Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of French toast in a convenient muffin form with these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these muffins are easy to make and a delightful treat for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Cubes:
- 1 loaf (about 16 ounces) day-old bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
Custard Mixture:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Coating:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix Custard: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Add bread cubes, toss to coat, and let soak.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Divide mixture among cups, press down slightly, and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Coat Muffins: Mix sugar and cinnamon, brush muffins with butter, and roll in the sugar mixture.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Drizzle with maple syrup or glaze for extra sweetness.
- Prepare the night before for an easy morning bake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg