Description
A warm and comforting pumpkin spice French toast bake that’s perfect for chilly mornings, easy to prepare, and nourishing with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 6 slices whole grain bread
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 cups almond milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional toppings: nuts, maple syrup, or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Whisk together pumpkin puree, almond milk, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- Cube the bread and place it in the greased baking dish, spreading them evenly.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cubed bread, pressing down to soak all pieces.
- Let the dish sit for 20 minutes to absorb the mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
For added nutrition, consider using whole grain or gluten-free bread. Optional toppings can elevate the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
