Pumpkin Spiced French Toast - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pumpkin Spiced French Toast
Prep: 19 min
Cook: 5 min
Servings: 2
Breakfast

This Pumpkin Spiced French Toast is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 856 calories, 24g protein, and 33.8g carbs per serving. Ready in 24 minutes.

Nutrition per Serving

856 Calories
24g Protein
33.8g Carbs
74.8g Fat
Start your morning right with this french Pumpkin Spiced French Toast. Breakfast is the most important meal for women managing PCOS, as it sets the tone for blood sugar levels throughout the day. This recipe provides a balanced combination of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates to keep you energized and satisfied until lunch.

Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids.

Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.

This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 4 slices Pumpkin Bread (recipe here)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tbsp. Cream
  • 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
  • 1/8 tsp. Orange Extract
  • 1/4 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice (recipe here)
  • 2 tbsp. Butter

Instructions

  1. Dry out 4 slices of Pumpkin Bread (recipe here) for this recipe. You can leave the slices out overnight, uncovered to reach the desired dryness.
  2. I made 2 batches with this, so the pictures show extra. In a small container, mix together your egg, cream, vanilla extract, orange extract, and pumpkin pie spice.
  3. Dip the bread into the mixture and let it soak for about 5 minutes.
  4. Flip the bread and allow to soak for 5 more minutes.
  5. In a pan, set to medium-low heat and set butter in the middle. Let the butter cook until it starts to brown.
  6. Once the butter is browned, add the bread that has now soaked almost all of the mixture. Let this cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side until finished.
  7. Top with powdered swerve and/or keto maple syrup (recipe here). Enjoy!

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Pumpkin Spiced French Toast contribute to your health goals:

  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Pumpkin Spiced French Toast can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Pumpkin Spiced French Toast recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 856 calories per serving with 24g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

This recipe takes about 24 minutes total. Prep time is 19 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 856 calories, 24g protein (11%), 33.8g carbs, 74.8g fat. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. At 856 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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