Soft, fluffy, and bursting with warm cinnamon flavor — your favorite breakfast in grab-and-go muffin form!
Imagine the comforting taste of classic French toast — golden edges, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla — baked into soft, handheld muffins. These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are the ultimate breakfast-meets-dessert combo. They’re buttery, sweet, and coated in cinnamon sugar for that nostalgic crunch.
Perfect for brunch, holidays, or busy weekday mornings, these muffins are easy to prep ahead and absolutely loved by both kids and adults. Bonus: they make your kitchen smell amazing.
📝 Ingredients
Makes 12 muffins
For the Muffins:
- 6 slices of day-old bread (Brioche or Challah works best), cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional, for richness)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease or line a 12-cup muffin pan.
2. Prepare the Custard Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Soak the Bread
Add cubed bread to the custard mixture and gently fold to coat. Let sit for 5–10 minutes so the bread soaks up the liquid.
4. Fill the Muffin Tin
Spoon the soaked bread mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, pressing down slightly to compact. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and set.
5. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
Allow muffins to cool slightly, then brush each one with melted butter. Roll or sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
6. Serve & Enjoy
Serve warm, optionally with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
🧠 Nutrition Facts (Per Muffin)
- Calories: ~180
- Carbs: ~22g
- Fat: ~8g
- Protein: ~5g
- Sugar: ~10g
- Fiber: ~1g
Values are approximate and will vary by bread and coating.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Stale bread is best: It holds its shape and soaks up the custard better.
- Make it ahead: Mix everything and store overnight in the fridge. Bake in the morning!
- Try mix-ins: Add mini chocolate chips, diced apples, or chopped pecans.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze baked muffins and reheat in the microwave or oven.
✨ For Your Website
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins bring the classic flavors of a cozy breakfast into a convenient muffin shape. Ideal for on-the-go mornings, weekend brunches, or sweet treats with your coffee, they’re easy to customize and even easier to love. This recipe is the kind of content your readers will come back to again and again — simple, satisfying, and full of warmth.
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