French Toast Muffins

Name: French Toast Muffins
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 395 min
Ingredients: 1 loaf brioche bread ((14 ounces)); 6 large eggs; ¼ cup light brown sugar; ¼ cup granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch fine sea salt; 1 cups whole milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; ½ cup salted butter ((softened)); ½ cup light brown sugar; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

By Laura

Posted Mar 08, 2026

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These French toast muffins are a rich and flavorful make-ahead breakfast. Infused with vanilla and cinnamon with a buttery streusel topping, they’re perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunch!

Overhead view of French toast muffins dusted with powdered sugar and topped with melting butter and maple syrup, arranged on a plate with fresh berries.

French toast muffins turn my classic french toast casserole recipe into an easy, single-serving make-ahead breakfast treat.

They’re moist and flavorful with the most irresistible buttery streusel topping and perfect for cozy mornings or special brunches.

They’re best when prepared the night before and baked fresh in the morning, so they’re the perfect way to make a special breakfast if you still want to sleep in!

Close-up view of French toast muffins dusted with powdered sugar and topped with melting butter and maple syrup, arranged on a plate with fresh berries. The muffin is cut open to show texture.

French Toast Muffins: Ingredients & Substitutions

Overhead view of labeled ingredients for French toast muffins arranged on a light surface, including sliced bread, eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

Brioche bread. Use day-old bread because it soaks up the custard without getting soggy.
Choose your favorite bread, French bread, cinnamon swirl bread, sourdough, Challah etc.
Brown sugar. dark or light brown sugar can be used with excellent results.
Granulated sugar. You can replace the granulated sugar with brown sugar. Or use organic cane sugar.
Whole Milk. You can use 2 % milk in place of whole milk, or you can use all half and half.
Heavy Cream. half and half works well.
Salted butter. unsalted butter is a good substitute.
All-purpose flour. use unbleached, all-purpose flour for the best results.

How to Make French Toast Muffins

Let’s walk through this french toast muffins recipe step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Make The French Toast Muffins

Begin by buttering or greasing two muffin tins.

Making French toast muffins: overhead photo of a 12-cup muffin tin greased with butter.

Next, cut the bread into ½” cubes and put it in a large bowl.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of bread cut into cubes on a brown cutting board with a bread knife resting nearby.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of bread cut into cubes and placed in a large clear bowl.

Next, whisk the eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and pinch of sea salt in a medium bowl until smooth.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of wet ingredients added to a clear mixing bowl.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of wet ingredients added to a clear mixing bowl and whisked together.

Then, whisk in the milk, cream, and vanilla.

Next, pour the egg/milk mixture over the bread pieces the large bowl. Stir until all the bread is absorbing the liquid mixture.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of French toast mixture being poured over cubed bread in a large clear bowl.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of French toast mixture poured over cubed bread in a large clear bowl. A blue silicone spatula is resting in the bowl.

Let the bread sit in the egg mixture for 5 minutes before using a ¼ cup measuring cup to scoop portions of the french toast muffin mixture into the wells of the prepared muffin pans.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of French toast mixture poured over the cubed bread in a large clear bowl and mixed together with a blue silicone spatula.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of French toast mixture added to each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin.

Cover the muffin pans tightly with plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of French toast mixture added to each cup of a 12-cup muffin tin and covered with plastic wrap.

Make the Streusel Topping

Make the streusel topping (don’t skip it) but putting the butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and sea salt in a medium bowl. Then, use a fork, pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Transfer the streusel to an airtight container and put it in the refrigerator overnight. Or it can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 hours.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of topping ingredients being prepared in a white speckled bowl.

Making French toast muffins: overhead view of topping ingredients mixed together in a white speckled bowl.

Assemble & Bake

When you’re ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).

Then, remove the French toast muffins and crumb topping mixture from the refrigerator and evenly sprinkle streusel over the top of each muffin (about 1 Tablespoon on each one).

Making French toast muffins: close-up photo of muffins being topped with topping mixture using a metal spoon.

Making French toast muffins: overhead photo of French toast muffins, topped with topping mixture and ready for baking.

Bake the french toast muffins for about 25 minutes, or until they are set and the top is lightly golden brown.

Let the muffins cool in the muffin pan for at least 10 minutes before removing and serving. Important note: the muffins puff a lot in the oven and then deflate as they cool.

Making French toast muffins: overhead photo of completed, baked French toast muffins sitting in a muffin tin.

Making French toast muffins: close-up photo of completed, baked French toast muffins sitting in a muffin tin.

Serve

Sere the french toast muffins warm with a drizzle of maple syrup. We also love whipping up a batch of this cinnamon honey butter or homemade whipped cream to serve on top!

Serving with your favorite breakfast recipes is also a great idea. I’ll often make oven baked bacon or maple bacon, and I serve them with this egg casserole or quiche!

Overhead view of French toast muffins arranged on a white speckled plate with fresh berries.

Store/Freeze

Store leftover muffins in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, ,or in the freezer for up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or oven on warm.

French Toast Muffins Recipe FAQS

What kind of bread is best for french toast muffins?

Use day-old bread because it soaks up the custard without getting soggy. Brioche, challah, French bread, cinnamon bread, etc. all work great.

Can I make french toast muffins ahead of time?

Yes! They’re best when prepped the night before and baked fresh in the AM. Or, you can bake them, let them cool completely, and store them in the refrigerator or freezer and reheat in the morning.

How do I keep french toast muffins from getting soggy?

Use day-old bread and just follow this recipe for the perfect, non-soggy muffins.

Can I freeze french toast muffins?

Yes. Let the muffins cool completely, then freeze them in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

How do I reheat french toast muffins?

Reheat individual muffins in the microwave for 20–30 seconds, or to heat multiple at a time, warm them in a covered baking dish at 350°F until heated through.

Can I add mix-ins?

Yes! Chocolate chips, blueberries, diced apples, or chopped nuts are all delicious mix-ins.

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