French Toast Muffins Recipe

I have been experimenting with classic ingredients like whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to create my Baked French Toast Muffins. I blend these with cubes of aged French bread for a delightful twist on a favorite dish like Muffin Tin French Toast that offers a perfectly balanced bite every time.

I’ve been experimenting lately with a cool twist on an old favorite and these baked French Toast Muffins turned out awesome. I mixed 1 cup whole milk with 2 large eggs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar while adding 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and just a pinch of salt.

I then tossed in cubes of stale French bread and let them soak up all that yummy mixture before drizzling 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over the top. I always get excited making these little muffins because they are perfect for a brunch party or a quick overnight breakfast option you can even enjoy on the go.

I love how each bite brings a little adventure to your routine breakfast plans and totally changes your brunch game. It’s easy to whip up and even easier to enjoy with friends.

Why I Like this Recipe

I really love this recipe because it’s super easy to make even if you mess up a bit and its forgiving nature gives me a chance to experiment with flavors.

I also enjoy how the French toast muffins combine the soft, custard-soaked bread with a hint of crispiness on top, making every bite a fun mix of textures.

Plus, the vanilla and cinnamon give it this warm, cozy flavor that makes it feel like a little breakfast treat even if I’m in a rush.

Finally, I like that it’s a cool twist on traditional French toast which means I get to enjoy something familiar but in a totally new way!

Ingredients

• Whole milk adds creaminess, protein, and calcium.

  It brings a rich texture and some natural sweetness.

• Eggs provide protein and fat.

  They helps bind all the muffin bits together.

• Sugar gives the dish a bright sweetness, balancing the spices and creamy custard perfectly.
• Vanilla extract offers a lovely aroma and rich, sweet flavor that really lifts the taste.
• Cinnamon adds warm spice and subtle sweetness.

  It helps balance the other flavors nicely.

• French bread cubes soak up the mixture, adding a hearty, carb-filled texture to each bite.
• Butter enriches moisture and flavor.

  Its fat makes the muffins extra tender and delightful.

• Powdered sugar dusting gives a light, sweet finish and an attractive look on top.

Ingredient Quantities

• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• 4-6 slices of stale French bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• Optional: powdered sugar for dustin on top

How to Make this

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a muffin tin.

2. In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup whole milk, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.

3. Cut 4 to 6 slices of stale French bread into 1 inch cubes.

4. Toss the bread cubes with 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter until they are well coated.

5. Add the buttered bread cubes into the bowl with the milk mixture and gently stir so every cube gets soaked.

6. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes so the bread can really absorb all the flavors.

7. Spoon the soaked bread cubes, custard and all, into the greased muffin tin, filling each cup evenly.

8. Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes until the muffins are slightly golden and set in the middle.

9. Remove them from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes.

10. If desired, dust the muffins with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your French Toast Muffins!

Equipment Needed

1. Preheated oven – you’ll need one to bake the muffins at 375°F
2. Greased muffin tin – the recipe calls for muffin cups to be filled evenly
3. Large mixing bowl – for whisking together the milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt
4. Whisk – to properly blend the custard ingredients
5. Measuring cups & spoons – to get the exact amounts of milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt
6. Knife – for cutting the stale French bread into 1 inch cubes
7. Cutting board – to safely chop the bread
8. Spatula or stirring spoon – to gently stir the bread cubes into the milk mixture
9. Cooling tray or rack (optional) – for letting the muffins cool after leaving the oven

Each of these tools helps ensure the recipe turns out as tasty as expected while making meal preparation easier.

FAQ

French Toast Muffins Recipe Substitutions and Variations

• Whole milk can be switched to almond or soy milk if you’re looking for a dairy-free alternative, though it might change the flavor a bit
• If you dont have eggs or need a vegan option, you can use a flax egg by mixing 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons of water for each egg
• You can swap the granulated sugar with brown sugar, which gives a richer taste, or even use a bit of honey if you like a natural sweetener
• Unsalted butter can be replaced with salted butter, but make sure to reduce the extra salt in the recipe a bit

Pro Tips

1. Make sure you let the bread soak in the custard for a bit longer if you want extra moist muffins. Sometimes letting it sit for 8-10 minutes can really amp up the flavor and texture.

2. Try using room temperature eggs and milk so they mix together easier with the sugar and spices. It’s a little hack that makes sure you don’t end up with clumpy batches.

3. Don’t be afraid to add a little extra butter when coating the bread cubes. It helps crisp up the edges and gives a richer flavor to each bite.

4. For a fun twist, a tiny pinch of nutmeg or a bit of lemon zest mixed in can really bring a new layer of taste. Just be careful not to overdo it so you dont overwhelm the classic vanilla and cinnamon flavors.