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Irresistible Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins You Need to Try

Learn how to make delicious Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients — fresh eggs, good-quality milk, and fragrant cinnamon make all the difference. Growing up, my mom always emphasized simple, wholesome components, and I’ve carried that with me. Using day-old bread helps the muffins soak up the custardy mixture perfectly without turning soggy, so don’t skip that step if you can help it.

  • 4 cups stale bread cubes (about 6–7 slices, preferably brioche or challah)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for greasing)
  • For the topping: 1/4 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon

If you want to make the recipe a bit lighter, you can swap whole milk for almond or oat milk, and use a sugar substitute like coconut sugar or maple syrup for a natural twist. For gluten-free options, a sturdy gluten-free bread works well, just make sure it’s slightly dry.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Place the stale bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, salt, and melted butter until well combined.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, gently stirring to coat all pieces evenly. Let it sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.
  5. Spoon the soaked bread mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, pressing gently to fill each cup.
  6. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar topping evenly over each muffin for that perfect crunchy finish.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

From my experience, letting the muffins rest briefly before baking helps the custard settle in, so don’t rush that step. These little details make all the difference!

  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: International

Keywords: Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins, recipe, cooking, food