Protein French Toast Muffins (Print Version)
Baked high-protein French toast muffins with whole grain bread and protein powder. Perfect for breakfast or snacks.
# What You Need:
→ Bread Base
01 - 8 slices whole grain bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Egg Mixture
02 - 6 large eggs
03 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
04 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Toppings
09 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
10 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
11 - 1/2 cup fresh berries
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, protein powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
03 - Add bread cubes to the egg mixture, tossing gently until bread is well coated and has absorbed most of the liquid. Let sit for 5 minutes.
04 - Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the muffin cups, pressing down lightly to compact the mixture.
05 - Sprinkle your choice of toppings (nuts, chocolate chips, berries) over each muffin.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are puffed, golden brown, and set in the center.
07 - Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- You get that beloved French toast flavor in a form you can grab and eat during your commute or between meetings
- The protein boost keeps you satisfied for hours without that heavy carb crash that regular breakfast treats sometimes cause
02 -
- Over-whisking the protein powder can create foam which affects texture, so mix just until smooth and incorporated
- Letting the bread soak exactly 5 minutes is the sweet spot for absorption without becoming mushy or falling apart
03 -
- Slightly stale bread actually works better than fresh since it absorbs the egg mixture without becoming soggy too quickly
- Press the bread mixture down firmly in each cup for muffins that hold together perfectly when you grab them on busy mornings