Pumpkin toast sticks

INGREDIENTS:

1 loaf french bread or brioche, cut into 1" thick slices, then into thirds

4 large eggs

⅔ c. milk

½ c. pumpkin puree

1½ tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

¼ c. granulated sugar

1½ tsp. ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:

**Set a large non-stick skillet set over medium heat, add a small amount of butter and melt.

**In a small rectangular baking dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.

**Dip the bread into the mixture, flip sides and then place on the hot skillet. Cook until each side is golden brown, around 2 minutes on each side.

**Meanwhile, in a small rectangular baking dish, combine the sugar and cinnamon, set aside.

**Remove the fully cooked toast sticks from the skillet and immediately roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve hot with maple syrup. 

Enjooy!