Description
These French Toast Muffin Cups are warm, spiced, and perfectly portioned—ideal for busy mornings or brunches. Made with pantry staples and customizable add-ins, they’re a cozy twist on classic French toast.
Ingredients
Bread (cubed) – 6 slices
Eggs – 3 large
Milk – ¾ cup
Maple syrup or honey – 3 tbsp
Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
Almond extract – ¼ tsp
Cinnamon – 1 tsp
Nutmeg – ½ tsp
Salt – pinch
Optional add-ins: chopped apples, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, blueberries, or nuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan with butter or nonstick spray.
2. Cut 6 slices of bread into 1-inch cubes. Use any type of bread—day-old works best.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, ¾ cup milk, 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp almond extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
4. Divide the bread cubes evenly into the muffin cups. Add any optional ingredients like chopped fruit or chocolate chips.
5. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread in each muffin cup. Let sit for 3 minutes, then gently press bread down.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
7. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Serve warm with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or whipped cream.
Notes
French Toast Muffin Cups are a great way to use up leftover bread and are easy to customize for picky eaters or seasonal flavors. Try adding berries in summer or cinnamon apples in fall for a seasonal spin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: french toast, muffin cups, kid-friendly breakfast, brunch, easy breakfast