Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

Here’s a cozy, sweet twist on a breakfast classic: Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins! These taste like a cross between French toast and cinnamon rolls — perfect for brunch, meal prep, or an indulgent snack.

🧁 Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins

📝 Ingredients:

For the muffins:

• 6 cups cubed bread (brioche, challah, or thick white bread works best)

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup milk (or half-and-half for richness)

• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for extra creamy texture)

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 2–3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or nonstick spray.

2. Prepare the bread:

   • Cut bread into small cubes (~1 inch).

   • Let it sit out to dry slightly (or bake at 300°F for 5–10 min if fresh).

3. Make the custard:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

4. Combine:

   • Add bread cubes to the egg mixture. Toss gently to coat all pieces.

   • Let sit for 5–10 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.

5. Fill muffin tin:

   • Spoon the mixture into muffin cups, packing it in slightly.

   • You should get 10–12 muffins depending on size.

6. Bake:

   • Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the tops are golden and slightly crisp, and a knife comes out clean.

7. Add cinnamon sugar topping:

   • Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

   • Once muffins are out of the oven, brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.

🍽️ Serve Warm With:

• A drizzle of maple syrup or cream cheese glaze

• Fresh berries or fruit compote

• A dusting of powdered sugar

🧊 Storage:

• Store in an airtight container for 2–3 days at room temp or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

• Reheat in the microwave or oven. Freezes well, too!