Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful and easy-to-make breakfast treat. Cubed bread soaked in a fragrant mixture of milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar is baked into individual muffins, creating golden, crispy bites with a soft, custardy center. Perfect for a quick morning meal or brunch, they combine the classic flavors of French toast with the convenience of muffin form.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Muffins
- 4 slices bread, cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients and spices: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine bread cubes with mixture: Add the cubed bread to the bowl, stirring gently to ensure every piece is well coated with the custard mixture.
- Fill muffin tin: Spoon the soaked bread evenly into the prepared muffin tin cups, distributing the mixture so each muffin has a balanced amount.
- Add melted butter topping: Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each muffin to add richness and help achieve a crispy golden crust.
- Bake the muffins: Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350°F (175°C), until the muffins are puffed, golden, and slightly crispy on top.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with an optional dusting of cinnamon sugar for extra sweetness and flavor.
Notes
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for best texture as it soaks up the custard better.
- Choose a sturdy bread like brioche or challah for a richer flavor and tender crumb.
- Leftover muffins can be reheated in the oven or toaster oven to restore crispiness.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use a vegan butter option.
- Add-ins like raisins, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips can be mixed in before baking for extra variation.
