Description
Love French toast? Try these Baked French Toast Muffins for a warm, cinnamon-spiced breakfast treat that’s easy to make and perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slices of bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon (divided)
- ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Powdered sugar (optional, for serving)
- Maple syrup (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven – Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-count muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Prepare the Bread – Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.
- Make the Custard Mixture – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, maple extract, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Soak the Bread – Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated and have absorbed the liquid.
- Fill the Muffin Tin – Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the prepared muffin tin cups.
- Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Topping – In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and the remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle an even amount on top of each muffin.
- Bake the Muffins – Place the tin in the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and slightly firm.
- Cool & Serve – Allow the muffins to cool for a few minutes before removing them. Dust with powdered sugar and drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
