Peanut and pumpkin combine to make the best single-serve, gluten-free, vegan French toast! The only recipe you'll need for a unique and flavorful healthy breakfast!
***This post has been updated in April 2016. Original writing stands***
Don't think I forgot about the wonderful squash we call pumpkin. I actually have not cooked with pumpkin awhile. I know, it's sad. But I guess after my pumpkin craze during the summer and until Octoberish was just one of those "current obsession" phases. Don't get me wrong though, I still adore the stuff and will still use it all year round without a doubt. As I was looking through my recipe achieve of to-be-blogged-about recipes, I came across some old pumpkin goodies. A common breakfast dish that many people love. One of those recipes that get passed down through the family and is made on a special Sunday morning. The smell beckoning you out from bed even in the dead of winter because you know once you get up and stumble down the stairs you will be rewarded with a warm toasty stack of French Toast!
I know, I know French Toast might not be something you think can be vegan and gluten-free, but let me tell you...it can...and it can be good! I think there are 3 types of people in life. Those who like Pancakes, those who like Waffles, and those who like French Toast. Now I know there is some overlap, but really, if you were given the choice between these three, which would you choose? I have to say I am a pancake women myself. Nothing makes a morning better then delicious, steamy, fluffy, soft, (chocolatey) pancakes. The night before I know I am going to make them for breakfast, I dream about them all night. But I first have to make them which sometimes I really don't want to. But then once I get the ingredients out it never takes that long and the reward is so worth it...more than worth it.
But lets move on the French Toast. That is why we are here today right? Now if you are a French Toast kind of woman/man, you are going to be very happy with this recipe. Vegan, gluten-free, and full of peanutty pumpkin goodness 🙂
Peanut Pumpkin French Toast
Peanut Pumpkin French Toast
Peanut and pumpkin combine to make the best single-serve, gluten-free, vegan French toast! The only recipe you'll need for a unique and flavorful healthy breakfast!
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 Pieces of Gluten-Free Bread
- ⅓ Cup of Water
- ¼ Cup Pure Pumpkin Puree
- 2 TB Peanut Flour
- ½ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- 5 Drops of Liquid Vanilla Stevia
- ½ Tsp of Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ½ Tsp of Cinnamon
- Optional Toppings:
- Maple Syrup
- Peanut Sauce: 2 TB of Peanut Flour, ¼ Tsp Cinnamon, and Water, mixed to desired consistency
- Roasted Peanuts
- Sprinkle of Peanut Flour and Cinnamon
Instructions
- In a wide mixing bowl, combine the water, pumpkin, peanut flour, vanilla, stevia, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
- Heat a lightly greased pan on the stove over medium heat.
- Take a slice of bread and dip it in the pumpkin mixture. Make sure it is fully coated on both sides by letting it soak for a minute or so.
- Then place the bread in the pan and cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side. Repeat dipping and cooking for the other slice.
- Top your slices with whatever toppings your heart desires!
Mmm, yes, French toast. I actually like this vegan version so much better then the normal egg version. This is the first time I made french toast myself and the first time I had it since being gluten-free and egg-free. I have to tell you, this is so much better! It doesn't have that gross eggy taste...unless you like that or something, haha! And you can't even make the argument that it has less protein since I didn't use egg. Well guess what? It has even more protein because I used tons of peanut flour! Yes, Win!
Too lazy to make this French toast? Try a Mini Microwave French Toast!
So tell me:
+ Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast...and you can only choose one!
+ What was your favorite weekend breakfast as a child? My dad would always get us bagels on the weekend. I loved blueberry bagels or a sesame bagel with veggie cream cheese. But they always left me feeling so full, like lead in the stomach. Same thing with pancakes or french toast. But now I know why right! Haha!
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Bonnie V
This looks really good. I love French toast.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
One Messy Mama
This looks absolutely delish! Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Deborah Davis
You can't miss with these yummy ingredients. I am so delighted that you shared your healthy and delicious Peanut Pumpkin French Toast recipe. This recipe is on my must-make list!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
No you can't!
Crystal@WhatTreasuresAwait
It's a tough call between waffles and french toast for me! This recipe sounds amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, well I'm still a pancakes girl through and through!
Megan
Now this is a terrific spin on French toast!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
Lindsey Andrews
Pinned this because I can't wait to make it! Yum.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O thank you! Enjoy!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
I love all things pumpkin + french toast, yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Me too!
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins
This looks and sounds so good! I love anything that has peanuts in and I can imagine how well it goes with the pumpkin.
Rebecca Pytell
Yes! Nice and "buttery" without any butter, haha!
Britney
This looks absolutely delicious! My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Then you have your weekend breakfast plans all set!
Heather Kinnaird
I've never used peanut flour, but this sounds SO yummt
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It's one of the best alternative flours to have on hand!
Jennifer Abel
Wow this is a different combination for french toast, although I am seeing a lot of new recipes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
French toast should never be boring.
Ashley Tukiainen
Haha, you're so right about the 3 types of people! I am a french toast person 🙂 I will definitely have to give these a try sometime!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Well I'm glad you'll be trying it 😉 Pancakes will always be my number 1!
Jenna @ A Savory Feast
Summer may be right around the corner, but I'm already ready for pumpkin everything. This french toast sounds so good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Pumpkin 365 😉 It's never a wrong time!
