These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins combine the best of both worldsโsoft, fluffy French toast with a cinnamon-sugar twist, baked to perfection. They make a delicious breakfast treat or snack thatโs easy to grab on the go!
๐ Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 6 slices of bread (thick, stale bread works best) ๐
- 1 cup milk ๐ฅ
- 3 large eggs ๐ฅ
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar ๐ฌ
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ๐ฟ
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ๐ฐ
- Pinch of salt ๐ง
- 2 tablespoons melted butter ๐ง
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar ๐ฌ
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ๐ฐ
- 2 tablespoons melted butter ๐ง
๐ Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line it with muffin liners.
2. Prepare the Bread:
- Cut the bread:
- Cut the slices of bread into small cubes (about 1-inch pieces). Set aside.
3. Make the Egg Mixture:
- Whisk the eggs and milk:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
4. Combine the Bread and Egg Mixture:
- Coat the bread:
- Add the bread cubes to the egg mixture and gently toss to coat the bread evenly with the mixture.
5. Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Spoon the mixture:
- Divide the bread mixture evenly among the prepared muffin cups, pressing the bread down lightly to fill each cup.
- Drizzle butter:
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of each muffin.
6. Bake:
- Bake the muffins:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the muffins are golden brown and set.
7. Add the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
- Melt butter and mix cinnamon sugar:
- While the muffins are baking, melt the butter and mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a small bowl.
- Coat the muffins:
- Once the muffins are done, brush the tops with the melted butter and then sprinkle generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. Serve:
- Cool and serve:
- Let the muffins cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm for the best taste!
โฑ๏ธ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
โฑ๏ธ Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes
โฑ๏ธ Total Time: 30-35 minutes
๐ฝ๏ธ Servings: 12 muffins
๐ฅ Calories: Approximately 150-180 kcal per muffin
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delightful treat with their soft centers and crispy cinnamon-sugar tops. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack! ๐ง๐๐ฌ