Autumn AM Awakenings—Breakfast for 2
“Autumn AM Awakenings is a delightful breakfast recipe, blending American and French culinary traditions. Perfect for fall mornings, it features seasonal ingredients to create a warm, comforting dish that awakens the senses and starts your day with a taste of autumn’s bounty.”
Meal Type
Breakfast
Cuisine
American French Fusion
Servings
2
Food Stars
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Place your 1/4 cup of milk, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp allspice into your large bowl
- Use your whisk to thoroughly combine these ingredients until you have a smooth mixture
- Take your 2 slices of sourdough bread and use your bread knife to make them into halves or quarters, depending on your preference
- Dip each piece of bread into the pumpkin-egg mixture in the bowl, ensuring each side is fully coated
- Heat up your medium skillet over medium heat and add your 1 tbsp of butter to it for frying
- Once the butter is melted and skillet is hot enough, place the coated pieces of bread onto the skillet
- Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown Use your spatula to flip the bread pieces carefully
- While the toast is cooking, core and thinly slice your apple using an apple corer and cutting board Also chop up your pecans if they aren’t already chopped
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine your sliced apples, chopped pecans and 2 tbsp maple syrup Stir occasionally until apples are soft and syrup is warmed through
- Once toast is cooked to desired crispness on both sides, use spatula to transfer them onto a serving plate
- Top off the cooked toast with warm apple-pecan mixture from saucepan evenly divided among servings
- Finally dust each serving with powdered sugar using measuring spoon set for a sweet finish’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- ‘Add 1 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder to the pumpkin-egg mixture
- Add 1/2 tsp of ground coffee to the pumpkin-egg mixture
- Replace maple syrup with 2 tbsp of blackstrap molasses for cooking apples and pecans
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the apple-pecan mixture’
🧂 Salty
- ‘Add 1/2 tsp of sea salt to pumpkin-egg mixture
- Increase butter to 2 tbsp for frying
- Add 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese on top before serving
- Add 2 slices of cooked, chopped bacon to the apple-pecan mixture’
🍋 Sour
- ‘Increase sourdough bread to 3 slices
- Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to pumpkin-egg mixture
- Replace milk with 1/4 cup of buttermilk
- Add 1/4 cup of cranberries to apple-pecan mixture
- Drizzle 2 tbsp of balsamic reduction over toast before serving’
🌶️ Spicy
- Increase the cinnamon to 2 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of ground ginger
- Add 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper
- Increase the nutmeg to 1 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp of ground cloves
🍬 Sweet
- ‘Increase maple syrup to 1/4 cup
- Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the pumpkin-egg mixture
- Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the apple-pecan mixture
- Sprinkle 1 tsp of cinnamon on top of the finished dish’
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1 tsp of soy sauce to pumpkin-egg mixture
- Add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to apple-pecan topping
- Add 1/2 tsp of fish sauce to maple syrup in apple-pecan topping
- Include 1/4 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes to apple-pecan topping’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Spiced Rum: The warm, spicy notes of the rum complement the autumnal flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the dish
- Apple Cider Mimosa: The apple cider’s sweetness pairs well with the apple and maple syrup in the recipe, while the champagne adds a refreshing contrast
- Bourbon Old Fashioned: The robust flavor of bourbon pairs well with the rich, hearty ingredients like sourdough bread and pecans’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea: The warm, spicy notes of the tea complement the cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice in the dish
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice: The acidity and sweetness of the orange juice provide a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors of the dish
- Café au Lait: The creamy coffee flavor pairs well with the sweet and savory elements of this breakfast dish’
🥓 Keto
- ‘Replace 2 slices of sourdough bread with 2 slices of keto bread
- Replace 1/4 cup milk with 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Replace 2 tbsp maple syrup with 2 tbsp sugar-free maple syrup
- Remove 1 apple
- Remove 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
- Add 1/4 cup of sliced strawberries for topping’
🍆 Mediterranean
- ‘Replace sourdough bread with whole grain pita bread
- Replace pumpkin puree with 1/2 cup of mashed figs
- Replace milk with almond milk
- Replace butter with 1 tbsp of olive oil
- Add 1/4 cup of feta cheese
- Replace pecans with 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
- Remove powdered sugar
- Add 1 tsp of honey for drizzling over the top’
🥑 Paleo
- Remove 2 slices of sourdough bread
- Replace 1/4 cup milk with 1/4 cup almond milk
- Remove 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting
- Replace 1 tbsp butter, for frying with 1 tbsp coconut oil, for frying
- Replace 2 tbsp maple syrup with 2 tbsp raw honey
🐟 Pescatarian
- No changes needed. The recipe is already pescatarian-friendly.
🌱 Vegan
- Replace 1/4 cup milk with 1/4 cup almond milk
- Replace 2 large eggs with 2 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 6 tbsp water (flax eggs)
- Replace 1 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp coconut oil
🥦 Vegetarian
- No changes are necessary for this recipe to be vegetarian friendly. All ingredients listed are suitable for a vegetarian diet.
