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Easy Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins for Breakfast

Easy Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins - Your New Breakfast Obsession

Easy Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins for Breakfast are soft, warm muffins with sweet cinnamon sugar, perfect for any morning routine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 muffins
Course: Whimsical Brunch Creations
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 4 large Eggs Provide structure and richness
  • 1 cup Milk Almond milk for dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Brown sugar preferred for deeper flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Fresh ground yields best taste
  • 4 cups Day-Old Bread Brioche or challah for extra flavor
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar For added sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust ratios to liking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For brushing on muffins

Equipment

  • oven
  • 12-cup muffin tin
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
  2. Prepare Custard Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Soak Bread: Fold in cubed bread and let it soak for about 5 minutes.
  4. Fill Muffin Tin: Spoon mixture into muffin cups just below the rim.
  5. Bake Muffins: Place muffin tin in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Add Topping: Mix sugar and cinnamon, brush muffins with butter, and sprinkle mixture on top.
  7. Cool & Serve: Allow cooling for a few minutes before serving warm, optionally with maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These muffins provide the comforting flavors of French toast in a quick and portable format. Customize with mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.

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