Protein French Toast Muffins (Printable)
Baked high-protein French toast muffins made with whole grain bread and protein powder. Perfect for busy mornings or healthy snacking on the go.
# What You'll 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
# How To Make It:
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 well combined.
03 - Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture, tossing gently until the bread is well coated and has absorbed most of the liquid. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes to ensure thorough absorption.
04 - Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, pressing down lightly with a spoon to compact the mixture in each cup.
05 - Sprinkle your choice of toppings (nuts, chocolate chips, berries) over each muffin, pressing gently to adhere.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the muffins are puffed, golden brown on top, and set in the center when gently touched.
07 - Allow muffins to cool in the tin for a few minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that cozy French toast flavor without standing over a stove flipping bread
- Each muffin packs 9 grams of protein while tasting like a weekend breakfast treat
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- Over-whisking the protein mixture can create too much foam so mix until just combined
- Letting the bread soak longer than 10 minutes makes it too wet to hold its shape
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- Use a kitchen scale to divide batter evenly so all muffins bake at the same rate
- Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center which should come out clean