Description
A delicious fusion of French toast and muffins, these Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are golden, fluffy, and coated in a crispy cinnamon-sugar topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Muffin Base:
- 4 cups cubed bread (French bread, brioche, or challah)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Muffin Mixture
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
- Cut bread into small cubes. If the bread is fresh, let it sit uncovered for 15–20 minutes to dry slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add bread cubes to the bowl and gently stir to coat. Let the bread soak for 5–10 minutes.
Step 2: Fill & Bake the Muffins
- Scoop the soaked bread mixture into the prepared muffin tin. Press lightly to hold shape.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool muffins for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Step 3: Add the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- Melt butter in a small bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush each muffin with melted butter.
- Roll or sprinkle muffins with the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for better texture.
- For extra crunch, double-coat with cinnamon sugar.
- Can be made ahead and reheated for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg