Recipe

How to Make 4-Minute French Toast in a Mug

By Rebecca Simonov at University of Michigan

Dorm life is a struggle for homemade breakfast lovers. You may not be able to heat up a frying pan, but you can still make this BOMB French toast. Grab a mug and get cookin’.

French Toast in a Mug

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 minutes
  • Servings: 1
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup cubed challah or Hawaiian bread, slightly stale

Photo by Rebecca Siminov

Step 1

Place all ingredients except bread in a mug and mix until fully combined.

Step 2

Add in bread and push it down with a spoon so that the egg mixture coats all of the bread.

Step 3

Microwave on high for 1 1/2-2 minutes.

Step 4

Top with fruits of choice, powdered sugar, and maple syrup. Don’t share.

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