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French Toast Muffin Cups make the perfect breakfast on the go. They are soft and fluffy on the inside with a crunchy streusel topping!

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French Toast Muffin Cups

These French Toast Muffin Cups are addicting! They are soft and fluffy on the inside and perfectly crunchy on the outside. These make a great make ahead breakfast for kids on the go. They are also a great brunch option and are a fun breakfast during the holidays!

I like to use leftover croissants to make my muffin cups. You could also use challah bread, brioche or white bread. Just make sure the bread is a couple days old and stale. If not leave the cubed bread on the counter overnight to help dry it out.

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how to make french toast muffin cups

  • Preheat oven: To 350 degrees. Spray a regular sized muffin tin with non stick cooking spray, set aside.
  • Make the muffin cups: In a large bowl combine the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon. Gently toss in the cubed bread. Divide the mixture between the 12 muffin cups. There should be about 1/3 cup in each cavity.
  • Streusel topping:Add butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt to a food processor. Pulse for a few seconds till the mixture begins to crumble. Alternately you can use a pastry blender or your fingers to combine the mixture. Sprinkle mixture on top muffins.
  • Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing.
  • Serve: With a drizzle of maple syrup, butter, honey or powdered sugar.
  • Store: Leftover muffins in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
  • Freeze: Wrap individual muffins in plastic wrap and place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat: To reheat these muffins defrost at room temperature while the oven is preheating to 350 degrees. Bake for 10 minutes or until heated through. You can also reheat the muffins in the microwave.

Can these be made ahead of time?

The muffins can also be made ahead of time. You can make these the night before and portion them out in the muffin tin and top with the streusel topping. All you have to do the next morning is bake! Allow the muffins to come to room temperature while the oven preheats.

what to serve with these muffin cups

I love serving them with a side of fresh fruit and either sausage or bacon! If you’re looking for more make ahead breakfast items try my Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Bake, Easy Breakfast Bake, or my Healthy Baked Oatmeal.

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French Toast Muffin Cups

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French Toast Muffin Cups make the perfect breakfast on the go. They are soft and fluffy on the inside with a crunchy streusel topping!

Servings: 12 muffins

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 25 minutes mins

Total Time: 40 minutes mins

Ingredients

French Toast Muffin Cups

Streusel Topping

Instructions

French Toast Muffin Cups

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a regular sized muffin tin with non stick cooking spray, set aside. In a large bowl combine the milk, sugar, eggs, vanilla and cinnamon.

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  • Gently toss in the cubed bread.

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  • Divide the mixture between the 12 muffin cups. There should be about 1/3 cup in each cavity.

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  • Prepare the streusel topping and sprinkle on top of the muffins. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing.

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  • Serve immediately with maple syrup and powdered sugar if desired.

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Streusel Topping

  • Add butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt to a food processor. Pulse for a few seconds till the mixture begins to crumble. Alternately you can use a pastry blender or your fingers to combine the mixture. Sprinkle mixture on muffins.

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Nutrition Information

Calories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 186mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 265IUCalcium: 90mgIron: 1.5mg

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  • Ellen Taylor

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    Easy French Toast Muffin Cups Recipe - Chef Savvy (15)
    Hi Kelley,
    Looks yummy and healthy. And will be perfect for evening snack.

    • Kelley

        Thank you Ellen!

    • Angela

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      Do you have to prebake the topping? The instructions are unclear.

      • Nathan

          Hi Angela,

          Sorry about that. You don’t need to pre-bake the topping, just pulse the ingredients in a food processor for a few seconds to make a crumble topping and sprinkle on top of the muffins before baking. I hope this helps, and let us know if you have any questions. Thank you so much for the comment and for trying out this recipe!

          Nathan
          @chefsavvy

      • Celeste

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        Hi! Is it 1 muffin per serving? (191 calories)
        Thanks

        • Nathan

            Hi Celeste,

            They are 191 Calories per muffin. I eat 2 (382 calories) with a cup of blueberries (85 calories) and a coffee with a splash of milk (28-54 calories) for a breakfast that is less than or right around 500 calories in total. I hope you enjoy!

            Nathan
            @chefsavvy

        • Antoinette

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          Hi!
          Would these hold well in the freezer and then reheated?

          • Nathan

              Hi Antoinette,

              Yes, these will freeze well! when you pull them out of the freezer, thaw them for 20 minutes or so before popping them in a 375 degrees oven for 5 minutes to warm them up. I hope you enjoy! Thank you for commenting!

              Nathan

          • Emily Liken

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            Hi there, is the temperature in C or F?

            • Nathan

                Hi Emily,

                The recipe was written using Fahrenheit. 350 is about 177 Celsius. I hope you enjoy! Thank you for your comment!

                Nathan

            • Isabella

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              Hi Kelley,
              Do you have any recommendations for keeping these things over night? Would they work in a air tight container? By the way they look delicious!

              • Nathan

                  Hi Isabella,

                  If it is just one night you can refrigerate them in an air tight container. Just pop them back in the oven for a few minutes to reheat.
                  You can also freeze them pretty well. Just let them sit out for an hour or so to thaw before reheating in the oven. I hope this is helpful! Thank you so much for commenting!

