PrintBaked Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins
Make these easy, handheld French Toast Muffins for a simple breakfast or brunch. They bake up fluffy and custardy, coated in sweet cinnamon sugar, perfect for busy mornings or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (16 ounces) thick-cut bread (brioche or challah recommended), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin well or line with paper liners.
- Place the bread cubes into a large bowl.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Gently toss or press the bread to ensure all pieces absorb the custard mixture. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir the melted butter into the soaked bread mixture.
- Spoon the bread mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about three-quarters full. Press down lightly to compact the bread slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the top of each muffin cup.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the center is set.
- Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can prepare the batter and bread mixture the night before, cover it, and refrigerate for easy morning baking. This is great for overnight breakfast prep.
- For a richer flavor, use brioche bread. If you are looking for alternatives to traditional breakfast routines, consider this recipe alongside your meal planning efforts.
- These muffins reheat well in the microwave for a quick grab and go breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 85