Protein French Toast Muffins (Print Version)

Baked high-protein French toast muffins made with whole grain bread and protein powder. Perfect for breakfast on the go or healthy snacking.

# 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 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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.
04 - Divide the soaked bread mixture evenly among the 12 muffin cups, pressing down lightly to compact the bread cubes.
05 - Sprinkle your choice of toppings (nuts, chocolate chips, or 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.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get all the cozy comfort of French toast without standing over a hot stove flipping bread
  • Each muffin packs 9 grams of protein, so you actually stay full until lunch
  • They freeze beautifully and taste just as good reheated on busy weekdays
02 -
  • Over-whisking protein powder can make it frothy, so fold gently instead of going crazy with the whisk
  • Letting the bread sit in the mixture for the full 5 minutes prevents dry centers in your baked muffins
  • These continue cooking slightly as they cool, so remove them when the centers look just barely set
03 -
  • Cut your bread cubes the night before and leave them uncovered on the counter to dry out slightly
  • Warm your milk slightly before adding it to the protein powder to help it dissolve completely

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