Perfectly portioned Peach French Toast! These little French Toast Cups can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning. They're so sweet and flavorful, you don't need to add syrup.
If you've been reading Oh My Veggies for a while, maybe you remember my Sweet Potato French Toast Cups recipe. Well, I wanted to do that again, but with fruit this time.
And since I've been on a kick with the peach-inspired breakfast recipes, I figured I would just keep going.
The thing I love most about making little individual French toasts in muffin tins is that they're portion-controlled and easy to freeze.
Bake 'em, freeze 'em, and heat 'em in the microwave for breakfast. It doesn't get much easier than that.
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Unlike the sweet potato version, these Brown Sugar Peach French Toast Cups are sweet enough that you don't need to add syrup or sauce.
With the dusting of brown sugar on top, they're perfect on their own.
Kids can even pick them up just like muffins or cupcakes, which makes them a great back-to-school breakfast.
Tips, Tricks, & Variations
Since summer is almost over and peaches won't be in season much longer, you can substitute apples or firm pears for the peaches. You could even do blueberries or blackberries. Versatility? These French toast cups have it covered.
Make sure you use slightly stale bread, which works best for most French Toast recipes. The firmer texture will keep the french toast from getting too soggy.
I like to use French Bread for this particular recipe. But you can use your own favorite variety. Sourdough is a great choice as well. And if you like Sourdough, you should check out this classic Sourdough French Toast also!
If you're looking for a plant based option, go check out this 15-Minute Vegan French Toast recipe.
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📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- cooking spray or oil mister
- 8 oz stale bread, torn into ½ inch pieces (I prefer French bread)
- 2 peaches, pitted and thinly sliced
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- ½ cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon brown sugar, divided
Instructions
- Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray or oil. Divide bread and peaches evenly among all 12 muffin cups. You might have to smash them down a little bit to fit them in, but that's okay.
- Beat 3 eggs in a medium bowl. Whisk in milk, half-and-half, vanilla, cinnamon, and 3 tbsp. brown sugar. Use a ladle to pour egg mixture over bread and peaches. Cover muffin tin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Remove plastic wrap from muffin tin and use a spoon to push bread and peaches down into the egg mixture. Sprinkle tops with remaining 2 tablespoons of brown sugar.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until French toast cups are set and edges are golden. Loosen cups by running a butterknife along edges before removing from muffin tin.
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
Peach french toast cups...get in mah belly! I wonder if the Mr would give up his peaches for these. Heh heh.
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Kiersten says
It's always hair metal in my head, I swear. Hair metal, Vanilla Ice, and Bobby Brown. Not right.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
If your love for peaches is that strong, you just gotta go with it. They look scrumptious!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
Peaches, blackberries, blueberries (all three??? CRAZY!!!)... I'm a fan no matter how it's served.
Carolyn says
Oh yummy, what a great idea!
Kattie @ First Floor Side Door says
These would be perfect for my husband! He works 10 hour days and never remembers to grab breakfast. I've been trying to come up with easy things for him to eat on the way to work. Anything with french toast in the title is sure to win him over.
Kiersten says
It doesn't get much easier than French toast in muffin form!
Christina @ Sweet Pea's Kitchen says
What an awesome idea! I am loving anything made with fresh peaches right now...these look incredible! 🙂
Kiersten says
I know, I've been making an obscene amount of peach recipes lately. I can't help it--they are so good!
Danielle says
This looks so yummy ! I just love all your recipes and ideas... I'm going to try this out this weekend : ) !
Kiersten says
Thank you! I hope you like the recipe if you make it--it's a good time to do it because peaches are perfect right now! 🙂
Stephanie @ henry happened says
These are so perfect for back-to-school - it's so hard to get the kiddos to eat anything in the morning. But I have a feeling French toast cups would be a hit. Plus we still have peaches coming out of our ears too!
Kiersten says
They are very kid-friendly! And for French toast, surprisingly un-messy. 🙂
Mary Beth Elderton says
Yummmm! And freezable??? Perfect.
melanie says
I was already planning to make French toast this weekend, now I'll be making these instead! Yum!
Kiersten says
I hope you like them--let me know how they turn out!
Amy says
You are so adorable and so funny!! They look wonderful with peaches!
Kiersten says
Aw, thank you! 🙂
Jackie @ The Beeroness says
So I was all excited to run right out and make these until the mention of sweet potato french toast cups and now I'm confused as to which to try first. Thanks a lot, jerk ; )
Kiersten says
Peach now! Sweet potato in the fall. 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
These look scrumptious! My husband loves peaches and I am sure he will enjoy a few of them for the breakfast.
Richa says
love the idea of the french toast cups!
Courtney Rae Jones says
French toast cups are a great idea! 🙂 A perfect little treat for breakfast.
Mary Beth Elderton says
I made these today! I saw the recipe earlier on FB and rushed to the kitchen. I used frozen strawberries, because that;s what I had (we'll do peaches after a trip to the market this weekend.) They are wonderful! I think I'll add some chopped pecans to the brown sugar sprinkle on top next time. Thank You!
Kiersten says
Thanks for letting me know--I'm so glad to hear they turned out well with the strawberries! I will have to try that too. And I love the idea of adding pecans!
Emily says
Is it possible to gain weight reading a recipe? I think it just happened to me. Oh my gosh.
Kiersten says
Well, these aren't too bad as long as you don't eat too many. But I have a recipe coming up next week that will definitely make you gain weight by reading it. That's okay once in a while, though! It really is!
Heidi @ Food Doodles says
Wow, I love this idea. These looks super yummy! I've been saying it so many times... I can't wait for peaches! I'm still waiting for local peaches, and it'll probably be a while longer. Can't wait!
Kiersten says
I'm sorry you're still waiting for peaches! Well, you'll be able to gloat in September when you have peaches and I can't find them around here anymore. 🙂
Natalie says
This is such a great idea, and I'm so glad you listened to the voice in your head - I would take peaches over blueberries any day! I have a pretty good sized sweet tooth so I think I'd still like them with a good drizzle of maple syrup, but I like that they can be portable too!
Kiersten says
Well, you can add maple syrup, but I'm telling you, they don't need it. 😉
Jeanette says
What a fun idea for breakfast! I love summer peaches and am going to miss them!
Crystal says
I feel like I say the same thing every time I come here, but those really look so good! I'm not a huge fan of peaches, however, but the blueberry idea sounds fantastic.
Kiersten says
I'll take "these look so good" over "these look awful." 🙂
Christa says
These look delicious, my DH is going to die over these!
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says
NIce! I'd give my left arm this morning for a couple of those!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
another wonderul dessert
Diane {Created by Diane} says
oh I just LOVE peaches, these look wonderful!