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Gluten-Free Pumpkin French Toast

This gluten-free pumpkin French toast involves soaking slices of gluten-free bread in a custardy batter made with pumpkin puree, eggs, and spices. The bread is then pan-fried until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender, custardy interior with a vibrant orange hue and warm fall flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices gluten-free bread stale or slightly crispy
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree unsweetened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk almond, dairy, or plant-based
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or pumpkin spice blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Shallow dish
  • Non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and well combined. This mixture should be slightly frothy and fragrant with spices.
  2. Pour the custard into a shallow dish, creating an even layer for dipping the bread slices.
  3. Dunk each slice of gluten-free bread into the custard, allowing it to soak for about 20-30 seconds per side, so it becomes fully coated and absorbs some of the mixture.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter or oil to coat the surface.
  5. Place the soaked bread slices onto the hot skillet, cooking in batches if needed. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp on the outside.
  6. Flip the slices carefully with a spatula, ensuring both sides are evenly browned and the custard is cooked through.
  7. Once cooked, transfer the French toast to a plate and serve immediately, topped with fresh berries, a dusting of powdered sugar, or additional cinnamon if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract to the custard. Stale bread works best as it absorbs more of the batter without falling apart. Keep an eye on the heat to prevent burning while achieving a crispy exterior.