Description
Cinnamon sugar french toast muffins blend breakfast comfort with bakery magic, creating a delightful morning treat. Rich with warm spices and sweet nostalgia, these muffins offer you a delectable start to any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Base:
- 3 cups bread cubes
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Cut bread into uniform small cubes, ensuring they are roughly the same size for consistent texture.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a large mixing bowl until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Melt butter and incorporate it into the egg mixture, stirring until smooth and integrated.
- Add salt and baking powder to the liquid ingredients, mixing thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Gently fold bread cubes into the wet mixture, allowing them to soak and absorb the liquid for 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
- Spoon the soaked bread mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Brush the top of each muffin with melted butter and generously sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve warm, optionally dusting with additional cinnamon sugar or drizzling with maple syrup.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose slightly stale or day-old bread like brioche or challah for maximum absorption and richer flavor profile.
- Customize Sweetness Levels: Adjust maple syrup quantity based on personal preference or substitute with honey for alternative sweetness.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the soaked bread mixture the night before and refrigerate to save morning preparation time and enhance flavor development.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for lactose-free version, and use gluten-free bread for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg