Easy French Toast Muffin Cups Recipe - Chef Savvy (2024)

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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

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      • 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

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                    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 eggs to milk for French toast? ›

                      Whatever you decide on, the ratio of liquid to egg will still be about ¼ cup liquid to one egg, and one egg per two slices of bread. So, if you want to make four slices of French toast, you would need four slices of bread, two eggs, and ½ cup milk.

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                      Why is restaurant French toast so much better? ›

                      According to the chef, the difference comes down to two main elements: the use of high-quality yeasty bread and allowing it time to properly soak. While you can use regular old white bread at home, you may want to give yours an upgrade — try subbing in thick-cut slices of brioche instead.

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                      Why does my homemade French toast taste like eggs? ›

                      If the balance is off and you include too many eggs or not enough milk, the finished French toast will have a scrambled egg-like flavor. When scaling this recipe up or down, keep in mind that you need 1/4 cup of milk for every egg.

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                      Is it okay to make French toast without vanilla extract? ›

                      Your French bread will be perfectly delicious if you decide to just skip over the vanilla and continue making your French toast as-is. However, if you'd like to incorporate a little more flavor into the dish, you can try replacing the vanilla with a substitute like maple syrup, bourbon, or almond extract.

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                      Should I leave bread out overnight for French toast? ›

                      Ideally, the bread should be slightly stale. A drier bread will soak up all the custard. Bread can be left out with the wrapper open the day before cooking. If you find yourself in a pinch, dry your bread slices in a 275°F oven for 10 minutes before soaking them in the custard.

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                      How to tell when French toast is done? ›

                      This allows you to sear the French toast without burning it, while ensuring it's fully cooked in the center. "You know when your French toast is done when the center is set and doesn't have a runny consistency once cut," Oliveira says.

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                      What is the secret to the best French toast? ›

                      The secret ingredient in this fluffy French toast recipe: all-purpose flour! Flour binds the liquids together, which creates a more traditional “batter” and helps prevent soggy results. This extra ingredient ensures the French toast is crispy on the outside, but soft and fluffy on the inside.

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                      Should I cook French toast in butter or oil? ›

                      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.

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                      Why is my French toast falling apart? ›

                      Attempting to use fresh, soft slices of bread may result in your toast falling apart before it even reaches the plate. One will find that this fancy bread is made even better with various toppings.

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                      How do you make French toast not fall apart? ›

                      Bread: The secret to the best French toast is thick and stale bread! Day-old bread soaks up the custard beautifully and gets the perfect texture, while fresh bread breaks down and becomes soggy. I love Brioche, French bread, rustic Italian bread, and Challah.

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