                  Nathan

              • Kristin

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                These looks delicious. Could they be put together the night before and refrigerated and then baked in the morning?
                Can’t wait to try this!

                • Kelley Simmons

                    Hi Kristin,

                    Yes absolutely! I would allow them to come to room temperature while you are preheating the oven in the morning.

                    I hope you enjoy!

                    Kelley

                • daija

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                  Hi should i leave these on the counter or refrigerate ?

                  • Kelley Simmons

                      Hi Daija,

                      I leave these in the refrigerator and reheat them in the microwave or the toaster oven to reheat.

                      Thanks & Enjoy!

                      Kelley

                  • Sandy

                    • Reply

                    Easy French Toast Muffin Cups Recipe - Chef Savvy (16)
                    Big hit at family brunch last weekend!

                    • Kelley Simmons

                        Yah! So glad you enjoyed these Sandy!

                    • Maria W

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                      Easy French Toast Muffin Cups Recipe - Chef Savvy (17)
                      Couldn’t these be considered Bread Pudding muffins?

                      • Kelley Simmons

                          Hi Maria,

                          Yes they could be!

                          Kelley

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                      FAQs

                      What is the ratio of milk to eggs for French toast? ›

                      As a general rule, you want one egg for every one to two slices of bread, and a generous splash of milk (about ¼ cup) per egg. You can use any kind of milk (skim, whole milk, etc.

                      Do you use butter or oil for French toast? ›

                      Butter gives French toast a deep richness and comforting quality, which are what we crave on mornings we sizzle this breakfast staple. To prevent burning or smoking, use a combination of butter and oil in the pan to cook the toast.

                      How to jazz up French toast? ›

                      What to Top French Toast With
                      1. Maple syrup.
                      2. Fruit compote, macerated berries, or fresh berries.
                      3. Whipped cream.
                      4. Powdered sugar.
                      5. Cinnamon sugar.
                      6. Butter (regular or nut butter)
                      7. Candied nuts.
                      8. Crème anglaise.
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                      How many calories are in a French toast muffin? ›

                      Results for "French Toast Muffin"

                      Other sizes: 1 serving - 418kcal, 100 g - 227kcal, more...

                      How do you know when French toast is done? ›

                      "You know when your French toast is done when the center is set and doesn't have a runny consistency once cut," Oliveira says. If you're cooking a thinner French toast or omitted eggs from your soaking liquid, a quick pan-fry will do the trick, with 3 to 6 minutes on each side.

                      Should you toast bread before making French toast? ›

                      Use stale bread or toast the bread until it's golden-brown. It needs to be sturdy to hold up to the egg mixture. If the bread is fresh from the bag or you toast it too lightly, the finished dish will be soggy. Soak the toasted or untoasted bread for about 10 seconds per side to achieve the optimal texture.

                      What is the best bread for French toast? ›

                      For a solid French toast, aim for sturdy bread with a uniform texture and a soft crust. Hearty sandwich bread, brioche, challah, and shokupan (Japanese milk bread) are all great choices. Avoid rustic loaves with thick crusts or large holes in the interior.

                      What is a good substitute for cinnamon in French toast? ›

                      If you need to substitute cinnamon, consider using nutmeg, cloves, or allspice. Another option is apple pie spice which contains cinnamon.

                      Does French toast have more calories than pancakes? ›

                      On one hand, the average plate of pancakes contains around 500 calories, 88 grams of carbohydrates, and 4 grams of saturated fat, while a similar-sized serving of French toast has around 990 calories, 120 grams of carbohydrates, and 18 grams of saturated fat.

                      How many calories are in 2 slices of homemade French toast? ›

                      Popular Types of French Toast
                      Plain French Toast
                      Fat(g)Cals
                      1 slice9.38178
                      2 slices18.76356
                      1 oz3.9475
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                      How many calories are in 3 pieces of French toast sticks? ›

                      Burger King Breakfast French Toast Sticks (3 Piece) (1 serving) contains 29g total carbs, 28g net carbs, 11g fat, 3g protein, and 230 calories.

                      What is the ratio of eggs to milk? ›

                      To make scrambled eggs for two, you'll need 4 to 6 eggs, 4 to 6 tablespoons of milk (figure 1 tablespoon of milk for every egg), and salt and pepper to taste. Chopped fresh parsley and other herbs add flavor and visual appeal, but they're completely optional.

                      How much milk should you add to eggs? ›

                      Ultimately, my preference was for whole milk, with a ratio of two tablespoons per three large eggs. This yielded moist, light eggs that were just rich enough, without going overboard.

                      How much milk will one egg set? ›

                      It really depends on how thick you want it. Some sites recommend one egg or 2 yolks per cup of milk. Ruhlman mentions 2 eggs per cup as 'standard', with 1 egg able to thicken 3/4 of a cup of liquid (but more fat helps).

                      Why doesn't my French toast get crispy? ›

                      Don't overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if necessary to ensure each slice has enough room to breathe and crisp up properly. Time and Temperature: Medium-low heat is ideal. It cooks the toast slowly, making the inside custard-like while the outside crisps up without burning.

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