please do tell me what is agave nectar? Where can I find such thing? Looking forward to hearing back from you.
Thanking you.
Mary
Coco&Lowe » what i’ve been reading…
April 12, 10:02[…] much obsessed so he’s probably jotting down this Pumpkin French Toast recipe as we speak! Sweetpotatochronicles is responsible for this […]
Rebecca
April 19, 12:22How much pumpkin? 1/4 of what – a cup? Looking forward to trying.
Lisa
April 20, 09:37Just a question about the ingredients for the pumkin french toast. The first item reads “1/4 pumkin puree” are you referring to a 1/4 cup?
thank you
Laura Keogh
April 21, 20:36Yes, sorry about the typo. Thank you for reading SPC.
gary
April 20, 12:541/4 pumpkin?? 1/4 of a whole pumpkin, 1/4 of a can, a 1/4 of a cup???
Mark
April 20, 13:08It’s 1/4 cup pumpkin puree. For proof see:
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/pumpkin-french-toast/Detail.aspx
You can find agave nectar at any whole foods store or large grocery chain (if in doubt, check the vegan / allergy section as it’s both a honey replacement and non-allergen for those who can’t eat white sugar).
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October 20, 07:03[…] Pumpkin French Toast is exactly as it sounds. It’s so delicious but what you probably couldn’t guess is that it doesn’t take more time than the average French toast due to the use of canned pumpkin. However, the added benefit from pumpkin’s vitamin A is a big plus. […]
Laurie Knechtel
October 20, 10:09I am a pumpkin freak! Any pumpkinny recipe is worth a try – at least once. This one looks like it could become a staple, though. Breakfast for dinner tonight! Thank you!
Carmen Rassenberg
October 23, 21:26We are going to try every one of these recipes. They sound awesome and we love pumpkin anything!! Thanks!
Camille
November 02, 10:51Saw this and made it within two minutes. My two boys gobbled it up right away! Thank you! Delicious!
Laura Keogh
November 03, 23:21Hi Camille,
Thank you so much for writing. We love to hear it was a success for you!