Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful blend of convenience and comfort, transforming the classic breakfast into a portable treat. These muffins capture the essence of traditional French toast with their fluffy texture and sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, they’re easy to make and ideal for using up day-old bread. Enjoy them warm, drizzled with maple syrup or topped with fresh berries for an extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 muffins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- For Topping: ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until combined.
- Gently fold in cubed bread and let soak for about 5 minutes.
- Evenly distribute the mixture into the muffin cups and press down lightly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture immediately after baking.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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