Banana French Toast Muffins

These banana French toast muffins taste just like banana bread, but in soft, golden, perfectly portioned muffin form. They’re great for meal prep, freeze easily, and reheat beautifully for busy mornings. Enjoy them warm with maple syrup and/or powdered sugar for the perfect finishing touch.

This recipe is what I make when I want banana bread vibes but for breakfast and without committing to a full loaf. It’s faster, already portioned, and honestly more fun to eat. Everything comes together in one bowl, bakes all at once, and somehow tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

There are so many reasons this one stays on repeat in my kitchen:

• It tastes like banana bread and French toast combined
• Everything gets mixed in one bowl
• No standing at the stove flipping French toast
• Perfect for meal prep and freezing
• Great for breakfast, brunch, or a snack on the go

If you love recipes that feel homemade and comforting but still practical, this one checks all the boxes.

What Makes These Different From Regular French Toast

Instead of soaking individual slices, the brioche is cut into cubes and tossed directly into the custard. That means:

• Every piece absorbs flavor evenly
• The muffins bake up soft inside with crisp edges
• And it comes together way more quickly!

So the next time, you’re craving French Toast, you don’t have to make everything from scratch. Just whip out a muffin from the freezer, reheat it, and bam! French Toast craving satisfied.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe uses simple ingredients you probably already have:

• Brioche bread for richness and structure
• Half-and-half for a creamy custard
• Eggs to bind everything together
• Brown sugar for warmth
• Cinnamon and nutmeg for classic banana bread flavor
• Bananas, smashed with some chunks left
• Chocolate chips and walnuts for texture and sweetness

You can always adjust the mix-ins depending on what you have on hand, but this combo is hard to beat. Feel free to leave the nuts out or even add blueberries in.

How to Make Banana French Toast Muffins

This is a true one-bowl situation, which I love.

Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with liners. If you don’t have liners, grease the tin generously with melted unsalted butter so nothing sticks.

Add the bananas to a large bowl and smash them until broken down but still slightly chunky. Some banana pieces are totally fine and actually make the texture better.

Add the half-and-half, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk everything together until combined and smooth.

Add the brioche cubes directly into the bowl and gently toss until every piece is evenly coated in the custard. Take your time here so the bread can soak it all in.

Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, making sure they’re evenly distributed.

Divide the mixture between the muffin liners, pressing down gently so the bread is compact and holds together while baking.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are puffed and golden brown. Let them cool slightly, then remove from the pan and enjoy warm with maple syrup and/or powdered sugar.

Meal Prep and Freezer Friendly

If you are making these as meal prep, allow them to cool down completely. Then place them flat inside a ziploc bag side by side and lay it on a flat surface in your freezer. They will stay good in the freezer for up to 2 months.

If you plan to eat them all that same week, just store in the fridge for a few days in an airtight container.

How to Reheat

Reheating is easy and flexible:

• From the fridge: Microwave for 20 to 30 seconds
• From frozen: Microwave for 45 to 60 seconds
• Oven method: Reheat at 300°F for 8 to 10 minutes if refrigerated, or 12 to 15 minutes if frozen

Craving More Breakfast? Try These Recipes Out!

• Banana Bread Oatmeal Bake
• Breakfast Sliders
• Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
• Starbucks Copycat Feta Egg Wrap
• Cheddar Jalapeño Bagels

If you make this recipe, make sure to leave a comment below and let me know how it turns out — I love hearing from you! And if you snap a photo, don’t forget to tag me over on Instagram or TikTok so I can see your creations too.

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