Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful twist on a breakfast classic. These soft, buttery muffins are infused with warm cinnamon and sweet sugar, creating an aromatic experience perfect for cozy mornings. Baked to golden perfection, they are easy to prepare and ideal for brunch gatherings or weekend treats. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or later in the day as a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups day-old French bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, baking powder, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Add bread cubes to the custard mixture and let sit for 5 minutes for soaking.
- Fill each muffin cup generously with the mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Serve warm with powdered sugar or syrup if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use stale bread for better absorption of the custard. Customize by adding chocolate chips or using different spices like nutmeg. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.