Pumpkin Brioche French Toast (Trader Joe’s Recipe Hack)
When my son was growing up, mornings were always a mad dash — making breakfast, getting us both ready, and rushing out the door. Now that life has slowed a little, I enjoy mornings more. And today, I decided to make my husband something special before work.
We recently picked up Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Brioche Twist, and it was practically begging me to turn it into French toast. My mom always told me the secret to a perfect French toast batter, and I’ve been making it her way ever since. With the pumpkin brioche, I kept it simple so the flavors could shine, and then went over the top with toppings.
Why This Recipe Works
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Seasonal & cozy: Pumpkin brioche = fall vibes on a plate.
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Quick & easy: Ready in under 15 minutes.
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Customizable: Add sugar, swap toppings, or dress it up with whipped cream.
Topping Ideas
I used Trader Joe’s Apple Pie Spread, bananas, powdered sugar, and maple syrup — but you can get creative:
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Fresh berries + whipped cream
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Nutella + walnuts
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Pumpkin butter + pecans
Final Thoughts
Making this pumpkin brioche French toast is the easiest way to bring joy into your mornings. Whether for a weekday treat or a fall brunch with friends, it’s simple, sweet, and absolutely delicious. xoMS
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Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Brioche French Toast
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 3 slices Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Brioche Twist
- 2 Tbsp vanilla creamer
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp maple syrup
- Butter for cooking
- Trader Joe’s Apple Pie Spread
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
- 1 sliced banana
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, creamer, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup in a bowl.
- Soak brioche slices in mixture, coating both sides.
- Melt butter in skillet over medium heat.
- Cook French toast slices 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Top with apple pie spread, powdered sugar, banana slices, and maple syrup.
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Notes
- Use day-old brioche for the best texture.
- Double the batch if serving for brunch.
- Try swapping toppings with berries, whipped cream, or nut butter.
