Apple Pecan French Toast Cups

Ingredients:

• 4 slices of whole wheat bread, cubed

• 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced

• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

• 4 eggs

• 1 cup milk

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

• Pinch of salt

Directions:

. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or use silicone muffin cups for easy removal.

. In a large bowl, combine the cubed bread, diced apples, and chopped pecans. Divide this mixture evenly among the muffin cups.

. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.

. Pour the egg mixture over the bread, apples, and pecans in each muffin cup. Press down gently to ensure the bread soaks up the liquid.

. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are golden brown and the centers are set.

. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

. Optional: Drizzle with more maple syrup and sprinkle with extra pecans for added decadence.