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A plate of pumpkin French toast sticks with a cup of maple syrup on the side.

Pumpkin French Toast Sticks

Megan Weimer
Remember those frozen French toast sticks you ate as a kid? These pumpkin French toast sticks are a homemade upgrade perfect for Fall. Thick, buttery brioche gets dipped in pumpkin spice custard, cooked until golden, and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Don't forget the maple syrup for dipping!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 24 sticks
Calories 89.4 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 medium skillet

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Ingredients
 
 

French Toast Sticks

  • 8 slices brioche bread about 1-inch thick
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 120 grams whole milk
  • 120 grams pumpkin puree
  • 25 grams light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for cooking

Cinnamon Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Remove the crust from the brioche if desired. Then cut each slice into 3 even sticks.
    8 slices brioche bread
  • In a rectangular baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, vanilla, pumpkin spice, and salt until combined.
    2 large eggs, 120 grams whole milk, 120 grams pumpkin puree, 25 grams light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • On a plate, whisk together the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
    100 grams granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • One at a time, quickly dip each breadstick into the pumpkin custard, turning to coat all sides. Let the excess custard drip off before transferring to the hot pan. Don't let the bread soak for too long or it can get soggy.
  • Cook for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  • Immediately transfer to the plate of cinnamon sugar and roll to coat. It's important to do this while they're still hot so the sugar sticks.
  • Melt more butter in the pan as needed and repeat with the remaining French toast sticks.
  • Serve immediately with maple syrup for dipping!

Notes

Bread: If you can't find brioche, challah or thickly sliced white bread works.
Storage: Store leftover French toast sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer. I recommend adding a fresh coating of cinnamon sugar after reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 89.4kcalCarbohydrates: 11.3gProtein: 2gFat: 4.2gSaturated Fat: 2.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 36.7mgSodium: 85.4mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 5.6gVitamin A: 935.8IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 19.2mgIron: 0.3mg
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