Description
These French Toast Muffin Cups are a quick and easy breakfast option made with simple ingredients. Perfectly portioned and packed with flavor, they’re ideal for busy mornings or make-ahead meal prep.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups cubed bread (preferably day-old or slightly stale)
- 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)
- Fresh berries or syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cubed bread to the mixture and gently stir to coat all the pieces. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb.
- Spoon the soaked bread evenly into the prepared muffin cups and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the middle.
- Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
- Top with powdered sugar and serve with berries or syrup if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare the mixture the night before and bake in the morning.
- Use brioche or challah bread for a richer texture.
- Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg