Pumpkin Churro French Toast Sticks Recipe for Fall Brunch

Pumpkin Churro French Toast Sticks are a cozy fall breakfast that combine the crisp cinnamon-sugar coating of a churro with the warm, spiced flavor of pumpkin. They make a festive brunch or special weekend treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for sharing.

This recipe came from a sudden craving for pumpkin and churros—two flavors that pair surprisingly well. The result is French toast sticks coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture with a subtle pumpkin-spice batter inside.

Pumpkin Churro French Toast Sticks Ingredients

• Texas Toast – Use a dense, thick-sliced bread for the best texture.
• Milk – 2% works well, but any milk is fine.
• Pumpkin Puree – Use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
• Eggs – Room temperature eggs help the batter bind.
• Brown Sugar – Adds gentle sweetness to the batter.
• Vanilla Extract – Use real vanilla for best flavor.
• Nutmeg – A key spice for classic pumpkin flavor.
• Ground Cinnamon – Or substitute 1½ tbsp pumpkin spice if preferred.
• Granulated Sugar – For the churro-style coating.
• Butter – Unsalted, for greasing the griddle.

How To Make Pumpkin Churro French Toast Sticks

• Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
• Trim the crust from all sides of the bread, then slice each piece into three equal sticks lengthwise. Set aside.
• In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon cinnamon until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, vanilla, and milk; whisk until fully combined.
• In a separate medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 1½ tablespoons cinnamon for the coating.
• Melt the butter on the griddle and spread it to coat the surface.
• Quickly dip each bread stick into the pumpkin-egg mixture, turning to coat evenly but not letting it become soggy.
• Cook the coated sticks on the griddle 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
• While still hot, roll or spoon the sticks in the cinnamon-sugar mixture so it adheres to the surface. Shake off any excess.
• Serve warm with syrup or your favorite dipping sauce.

Recipe Tips

1 – Whisk the eggs and dry spices first, then add the wet ingredients (milk and pumpkin). This helps keep the spices distributed throughout the batter.

2 – Coat the French toast sticks in the cinnamon-sugar immediately after cooking while they’re still hot so the mixture sticks better.

What Bread Works Best?

Dense breads hold up best to the pumpkin batter. Brioche is excellent—slice it thick and, if possible, let it sit out overnight to firm up or dry in a low oven. If brioche isn’t available, thick Texas toast (such as Sara Lee brand) is a reliable alternative that resists falling apart when dipped.

These pumpkin churro French toast sticks are a fun way to bring seasonal flavors to breakfast. They’re simple to make, shareable, and especially nice for a weekend brunch or holiday morning.

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