French Toast Muffins Recipe
Maple orange French Toast Muffins with sourdough bread! A delicious baked breakfast or brunch recipe perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
How to Make the Best French Toast Muffins
These French Toast Muffins take everything you love about classic French toast and transform it into convenient, portable portions that are perfect for brunch gatherings or meal prep. Made with cubed sourdough bread soaked in a rich custard infused with maple syrup and fresh orange zest, each muffin delivers that perfect balance of crispy edges and soft, custardy centers.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity—all the components of traditional French toast come together in a muffin tin, making it easy to serve a crowd without the last-minute griddle work. The sourdough bread provides a slightly tangy base that pairs wonderfully with the sweet maple and warm spices, while the orange zest adds a bright, unexpected note that elevates the entire dish.
Top these golden muffins with crunchy walnuts, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh berries for a stunning presentation that tastes as good as it looks. They’re equally delicious straight from the oven or made ahead and gently reheated for busy morning convenience.
French Toast Muffins
Maple orange French Toast Muffins with sourdough bread! A delicious baked breakfast or brunch recipe perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Custard Base
Bread and Toppings
Instructions
Prepare the Muffins
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place liners (optional) in a 12-cup muffin pan and oil them with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and orange zest until well combined.
- Cube or tear bread into 1-inch pieces and stir into the egg mixture, making sure all pieces are well coated.
Bake and Serve
- Scoop the mixture into the prepared muffin pan, creating 12 heaping muffins. Top with chopped walnuts and sprinkle with additional cinnamon.
- Bake uncovered in the middle of the oven until golden and cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.
- Serve warm with a pat of butter, a drizzle of maple syrup, a sprinkling of powdered sugar, and fresh berries.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk with a rich plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Other nuts like almonds, pecans, or hazelnuts work great in place of walnuts.
- These muffins can be made ahead and reheated in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes.
- For extra indulgence, add chocolate chips to the bread mixture before baking.