Amberjane
Looks tasty Rebecca-
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks!
Cristina @ I Say Nomato
Oh wow! This looks incredible! I would never have though to toss pumpkin in with a french toast flavour but I can see how they would go together. You're so creative!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It works in all the yummy ways we need 😉 Thanks Cristina!
Gin
I know what you mean about the gross eggy taste, it was always ruining French toast for me back in the day. I love your version, especially with the bonus peanut sauce! You just reinvented French toast for me. 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Heck yea! This is where the flavors should be at!
Linda @ Veganosity
I love French toast and this combination of flavors is amazing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Linda!
samantha
I love everything that's pumpkin flavored! This looks great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Same! Thank you!
Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table
Pumpkin and peanut butter are a favorite combination in our house! My little ones love it in muffin form, pancakes, you name it... so I'm pretty excited to try this French toast on them - know it will be a hit!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Yea! Awesome! I hope you guys all enjoy it 🙂
Uma
Sounds very cool. Toast in pumpkin flavor makes very interesting!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I have a feeling you've never had French Tost, eh?
Kathleen
I love french toast and have it two mornings a week. Your recipe is ingenious I can almost taste it. I will have to try that one.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Fantastic! This is one to try then!
Mel@avirtualvegan.com
I love french toast and I love pumpkin but have never had them together. It sounds delicious! And that peanut sauce......yum!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
They were meant to be paired together!
Meghan
Do you think the peanut flour could be swapped for chickpea flour without disastrous consequences?
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
That would give you plain old pumpkin French toast.
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled
We eat a lot of french toast in our house on Sunday mornings. Will have to try your version. Anything pumpkin is always good!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I hope you do! Enjoy!
Nicole
Im a waffle kind of girl but they were always a rare treat. Typically my Sat am breakfast would be cream of wheat or grits while growing up. Although, i would havw enjoyed your French toast!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! That's kind of terrible! Weekends are for the fun breakfasts!
Marla
Hi Rebecca,
This puts a whole new zing to French toast. Sounds delicious - what wonderful breakfast this would make. Pinned & Tweeted!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? All new flavors!
Aimee / Wallflower Kitchen
Peanut, pumpkin and french toast! 3 of my favourite things in one 🙂 Looks amazing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? Thanks Aimee! xo
Kathy Hester
I love pumpkin all year long! I try to snag up all the discount cans of organic pumpkin every year after Thanksgiving. Thanks for giving me the perfect breakfast for tomorrow.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha, yes! I feel like my pantry is naked without a few cans on hand all year!
Laura
Love the idea of combining peanut butter and pumpkin! 🙂 Yum!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thanks Laura!
Megan
Yum, Yum, and Yum!! I haven't had French toast in years because of the eggs - now I can!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Right? Down with eggs!
Jenn
You know, I think I might actually be a French Toast girl. Although, I almost never make it and I don't know why. I'm sure my kids would love it. It's something I always used to get in a restaurant though...especially when I was pregnant...and the sweeter, the better. 🙂 I have had French Toast on the brain lately because I was thinking of Mother's Day brunch items and that would be a good one! Anyway, peanut and pumpkin sounds like a delightful match! I have never worked with peanut flour, but I guess I need to get some!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
O girl, I think someone needs to make you some French Toast breakfast in bed on Mother's Day (hint hint to the fam!) Haha!
French toast does get so forgotten, but it really is good!
Jenny
These look so good! I love a good french toast breakfast. Never considered making it like this. Sounds delirious! I'll have to check out those the Mini Microwave ones too! 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Ah yea! French toast all the ways!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom
Rebecca, this is my kind of breakfast--glad you updated 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Haha! Thank you Kristen!!
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
Perfect combo!! Looks delicious!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
Thank you!
lovenataliemarie
I can't choose between the three.. I love them all way to much. 😮
This looks so Ah-maz-ing! I love pumpkin and peanut flavor. Om nom nom.
I didn't think you could make french toast without eggs, so this is pretty awesome. I'll have to try this out.
Drizzle peanut butter and cinnamon on top. YUM.
Strength and Sunshine
You can never love them too much 😉 Eggs are like the bane of my existence. I hate everything about them and the cruelty that comes with them. So I am determined to make everything that people normal eat with eggs...vegan!
Kierston
mmmmmm...yum.
Strength and Sunshine
😉
Heather @ The Soulful Spoon
Peanut flour is great, right?:) My dogs love it stirred in oatmeal:) Cute recipe!
Strength and Sunshine
Your dogs have good taste!
Stacey's Table
This looks delicious! Would it work without the stevia? As I’m currently on a sugar detox.
Strength and Sunshine
Of course! You don't have to use any sweetener!
Courtney @The TriGirl Chronicles
Holy crap. French toast is my favorite, pumpkin is my favorite, peanut butter is my favorite. This just blew my mind. I need this in my life, like now. Bookmarking this one for sure!
Strength and Sunshine
Haha! Thanks Courtney! You will definitely love it then!
eatgreatbegreat
I love French toast; although, for some reason I rarely make it. I definitely need to get into doing that again. I love everything about this one and I love the fact that it's single serve!
Strength and Sunshine
Yea, it is one food I always forget about too! And single serve is the way to go!