French toast muffins are simple, easy to prepare, and delicious for an on-the-go breakfast treat!
They've got that classic rich, custardy center and golden, crispy top. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or just craving something warm and sweet with your morning coffee, these little brekkie bites are a HUGE win!
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This recipe was updated on April 1st, 2025 to add in frequently asked questions, add in nutritional value, and condense redundant information.
Recipe at a Glance
- Bake Level: These muffins are so incredibly easy to make that the only knowledge you truly need is to know how to use the oven, that's about it.
- Bake Time: French toast muffins bake up pretty quickly, and the prep takes no time. This recipe will run you just about 30-35 minutes, TOPS!
- Best Served As: These are truly a perfect grab-and-go for breakfast or an easy mid-morning bite. You can even pack these in your child's lunch for a fun lunchtime snack.
- Pair With: Make a beautiful breakfast charcuterie board, or serve these up on a buffet table for your next brunch event with a chocolate chip loaf cake or a stack of Belgian blueberry waffles.
- Swaps and Subs: You can use any type of bread here, or even gluten free bread. Swap the regular milk for half and half or even an almond or soy milk. If you would rather not have any added sugar, you can omit the sugar and leave it as is.
Tried and True Tips
- Be sure to soak the bread well so that it absorbs all the liquid.
- When baking, the top should be crisp, and then inside should be creamy, not soggy. Time the muffins at the time listed in the recipe card, but also be sure to check your oven temp with a thermometer too!
- Whisk the eggs and milk REALLY well to whip air into the mixture so that when the brioche soaks, it will also aid in the rise and overall texture.
The Ingredient List
- Brioche Bread - this is personally my favorite bread to use other than challah. It's pillowy and absorbs the egg and milk mixture really well.
- Eggs - eggs are essential for these french toast muffins because they help bind all the ingredients together.
- Milk - another important ingredient and a classic ingredient in french toast. The milk paired with the eggs helps the french toast get its traditional soaked and baked texture.
- Cinnamon - a little cinnamon whisked into the batter gives a deeper flavor profile once baked.
For the optional maple glaze:
- Powdered Sugar - the powdered sugar is the base of making icing or a glaze.
- Milk - milk helps liquify the powdered sugar.
- Maple Syrup - our flavor profile for topping these brioche french toast muffins.
Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.
Step by Step Instructions
Prep the Bread
Dice a brioche bread into small cubes.
Make the Egg Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine the eggs and milk together using a whisk. Add in the vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar, then whisk.
Soak the Bread
Pour the egg-milk mixture atop the cubed brioche bread, making sure all the bread is soaked with the liquid. Use a spatula to mix if necessary.
Scoop and Bake
Using a large cookie scoop or spoon. scoop some of the french toast batter into a muffin tin. Top with a little coarse sugar and bake at 350º for 25 minutes.
Once cooled, drizzle the maple glaze on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store the leftovers? What about reheating?
Any leftover french toast muffins can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. They will stay for up to 3-4 days. Add the muffins to large gallon ziplock bag, labeling the date of when they were made. They will be good for up to one to two months.
You can easily reheat in the microwave for 30-40 seconds, or thaw in the fridge overnight for the next morning.
Hungry for more?
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Super Easy French Toast Muffins
Equipment
- 1 Muffin tin
- 1 large bowl
- 1 medium bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 Cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the French Toast
- 1 whole brioche bread cubed
- 5 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
For The Maple Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Dice a brioche bread into small cubes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the eggs and milk together using a whisk.
- Pour in the vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar. Whisk again to combine.
- Pour the egg-milk mixture atop the cubed brioche bread, making sure all the bread is soaked with the liquid. Use a spatula to mix if necessary.
- Using a large cookie scoop or spoon. scoop some of the french toast batter/bread cubes into a muffin tin. Top with a little coarse sugar and bake at 350º for 25 minutes.
- Once cooled, drizzle the maple glaze on top.
For the Glaze
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup until the powdered sugar is completely dissolved.
Jan L says
I needed an easy muffin recipe for the weekend and this one did NOT disappoint! It’s SO easy and so delicious! A great recipe to make with the kids. Absolutely making it again.
Morgan Peaceman says
Thank you so much for that feedback!!! We love these!
Sandra says
Made a batch for my kids this week as they start back to school and they loved them. So easy to make and really yummy with just maple syrup. Didn't have time to make the glaze but will do next time! Thanks!
Laurie says
Came across this recipe two days ago and just made it for my kids and we devoured them. I had to save a few for my husband, but wow these were so good. I dusted with powdered sugar instead of the glaze, but the texture of the muffins were spot on.
Steve Hiner says
The printable version of the recipe is missing the step:
Pour the egg-milk mixture atop the cubed brioche bread, making sure all the bread is soaked with the liquid. Use a spatula to mix if necessary.
It doesn't say what to do with the bread cubes.
Morgan Peaceman says
Thank you! I just added it in the recipe card 🙂 happy baking!
Jen says
I can't wait to make this recipe...It looks like it'll be a hit. Also, it looks like there's a step missing from the instructions in the recipe itself. But I looked back to the written out portion and figured out what to do. 🙂
Morgan Peaceman says
Thank you!!! I just updated the recipe card to reflect that. These muffins are truly delicious and so perfect for breakfast! Enjoy it!
Jillian T. says
Wow these were yummy. Easy to make and were not soggy. I love the maple glaze too - that was so easy to make I never did that before. YUM!!
Deborah Kiger says
It tells you to add the cinnamon, vanilla and sugar, but there is no sugar listed in the French toast ingredients.
Morgan Peaceman says
oh goodness thanks for calling this out for me! I just edited the recipe card to include the sugar! thank you!