🍂 Vegan Pumpkin French Toast with Maple Pumpkin Drizzle 🥞 Try this cozy, fall-inspired breakfast curated by our Educational Chef Kira (@thetruthbites_ ) that captures the warmth of pumpkin spice without any animal products.

This egg-free French toast delivers a tender, custardy interior with golden-crisp edges, all bound together by pumpkin purée and plant-based milk! French Toast ✨ Ingredients * 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk * ½ cup pumpkin purée (canned or homemade) (@cosmosfarm) * 2 tablespoons cornstarch * 2 tablespoons maple syrup * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon * ⅛–¼ teaspoon nutmeg * Pinch of salt * 8–10 slices of vegan-friendly bread (sourdough, brioche-style, or thick-cut Texas toast recommended) * Coconut oil or neutral oil for greasing the skillet Instructions 1. In a shallow bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the cold plant-based milk until completely smooth (no lumps!). 2. Stir in the pumpkin purée, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until fully combined and smooth. 3. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease with coconut oil or neutral oil. 4. Working one slice at a time, dip each bread slice into the mixture, coating both sides. Let it soak for 15–20 seconds per side to allow the batter to penetrate without making the bread soggy. 5. Place dipped slices in the heated skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until deep golden brown and cooked through. Adjust heat if needed—too hot and the outside burns before the inside sets. 6. Transfer cooked slices to a baking sheet in a 200°F oven if cooking in batches. Maple Pumpkin Drizzle ✨ Ingredients * ½ cup maple syrup * 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée * 1 tablespoon brown sugar * ½ teaspoon vanilla extract * ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon * Pinch of salt * Water (optional, for adjusting consistency) Instructions 1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. 2. Whisk continuously until smooth and warmed through (about 3–4 minutes). 3. If the drizzle is too thick, add a splash of water until it reaches your desired pouring consistency. 4. Keep warm until ready to serve.