Description
These French Toast Muffin Cups are a quick and easy breakfast option packed with cinnamon flavor and a soft, custardy center. Perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch!
Ingredients
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- 6 slices of bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Powdered sugar, for topping (optional)
- Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cubed bread to the bowl and gently stir to coat. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the mixture.
- Spoon the soaked bread evenly into the prepared muffin cups.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top of each muffin cup.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the tops are golden and set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before removing from the muffin tin.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup, if desired.
Notes
- You can use any type of bread, but brioche or challah works best.
- These can be made ahead and reheated for busy mornings.
- Try adding fresh berries or chocolate chips before baking for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg