Who says homemade breakfast has to be complicated? With the rising popularity of meals in a mug, you can enjoy warm, comforting dishes in just minutes—no stovetop or oven required! Whether you’re a student in a dorm, a traveler in an RV, or simply someone who loves quick and easy cooking, 250 Best Meals in a Mug is packed with delicious single-serving recipes you can make right in your microwave. And today, we’re sharing one of the best breakfast treats from the book: French Toast! This recipe brings all the cinnamon-sweet goodness of classic French toast into a quick, single-serve version—perfect for busy mornings or late-night cravings
French Toast in a Mug
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, not just for the usual reasons, but also simply because the offerings − from bacon to cheesy eggs to cinnamon rolls − are so scrumptious. This French toast recipe proves our point.
With the help of a mug and the microwave, it’s now an any-day option, even on the busiest mornings. Don’t forget the syrup!
Ingredients
16-oz (500 mL) mug
1 tbsp granulated sugar 15 mL
1/8 tsp salt 0.5 mL
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 0.5 mL
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk 25 mL
1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional) 1 mL
1 1/4 cups bread cubes (preferably stale) or small plain croutons 300 mL
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Instructions
- In the mug, use a fork to whisk sugar, salt, cinnamon, egg, milk and vanilla (if using) until very well blended. Add bread cubes, stirring and pressing them down into the custard to absorb the liquid. Let stand for at least 15 minutes (so the bread absorbs the liquid). Press bread down with a fork to compact.
- Microwave on High for 1½ to 2½ minutes (checking at 1½) or until firm to the touch and liquid is absorbed.
Serve with any of the suggested accompaniments, as desired.
Suggested Accompaniments: Confectioners’ (icing) sugar; pure maple syrup; butter
Variations
- Orange Marmalade French Toast: Replace the sugar with an equal amount of orange marmalade.
- Buttermilk French Toast: Replace the milk with buttermilk, and replace the cinnamon with a pinch of ground nutmeg.
- Banana French Toast: Reduce the milk to ¼ cup (60 mL) and add ⅓ cup (75 mL) mashed very ripe banana. Replace the sugar with packed brown sugar.
With just a few ingredients and a microwave, this French Toast recipe proves that breakfast can be both effortless and indulgent. And that’s just the beginning! 250 Best Meals in a Mug is filled with easy, satisfying recipes for every meal of the day—ideal for anyone who loves good food without all the fuss. Try this simple, delicious recipe today and discover the joy of mug cooking!
Photo credit: Colin Erricson
