Description
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins bring together the crispy edges of French toast and the soft, fluffy center of a muffin. Infused with warm cinnamon and vanilla, these muffins are perfect for a quick breakfast or a delightful brunch treat. They’re easy to make, meal-prep friendly, and have a crunchy caramelized topping for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups day-old bread, cubed (brioche or challah recommended)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk (or a mix of milk and cream)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Prepare Bread: Cut or tear bread into small cubes and place in a large bowl.
- Make Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Soak Bread: Pour the custard over the bread cubes and gently stir until fully coated. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to absorb.
- Fill Muffin Tin: Divide the mixture evenly into the greased muffin cups.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Add Cinnamon Sugar Topping: Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar immediately after baking.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy fresh or store for later use.
Notes
- Stale bread absorbs the custard better and prevents sogginess.
- For added texture, mix in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: French toast muffins, cinnamon sugar muffins, breakfast muffins, easy brunch recipe