🥩 Whole30
- ‘Remove 2 slices of sourdough bread
- Replace 1/4 cup milk with 1/4 cup almond milk
- Remove 2 tbsp maple syrup
- Remove 1 tbsp butter, for frying
- Replace with 1 tbsp ghee for frying
- Remove 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting’
🧠 Brain Health
- ‘Replace sourdough bread with whole grain bread
- Increase pecans to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 tbsp of flaxseeds
- Replace butter with 1 tbsp of coconut oil
- Add 1/4 cup of blueberries
- Replace powdered sugar with a sprinkle of cinnamon’
🌾 Celiac Disease
- ‘Replace 2 slices of sourdough bread with 2 slices of gluten-free bread’
💩 Crohns Disease
- ‘Remove sourdough bread
- Add 2 slices of gluten-free bread
- Remove milk
- Add 1/4 cup almond milk
- Remove butter
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
- Remove apple
- Add 1/4 cup blueberries for topping
- Remove pecans’
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace 2 slices of sourdough bread with 2 slices of whole grain bread
- Replace 1/4 cup milk with 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Decrease the maple syrup to 1 tbsp
- Remove powdered sugar for dusting
- Add a natural sweetener like Stevia to taste, if needed
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace 2 slices of sourdough bread with 2 slices of gluten-free bread
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace 2 slices of sourdough bread with 2 slices of whole grain bread
- Replace 1/4 cup milk with 1/4 cup almond milk
- Replace 1 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
- Decrease the powdered sugar to 1 tbsp for dusting
- Add 1/4 cup of blueberries’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace the sourdough bread with whole grain bread
- Replace the 1/4 cup milk with 1/4 cup almond milk
- Replace the 2 large eggs with 4 egg whites
- Decrease the butter to 1/2 tbsp for frying
- Increase the pumpkin puree to 3/4 cup
- Add 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed
- Replace the powdered sugar with a dusting of cinnamon’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- ‘Remove butter
- Replace sourdough bread with whole grain bread
- Decrease maple syrup to 1 tbsp
- Remove powdered sugar
- Add 1/4 cup of blueberries for added antioxidants’
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace 2 large eggs with 4 egg whites
- Replace 1 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp olive oil
- Replace sourdough bread with whole grain bread
- Decrease the powdered sugar to 1 tbsp’
🦠 Immune System
- Replace milk with 1/4 cup almond milk
- Add 1 clove of minced garlic to the pumpkin-egg mixture
- Add 1 tsp of grated ginger to the pumpkin-egg mixture
- Replace butter with 1 tbsp coconut oil for frying
- Add 1/2 cup of blueberries to the apple-pecan mixture
- Increase cinnamon to 2 tsp
- Add 1/4 tsp turmeric to the pumpkin-egg mixture
- Replace powdered sugar with a drizzle of honey for a sweet finish
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ‘Replace sourdough bread with gluten-free bread
- Replace milk with lactose-free milk or almond milk
- Replace butter with a dairy-free alternative like olive oil for frying
- Decrease cinnamon to 1/2 tsp
- Decrease nutmeg to 1/4 tsp
- Remove allspice
- Replace powdered sugar with a dusting of cinnamon for a sweet finish’
💧 Kidney Disease
- ‘Remove nutmeg
- Remove allspice
- Decrease cinnamon to 1/2 tsp
- Replace sourdough bread with low-sodium bread
- Replace butter with unsalted butter
- Remove powdered sugar’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- ‘Replace 1/4 cup milk with 1/4 cup lactose-free milk
- Replace 1 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp coconut oil’
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Remove butter
- Replace milk with almond milk
- Decrease maple syrup to 1 tbsp
- Remove powdered sugar’
🤰 Pregnancy
- No changes necessary. The recipe is already pregnancy-friendly.
Beti’s Reflections
As the leaves began to turn and the air grew crisp, I found myself wandering through a bustling farmer’s market in the heart of Paris. Amidst the vibrant colors of autumn produce, a humble pumpkin caught my eye. Inspired by this quintessential fall ingredient and my love for American French cuisine recipes, I decided to create a breakfast dish that would encapsulate the essence of both cultures. Thus, the Autumn AM Awakenings recipe was born.
This delightful Pumpkin French Toast Recipe serves two and is perfect for those cozy fall mornings when you want something warm and comforting. However, please note that this recipe is not suitable for those following gluten-free recipes, vegan breakfasts, no sugar diets, keto diet meals or dairy-free cooking.
The ingredients in this Autumn Breakfast Recipe are simple yet flavorful. The sourdough bread provides a hearty base that soaks up our pumpkin-egg mixture beautifully. The pumpkin puree adds a rich creaminess while cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice bring warmth and depth to this sourdough bread breakfast idea. A touch of maple syrup adds sweetness without overpowering the other flavors. Butter gives our toast a golden crust while apple slices and chopped pecans add texture and crunch. Finally, a dusting of powdered sugar makes each bite feel like an indulgent treat.
To make this American Pumpkin French Toast recipe come alive, start by whisking together milk, eggs, pumpkin puree and spices until smooth in a large bowl – your base for an amazing Pumpkin Puree Breakfast Idea! Dip your sourdough bread into this mixture ensuring each side is fully coated before frying them in butter until golden brown – creating your very own Sourdough Pumpkin French Toast! While your toast cooks to perfection on one side then flipped to repeat on the other side – prepare your topping by warming sliced apples and chopped pecans in maple syrup until soft and aromatic – a perfect Maple Syrup Pecan Topping. Once your toast is ready, top it off with the warm apple-pecan mixture and dust with powdered sugar for a sweet finish – a delightful Pumpkin and Apple Breakfast!
So there you have it, our Autumn AM Awakenings Recipe – a fusion of American French Cuisine Recipes that’s sure to awaken your senses on those crisp fall mornings. This Pumpkin Spiced French Toast is not just a meal, but an experience that brings together the best of autumn flavors in one delicious dish. So why not treat yourself to this Sweet Autumn Morning Meal? After all, every day should start with something this delicious!
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