Description
Cinnamon sugar french toast muffins combine breakfast comfort with delightful handheld charm. Warm spices and sweet crumb make these treats irresistible for morning gatherings or weekend brunch when you crave something special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread, cubed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- Powdered sugar (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
- Create a rich custard base by vigorously whisking eggs, milk, sugar, ground cinnamon, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Gently fold bread cubes into the liquid mixture, ensuring each piece absorbs the fragrant custard completely and becomes evenly saturated.
- Carefully distribute the soaked bread mixture into muffin cavities, filling each compartment approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and firm, set center that indicates complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow muffins to rest for 5 minutes, enabling them to stabilize and maintain structural integrity.
- Delicately dust the warm muffins with a light snowfall of powdered sugar, creating an elegant and sweet finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while still warm to enjoy the maximum flavor and soft, custardy texture.
Notes
- Toast bread cubes slightly before mixing to enhance crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Use day-old or slightly stale bread for better absorption of egg mixture and more structured muffins.
- Adjust sugar levels for diabetic-friendly version by substituting with monk fruit or stevia sweeteners.
- Optional add-ins like chopped nuts or berries can elevate flavor and nutritional value of the muffins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 173 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg