Protein French Toast Muffins (Print Page)

High-protein French toast baked as convenient, portable muffins ideal 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 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 1/4 tsp 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 the oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup with cooking spray.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, protein powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
03 - Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture, folding gently until all pieces are evenly coated. Allow the mixture to rest for 5 minutes so the bread absorbs most of the liquid.
04 - Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing down lightly with a spoon to compact the mixture in each cup.
05 - Sprinkle your choice of toppings (chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fresh berries) evenly over each muffin.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are puffed, golden brown on top, and set in the center.
07 - Let the muffins cool in the tin for a few minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get nine grams of protein per muffin without drinking another chalky shake
  • They taste like french toast but you can eat them while running to catch the bus
  • The muffin format means you can make breakfast for the week in under an hour
02 -
  • Over-whisking the protein powder can create foam, so fold gently until just combined
  • Letting the bread soak for exactly 5 minutes prevents soggy centers while keeping them moist
  • These muffins deflate slightly as they cool, which is completely normal
03 -
  • Cut your bread into uniform cubes so every muffin bakes evenly
  • Press down firmly when filling the cups to prevent air pockets

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