Description
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a cozy, handheld twist on classic French toast. Soft, fluffy, and spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, they’re baked to perfection and topped with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crust.
Ingredients
4 cups day-old bread, cubed
4 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
1 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
2 tbsp melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
3. Gently fold in the cubed bread. Let soak for 5 minutes to absorb the custard.
4. Divide the mixture evenly into the muffin tin. Press gently to compact.
5. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until muffins are golden brown and set in the center.
6. While baking, mix together 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl.
7. Remove muffins from oven and brush each with melted butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar topping.
8. Let cool slightly and serve warm. Enjoy as-is or with maple syrup.
Notes
Use brioche or challah for an even richer texture.
Don’t skip the soaking step—it ensures the bread is flavorful and moist.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the microwave or oven for a warm, fresh muffin experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins, french toast muffins, cinnamon breakfast muffins, brunch muffins