Pumpkin French Toast

While transitioning from Fall to Winter, you may still have pumpkin ingredients lying around. This Pumpkin French Toast may be just for you. Pumpkins are packed with beta-carotene, which our bodies can convert to vitamin A! Vitamin A is an essential vitamin that helps promote good eye health and vision and healthy skin!
1 cup pumpkin (116g) provides the following:
Calories: 30
Sodium: 1mg
Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 3g
Protein: 1g
Calcium: 23mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 395mg

Now for the recipe…

Makes 3 slices of Pumpkin French Toast

For the batter:

●      2 tbsp pumpkin puree

●      1 large egg

●      ½ tbsp sugar

●      ¼ tsp vanilla extract

●      ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice

●      ¼ c milk

 Other ingredients:

●      3 slices white bread (recommended: challah or brioche)

●      Oil spray

Spiced maple syrup:

●      2 tbsp maple syrup

●      ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice

 Additional toppings:

●      Confectioners’ sugar

●      Whipped cream

1) Combine pumpkin puree, egg, vanilla extract, sugar, milk, and pumpkin pie spice

2) Whisk until smooth

3) Heat a pan on medium heat and add a light coat of oil

4) Soak a piece of bread in the batter, coating all sides

5) Cook for ~1-2 minutes on each side

6) Repeat for every slice of bread

7) Serve with spiced maple syrup, and/or confectioners’ sugar, and whipped cream

8) If you want to add more plants to your pancakes, sprinkle your favorite crushed nuts like pecans or walnuts.

9) Best of all, enjoy!!