Pumpkin French Toast Sticks – Easy Fall Breakfast Recipe

Recipe and photos by Abbie Guerrero , food blogger and creator of Savvy with Abbie. All photos original.

Pumpkin French Toast

With Fall around the corner, what’s better than Pumpkin French Toast Sticks? They’re quick, easy, and loaded with warm pumpkin pie spices — the perfect breakfast treat! This recipe is simple to make and I made enough for two servings.

Delicious Pumpkin French Toast Sticks made with Hawaiian rolls, pumpkin spice, and topped with Greek yogurt – the perfect fall breakfast treat!

Pumpkin French Toast Sticks with a side of Greek yogurt and caramel
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks with yogurt and caramel – golden, crispy, and full of warm fall flavors.

  • Total cooking time: Less than 10 minutes
  • Family friendly: Absolutely (my teen loves these)
  • Difficulty level: Easy/Intermediate
  • Serving size: 4-5

Why You Will Love These French Toast Sticks

These French toast sticks are super easy to make with a less than 10 minute cook time. They combine the flavors of Fall using pumpkin, maple, and cinnamon flavors. If your kids love French toast but you want to add your Fall flare to them, this is the recipe for you!

These French Toast Sticks were the perfect breakfast. They are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. I cooked the bread for a few minutes beforehand to help firm them up. This allows the liquid to soak into the breading without it falling apart.

If You Love Pumpkin, You May Also Enjoy

If you like these Pumpkin French Toast Sticks, you may also enjoy my Pumpkin Waffles, Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins. If you are looking for more of a dessert recipe, you may want to try my Lunch Lady Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars!

French Toast Inspiration

This recipe was inspired by Janie Ippolito for Hawaiian Roll Pumpkin French Toast. We made modifications and made this recipe our own.

How to Customize Your French Toast Sticks

I served mine with a *Sugar Free Syrup with a side of Fage yogurt topped with Pumpkin Pie Spice, *Sugar Free Smuckers Sundae Caramel topping, and chocolate chips. 

I also dipped my French Toast in the yogurt mixture - it tasted like a healthier version of whipped cream. You can also top with nuts for a crunch or cinnamon for additional flavor. Feel free to get creative with your own toppings.

Let's Talk Ingredients for Pumpkin French Toast Sticks

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  • 4 eggs
  • 7–8 Hawaiian rolls (For a gluten-free option, feel free to substitute the Hawaiian rolls with your favorite gluten-free bread.)
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • *½ cup pumpkin puree (canned)
  • 1½ tsp maple extract (or vanilla, your choice)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Note: For the best texture, bake the Hawaiian rolls briefly before dipping so they don’t get soggy. If your custard seems too thick, whisk in 1–2 tablespoons of extra milk.

Ingredients for Pumpkin French Toast Sticks laid out on a countertop
Simple ingredients for pumpkin French toast – eggs, Hawaiian rolls, pumpkin puree, and cozy spices ready to mix.

How It All Comes Together: Instructions for Perfect Pumpkin French Toast Sticks

✓ Step #1: Preheat oven – Preheat oven to 250°F.

✓ Step #2: Slice rolls – Slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally, then cut each piece in half lengthwise.

✓ Step #3: Bake briefly – Bake the sliced rolls in the oven for 3 minutes to help firm them up.

Hawaiian rolls sliced for Pumpkin French Toast Sticks

Hawaiian rolls sliced and ready to toast – the perfect fluffy base for pumpkin French toast sticks.

✓ Step #4: Mix custard – In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple or vanilla extract, cinnamon, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice.

Pumpkin mixture for French Toast with eggs, milk, and spices

Pumpkin French toast custard mixture – eggs, milk, cinnamon, and pumpkin puree blended to perfection.

✓ Step #5: Dip and cook – Dip each roll into the pumpkin mixture, shake off excess, and place in the skillet.

Making Pumpkin French Toast Sticks on the stove.

Cooking pumpkin French toast sticks in a skillet – golden and crisp with the aroma of cinnamon and pumpkin spice.

✓ Step #6: Cook – Cook for 3 minutes per side or until golden. Serve warm with toppings of your choice!

Best Way to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave for a quick warm-up or use the air fryer for a crispier texture!

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