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French Toast Muffins Nothing Will Ever Be the Same

Published: May 13, 2014 ยท Modified: Jun 25, 2024 by Lisa Keys ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท 4 Comments

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Last Updated on June 25, 2024 by Lisa Keys

French toast muffins.

French toast muffins are warm and inviting.

It goes without saying that when one loses someone they love nothing will ever be the same. Life takes an unexpected detour and certainly does not turn out as planned. The grief journey is filled with painful twists and turns and ups and downs. There are road blocks and hurdles around every corner. The challenges are incredibly difficult, but also surmountable. Just keep telling yourself, "I am stronger than I think" and "I am never alone".

My son.

He is forever in my heart.

Change comes slowly. Open the door and let it happen. Reinvent yourself. At some point the pain is manageable. You no longer feel exhausted and the anger is gone. Recovery doesn't mean you forget; it means you continue to live a healthy life with good amounts of holding on and letting go. And in the end, moving forward is the best that we can hope for. Just remember, as you change, you are taking the best parts of your loved one with you.

People often ask me, "What is your favorite thing to cook or bake?" and I usually reply, "Nothing is ever the same" or "I almost never cook the same thing twice." I am constantly re-inventing my recipes. Take these French Toast Muffins for example. My original recipe won an award from a most prestigious group of judges at betterrecipes.com. So, why would I change a winning recipe? ---because change is good----and in this case, surprisingly good!! If you compare the two recipes you will see I have eliminated lots of the fat (not all but lots), but without sacrificing flavor or texture. ย Enjoy one of these sweet treats and still look good in your bathing suit. You are welcome.

French toast muffins.

Lower Fat French Toast Muffins

Lisa Keys
Great taste and texture in a lower fat version
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course quick breads
Cuisine American
Servings 13 muffins
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ยผ cup skim milk
  • 3 eggs divided
  • 8 slices cinnamon swirl bread crusts removed, cut into ยฝ-inch cubes
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ยพ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ยผ teaspoon baking soda
  • ยผ teaspoon salt
  • ยพ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoons sugar
  • ยฝ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven 400F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with no-stick baking spray or line with paper cups.
  • Use a small ramekin for the 13th muffin.
  • In medium bowl, whisk milk and 1 egg until blended. Add bread; stir to coat (this is the French toast topping).
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt until combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk remaining 2 eggs for 30 seconds. Add buttermilk, maple extract and melted butter; whisk well.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry; blend just until the dry ingredients are moistened (do not over mix).
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups.
  • Spoon the French toast topping evenly over the batter; pressing down slightly. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Invert the muffins onto a wire rack, turn them upright; cool 5 minutes.
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Brush maple syrup over muffins; sprinkle with some cinnamon sugar.
  • Serve warm.ย 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 222mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 2mg
Keyword breakfast, brunch, French toast, low fat, muffins
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Here is the original recipe that won the contest.

Muffin with maple syrup.

French Toast Muffins

Lisa Keys
Makes a delicious Baker's Dozen
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course quick breads
Cuisine American
Servings 13 muffins
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ยผ cup Milk
  • 3 Eggs divided
  • 8 slices Cinnamon Swirl Bread crusts removed and cut into ยฝโ€ณ cubes
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • ยพ cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ยผ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ยผ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Maple Extract
  • 1 stick Plus 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter melted and divided
  • ยผ cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Heat oven 400 degrees. Grease a standard 12 cup muffin tin with nonstick baking spray or line with paper cups.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk milk and 1 egg until blended. Add bread, then stir to coat, for the French toast topping.
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt until combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk remaining eggs for 30 seconds. Add sour cream, maple extract and ยฝ cup of the melted butter, then whisk well.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the dry, then blend just until the dry ingredients are moistened, but do not over mix.
  • Divide the batter among the muffin cups. Spoon the French toast topping evenly over the batter, pressing down slightly.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Invert the muffins onto a wire rack, turn them upright and cool 5 minutes.
  • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  • Brush remaining melted butter over muffins and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 muffinCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 212mgPotassium: 118mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
Keyword breakfast, brunch, French toast, muffins
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  1. danielle

    May 13, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    Delicious flavor and way less fat?? You can rest assured that I will be making these for our house soon! John happens to love that cinnamon raisin bread too!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      May 13, 2014 at 4:54 pm

      yes-I eliminated a full cup of sour cream, 1/4 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup of butter. I use fat-free buttermilk and skim milk and maple syrup in their places

      Reply
  2. dexterlilo

    May 13, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    5 stars
    What a clever recipe!

    Reply
    • lisakeys64

      May 13, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      thank you-it really is delicious

      Reply

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