Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are the perfect morning indulgence for anyone who appreciates warm and hearty flavors from the cinnamon sugar, together with the soft custardy goodness of French toast. Since I usually prepare them during lazy weekends, the best part is that they are easy to make. Forget standing at the cooktop flipping bread slices; just mix, bake, and enjoy!

What are Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins?

These are muffins flavored with cinnamon sugar, reminiscent of French toast, but instead of frying slices of bread, Cubes are first soaked in the sweet egg mixture and baked into muffin tins, then rolled with cinnamon sugar. The result: Soft and custardy on the inside, golden and slightly crispy on the outside, and a sweet-cinnamon coating is absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the muffins:

• 6 cups cubed day-old bread (French bread or brioche works best)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For the cinnamon sugar coating:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 4 tbsp melted butter

How to Make Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

1. Start Oven preheat on 350 Degrees F.(175 Degrees C). Lightly oil a 12-muffin pan.
2. Place cubed bread in a large bowl.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. In another bowl. .
4. Pour egg mixture over bread cubes and toss gently until bread is soaked. Set it aside for five minutes.
5. Divide the mixture evenly among muffin cups while pressing down lightly onto the surface.
6. Put into an oven for 25-30 minutes, until the fudge is firm in the center.
7. Combine sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl for the coating.
8. Brush muffin tops with melted butter and dip into sugar-cinnamon mixture.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Storage Tips

• Best stored away from light and at room temperature in an airtight container for 2 days.
• It will keep well refrigerated for up to 5 days; heat before serving in a microwave or oven.
• Can be frozen for up to 2 months; reheat after thawing, and it will be perfect.

Serving Suggestions

• Drizzle some maple syrup over them for extra sweetness.
• Fresh berries can inject bursts of freshness.
• Add whipped cream to complete the breakfast to make it more like a dessert.

Pro Tips & Variations

• Use brioche or challah for softer muffins.
• Throw in a handful of chocolate chips for sweetness just before baking.
• Chop some pecan or walnut pieces to add some crunch.

FAQs

1. Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes! You can prepare the mixture the night before and bake it in the morning.

2. Can I make them dairy-free?

Swap the milk and the cream for almond or oat milk and use vegan butter.

3. Can I use whole wheat bread?

You can, but the texture would be denser and not so fluffy.

4. Are they very sweet?

They’re medium sweet, but if it isn’t sugary enough, you can change the sugar to your preference.

Final Thoughts

These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are the kind of recipe that makes your kitchen smell great and makes your mornings feel special: quick, cozy, and awesome for sharing. Try them out – You’ll never want to see them in your breakfast rotation year-round!