Transform your breakfast routine with these irresistibly soft and flavorful French toast muffins coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for brunch or a grab-and-go treat!
Ingredients:
For the Muffins:
- 8 slices of bread, cubed (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
- Prepare the Custard:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Soak the Bread:
- Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture, gently tossing to coat. Let soak for 5-10 minutes until the bread absorbs the custard.
- Fill the Muffin Tin:
- Divide the soaked bread evenly among the muffin cups, gently pressing down to compact.
- Bake:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the muffins are set. Let cool for 5 minutes in the pan.
- Add the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- Combine sugar and cinnamon for the topping in a small bowl.
- Brush the tops of the muffins with melted butter, then dip each muffin into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve warm for a delightful breakfast or snack.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: ~150 kcal per muffin
Servings: 12 muffins
These muffins are like portable French toast bites—perfectly sweet, spiced, and comforting!