Description
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are a delicious fusion of two breakfast favorites. These muffins capture the soft, custardy interior of French toast while adding a sweet, crispy cinnamon-sugar topping. They’re easy to make with simple ingredients like bread, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and sugar. Perfect for meal prep, these muffins can be made ahead of time and stored for a quick grab-and-go breakfast or snack. The versatility of the recipe allows for endless customizations, whether you want to add fruits, nuts, or drizzle them with syrup.
Ingredients
For the Muffins:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease with cooking spray.
Prepare the muffin batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
Fill the muffin cups: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake the muffins: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the muffins cool in the tin for about 5 minutes.
Coat with cinnamon sugar topping: In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping. While the muffins are still warm, brush the tops with melted butter and then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
Serve warm or at room temperature: Enjoy these muffins fresh from the oven or store them in an airtight container for up to three days.
Notes
- Bread Choices: Slightly stale bread works best as it absorbs the custard mixture without becoming too soggy. Use white bread, sourdough, or even brioche for a richer flavor.
- Toppings: For extra flavor, consider adding a drizzle of maple syrup, dusting with powdered sugar, or serving with fresh berries.
- Customizations: You can easily customize these muffins by adding chocolate chips, diced apples, or blueberries to the batter.
- Freezing: These muffins freeze well. Store them individually wrapped for up to one month, and reheat when needed for a warm, satisfying breakfast.