Description
Cinnamon sugar French toast muffins blend breakfast comfort with delightful handheld charm. Warm spices and sweet notes create a perfect morning treat you’ll savor with pure breakfast bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cubed bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Sweeteners:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar mix for topping
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat the muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- Create a smooth custard base by vigorously whisking milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated and silky.
- Drench cubed bread pieces in melted butter, ensuring each piece is generously coated, then gently fold the prepared egg mixture into the bread, allowing the bread to absorb the liquid for precisely 5 minutes.
- Carefully distribute the saturated bread mixture evenly among the muffin tin compartments, pressing gently to compact the mixture.
- Lavishly dust the top of each muffin with a generous sprinkle of cinnamon sugar blend, creating a sweet and aromatic crust.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and puffy texture.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to rest for 3-5 minutes, which helps them set and makes removal easier before serving warm.
Notes
- Swap bread types like brioche, challah, or gluten-free bread to customize texture and dietary needs.
- Reduce sugar content by using monk fruit sweetener or cutting overall sugar quantity for a lighter version.
- Enhance moisture by adding mashed banana or applesauce, creating a more tender muffin texture.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and refrigerate overnight to develop deeper flavor profiles and save morning cooking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg