New perk! Get after it with local recommendations just for you. Discover nearby events, routes out your door, and hidden gems when you sign up for the Local Running Drop.
If the only thing you use a muffin pan for is to bake up a batch of, well, muffins, boy are you selling this versatile kitchen tool short. Whether you’re looking for make-ahead meal options to keep you sane on busy weeknights, want to spend less time in the kitchen putting a meal on the table or need something that is easily portable or perfectly portioned, the muffin pan can get the job done. Start out with this muffin-pan main and get ready to have fun with your food.
With this make-ahead whimsical twist on a breakfast classic, you no longer have to relegate French toast to less frantic weekend mornings. These have plenty of complex carbs to power your day, and the walnuts are a good source of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats.
French Toasties Recipe
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 6 cups cubed whole-grain bread
- 1/3 cup walnuts, chopped
- If desired: Add Greek yogurt, fresh berries and maple syrup, to complement
Preparation
Blend together eggs, milk, cocoa powder, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour into a bowl along with whole-grainbread.
Soak five minutes, and then stir in chopped walnuts. Divide bread mixture among 12 greased standard-sized muffin cups and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Serve warm with Greek yogurt, fresh berries and a drizzle of maple syrup.