Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins combine the classic flavors of French toast with the convenience of a muffin. Perfectly portioned and utterly irresistible, they make for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat!
Ingredients
- Brioche or challah bread (slightly stale)
- Large eggs
- Whole milk
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Unsalted butter (melted)
- Brown sugar (optional for custard)
- Coconut sugar (optional for topping)
- Cooking oil spray or neutral-flavored oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prep Your Bread: Cut the chosen bread into roughly 1-inch cubes and set aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk the Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Soak the Bread Cubes: Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin.
- Fill the Muffin Cups: Divide the soaked bread cubes among the muffin cups, pressing them down slightly.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Topping: In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
- Finish and Serve: Let muffins cool for 5 minutes, then brush with melted butter and roll in cinnamon sugar or sprinkle it on top.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: For best results, use slightly stale bread and avoid over-soaking. Customize with spices or add-ins like chocolate chips or berries for extra flavor.