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Published: October 9, 2015 Last Modified: December 28, 2018 By Sara 20 Comments

Pumpkin Churro French Toast Sticks

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Light and fluffy pumpkin french toast sticks coated in cinnamon sugar. They're super fun to eat and they taste like a churro!
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Light and fluffy pumpkin french toast sticks coated in cinnamon sugar. They’re super fun to eat and they taste like a churro!

Pumpkin french toast is a fall classic and these delicious french toast sticks are no exception.

Light and fluffy pumpkin french toast sticks coated in cinnamon sugar. They're super fun to eat and they taste like a churro!

I did it again. I created another must-make recipe. These pumpkin churro french toast sticks are now my favorite breakfast of all time. My older girls were in awe and were still talking about them hours later. My youngest begged for more “punkin bread sticks”. Needless to say, I’ll be stocking up on pumpkin so that I can make these french toast sticks year round.

How do you make french toast sticks?

There are a few things you need to know to make perfect french toast sticks. First of all, the bread type is very important. If you use a thinly cut loaf of bread the french toast sticks will not have enough structure to hold up to dipping. They’ll still taste good, but they’ll bend when you go to pick them up. I bought an unsliced loaf of brioche bread and cut it myself into thick slices to make these sticks. Any sturdy bread will work, like texas toast or another loaf of egg or white bread where you can control the thickness of the slices.

Second, the bread should be stale. I cut my bread slices and let them sit out overnight. If you don’t have the time to do that, you can lightly toast the bread or bake it in a low temperature oven to dry it out. Third, don’t overdo it on the batter. You want to lightly dip these sticks in the batter; they’re small so they’ll absorb the liquid quickly. If you leave them in the batter too long they’ll end up soggy.

Light and fluffy pumpkin french toast sticks coated in cinnamon sugar. They're super fun to eat and they taste like a churro!

The french toast sticks are cooked on all 4 sides on a griddle. After they’re cooked through, it’s time to add the coating – the french toast sticks get rolled in a pile of cinnamon sugar to coat. It’s best to do the coating as soon as the french toast comes off the pan; the sugar will adhere better if they food is still warm.

Light and fluffy pumpkin french toast sticks coated in cinnamon sugar. They're super fun to eat and they taste like a churro!

These french toast sticks truly taste like a churro – if churros were made in a pumpkin flavor that is! If you can find brioche bread, use it for these sticks – it really adds a lot of richness. You can serve the french toast with syrup for dipping, although frankly I think they’re perfect as is. As I mentioned earlier, my kids were enamored with these. They definitely beat any french toast I’ve ever had before.

Light and fluffy pumpkin french toast sticks coated in cinnamon sugar. They're super fun to eat and they taste like a churro!

Treat your family to something special this weekend and whip up a batch of these breakfast treats. Everyone will be happy that you did!

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Light and fluffy pumpkin french toast sticks coated in cinnamon sugar. They're super fun to eat and they taste like a churro!
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Pumpkin Churro French Toast Sticks

Light and fluffy pumpkin french toast sticks coated in cinnamon sugar.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 335kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 one loaf of stale white or brioche bread sliced into 1 inch thick pieces. You can buy a whole loaf and slice it yourself or get a pre-cut thickly sliced loaf.
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • butter for the griddle
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  • Cut the slices of bread lengthwise into sticks. It's your choice as to whether or not you want to cut the crusts off; my kids aren't crust fans so I removed it all.
  • Heat a large griddle or skillet over medium.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the milk, pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Combine the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and pour it onto a plate.
  • Melt approximately 1 tablespoon of butter on the griddle, or enough to coat the entire pan.
  • Quickly dip the bread sticks into the pumpkin batter, making sure they're fully coated.
  • Place the bread onto the griddle. Cook on all 4 sides for 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly browned and cooked through.
  • As the french toast sticks come off the griddle, quickly roll them in the cinnamon sugar until coated. Repeat in batches until all of the french toast sticks are cooked and coated in cinnamon sugar.
  • Serve immediately with maple syrup for dipping if desired.

Notes

Make Ahead: The batter can be made earlier in the day and stored in the fridge until you're ready to use it. Stir well before use.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 395mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g
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    Comments

    1. Cheryl says

      November 17, 2021 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      These came out amazing! Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    2. June says

      October 11, 2021 at 5:23 pm

      Can you use can fresh pumpkin instead of pumpkin purée?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 12, 2021 at 11:59 am

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    3. Adobe says

      January 4, 2021 at 6:58 pm

      Can you freeze them ?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 4, 2021 at 7:34 pm

        Yes that should be fine!

        Reply
    4. Flo says

      October 18, 2020 at 5:29 pm

      5 stars
      Read the comments so did use a challah bread and it was so yummy! Love this recipe.

      Reply
    5. marla says

      August 28, 2017 at 7:31 am

      These pumpkin FT churros look AMAZING!

      Reply
    6. Greg says

      February 22, 2017 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I made these and they were delicious!

      Reply
    7. Sara says

      October 28, 2016 at 7:06 am

      Did you use stale bread? Stale bread is key for this recipe!

      Reply
    8. Sharon says

      September 30, 2016 at 10:18 am

      Can I use challah bread instead?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        September 30, 2016 at 10:31 am

        Challah would be perfect!

        Reply
    9. Michele says

      November 1, 2015 at 3:52 am

      I never leave comments anywhere, but had to because the French Toast sticks are amazing! My kids devoured them…okay, I may have helped 😉 I froze the few that were left over and reheated them the next morning in my toaster oven, and they were just as good. Thank you for this fantastic recipe!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 1, 2015 at 7:02 am

        I’m so glad you liked them and thanks for sharing that they reheat well – we didn’t have any leftovers ;)!

        Reply
    10. Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

      October 10, 2015 at 8:39 pm

      My kids would be enamoured with these too! They look amazing. Pumpkin, french toast, AND churros all in one cute little package? That’s fantastic!

      Reply
    11. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

      October 10, 2015 at 6:52 am

      Love these! The flavor combination sounds amazing…and your pictures look amazing too! What a yummy treat for breakfast!

      Reply
    12. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

      October 10, 2015 at 5:10 am

      Drooling over here!! 🙂 I always on team eat dessert for breakfast. 😉 These look amazing, and love the pumpkin flavor.

      Reply
    13. Kristyn says

      October 9, 2015 at 4:36 pm

      Just the title of this recipe makes me drool a little bit 😉 Can’t wait to try!

      Reply
    14. Matthew From Nomageddon says

      October 9, 2015 at 11:09 am

      These look so good! ????????????

      Reply
    15. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

      October 9, 2015 at 10:28 am

      I haven’t had a churro in forever. I use to get them when I was in college for breakfast. Love the pumpkin flavor add in- can’t wait to try.

      Reply
    16. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

      October 9, 2015 at 8:40 am

      French toast sticks are always such a fun food! I love the pumpkin twist. And if I can have a churro and call it breakfast, then I am all in!

      Reply

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