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Craving French toast without the time or mess? This microwave (affiliate link) French toast mug is a quick, single-serve way to enjoy it anytime.
Soft, lightly sweet, and ready in minutes, it’s perfect for busy mornings—or whenever you want something warm and comforting without pulling out a pan.
You can even prep it ahead right in the mug and refrigerate until you’re ready to cook.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Low-calorie sweetener (such as Truvia Baking Blend (affiliate link)) – adds sweetness (or use sugar, maple syrup, or honey)
- Pinch of salt – balances flavor
- Ground cinnamon – classic warm spice (add nutmeg if you like)
- Egg – provides structure and richness
- Unsweetened almond milk – keeps it light (or use any milk you prefer)
- Vanilla extract – adds warmth and depth
- Whole grain bread, cubed (slightly stale works best) (any bread will work—white, sourdough, or gluten-free)
- Optional toppings: maple syrup, fresh fruit, yogurt, powdered sugar, or a small pat of butter
Calories and WW Points
According to my calculations, each serving has 242 calories and 5 WW Points.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
7 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make French Toast in a Mug
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Whisk together the low calorie sweetener, salt, ground cinnamon, egg, milk and vanilla in the mug until thoroughly mixed. Add the bread cubes and push them down into the liquid. Let mug stand for at least 15 minutes, allowing the liquid to be absorbed by the bread. (Press bread down as necessary to ensure equal absorption.)
Step 3: Microwave on High Power to 1-1/2 minutes, then check for firmness and remaining liquid. Cook in additional 30 second increments on High until all liquid has been absorbed and bread is firm.
Step 4: French toast will be extremely hot, so you may want to let it rest for a minute or two after cooking.
Step 5: Enjoy directly from the mug, or removed to a plate, and top with your favorite toppings, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Save time in the morning by mixing this up ahead. Simply combine the sweetener, salt, cinnamon, egg, milk and vanilla in a mug and whisk until thoroughly mixed. Add the bread cubes, pushing them down into the liquid and then cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
For a sweeter version, add 1 tablespoon of raisins, dried cranberries (or your favorite chopped dried fruit), or mini chocolate chops to the bread before cooking.
Serving Suggestions
This French toast can enjoyed directly from the mug or you can remove it to a small plate. Top with your favorite toppings: Butter, maple syrup, honey, fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.), dollop of yogurt, powdered sugar, etc.
Enjoy with some Crispy Air Fryer Turkey Bacon.
Remember to adjust WW Points accordingly.
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Microwave French Toast Mug Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Truvia Baking Blend (affiliate link)
- 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 1-1/4 cups whole grain bread cubes (preferably stale) (I used Dave's Killer Bread Thin-Sliced 21 whole grains bread)
Optional toppings:
- Butter, maple syrup, honey, fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, etc.), dollop of yogurt, powdered sugar, etc.
Instructions
- Whisk together the low calorie sweetener, salt, ground cinnamon, egg, milk and vanilla in the mug until thoroughly mixed. Add the bread cubes and push them down into the liquid. Let mug stand for at least 15 minutes, allowing the liquid to be absorbed by the bread. (Press bread down as necessary to ensure equal absorption.)
- Microwave on High Power for 1-1/2 minutes, then check for firmness and remaining liquid. Cook in additional 30 second increments on High until all liquid has been absorbed and bread is firm.
- French toast will be extremely hot, so you may want to let it rest for a minute or two.
- Enjoy directly from the mug, or removed to a plate, and top with your favorite toppings, if desired.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 7 PointsPlus (Old plan) Save time in the morning by mixing this up ahead. Simply combine the sweetener, salt, cinnamon, egg, milk and vanilla in a mug and whisk until thoroughly mixed. Add the bread cubes, pushing them down into the liquid and then cover and refrigerate until ready to cook. For a sweeter version, add 1 tablespoon of raisins, dried cranberries (or your favorite chopped dried fruit), or mini chocolate chops to the bread before cooking.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: 250 Best Meals in a Mug: Delicious Homemade Microwave Meals in Minutes (affiliate link) by Camilla V. Saulsbury
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I love all of your recipes, However, since I do Weight Watchers, could you pleas list the sodium and sugar nutritional stats. Thanks.