Description
These French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on classic French toast, baked into individual servings for a convenient and delicious breakfast or brunch option. Easy to make ahead and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Mixture:
- 6 cups cubed day-old bread (such as brioche or French bread)
Egg Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- butter or nonstick spray for greasing muffin tin
- powdered sugar and maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix Ingredients: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, spices, and salt. Add bread cubes, coat evenly, and let sit.
- Assemble: Divide soaked bread among muffin cups, press down, and bake until set.
- Serve: Cool slightly, then serve warm with sugar and syrup.
Notes
- Great for brunch or meal prep—these muffins reheat well in the microwave or oven.
- You can also stir in blueberries, chopped apples, or chocolate chips before baking for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
