Description
These French Toast Muffins are everything you love about classic French toast—warm cinnamon, a custardy center, and crisp edges—but baked into perfectly portioned muffins you can eat with your hands. It’s like breakfast and brunch had a portable baby. Whether you’re feeding the family, meal prepping for the week, or just need something cozy on a weekday morning, these little bites of comfort have your back.
Ingredients
6 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche or challah work best—go big on flavor)
4 large eggs
1 cup milk (whole milk for richness, or any milk you like)
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, but adds luscious texture)
1/4 cup maple syrup (or sub brown sugar for a deeper sweetness)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Butter or nonstick spray for greasing your muffin tin
Optional toppings: powdered sugar, maple syrup, chopped nuts, whipped cream—go wild
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Goods
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray. You want those muffins to slide out like a dream.
Step 2: Make the Custard
In a big mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream (if using), maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk until smooth and golden—basically breakfast magic in a bowl.
Step 3: Soak It Up
Add your cubed bread to the custard mixture and gently stir until all the pieces are soaked and happy. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes so the bread gets extra flavorful and custardy.
Step 4: Fill and Bake
Spoon the mixture evenly into the muffin cups. Press it down just a little so they bake up nice and compact. Pop them in the oven for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown on top and firm in the middle.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
Let the muffins cool in the pan for about 5 minutes—just enough so you don’t burn your fingers. Then run a knife around the edges and pop them out. Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with syrup, or eat ‘em plain and glorious.
Notes
Feeling fancy? Stir in mini chocolate chips, raisins, or chopped apples before baking. Use cinnamon swirl bread or a few slices of leftover croissants if you’re feeling indulgent. You can even add a pinch of nutmeg or swap the vanilla for almond extract for a different twist
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 140 calories
- Protein: 5g