French Toast Muffins: The Sweet Morning Upgrade You Didn’t Know You Needed

A Cute and Delicious Twist on Classic French Toast

These Baked French Toast Muffins are a fun and adorable way to enjoy French toast. Made in muffin tins and topped with a sweet cinnamon streusel, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special occasion like Mother’s Day. Soft on the inside, golden on top, and easy to share—or keep all to yourself.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 12 muffins

Ingredients

For the Muffins:

• 1 loaf French bread, cut or torn into ½-inch cubes (about 12 cups)
• 2 ½ cups milk
• 6 large eggs
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:

• ¼ cup cold butter
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Optional for Serving:

• Butter
• Maple syrup

Instructions

1. Prepare the Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
2. Assemble the Muffins: Grease a 12-cup muffin tin. Add about 1 cup of bread cubes to each cup. Slowly pour the egg mixture evenly over each, pressing the bread down gently so it soaks up the liquid. Alternatively, toss bread cubes and custard together in a large bowl, then divide into muffin cups. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
3. Make the Streusel: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt with your fingers until crumbly.
4. Bake: Sprinkle the streusel evenly over each muffin. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
5. Serve: Enjoy warm with butter and maple syrup, if desired.

Pro Tips

• Letting the muffins sit overnight in the fridge deepens the flavor and ensures a perfectly soft texture.
• Use slightly stale bread for better absorption.
• These muffins reheat beautifully—just pop them in the oven for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (per muffin)

Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Sugar
255	9g	37g	8g	16g

Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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