Description
Looking for the best cinnamon French toast muffins? These easy, quick breakfast bites are soft, golden, and packed with cozy flavor! A simple make-ahead idea perfect for brunch, holidays, or a sweet snack. These healthy and delicious treats are great for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed day-old bread
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Maple syrup for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line a muffin tin.
- Cut bread into small cubes and set aside.
- Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugars, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Add bread cubes to custard and stir gently to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Spoon soaked bread into muffin tin, packing lightly.
- Drizzle melted butter over each muffin and sprinkle cinnamon sugar if desired.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool slightly, remove from tin, and serve with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
- Use brioche or challah for richer flavor.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar for a sweeter finish.
- Add nuts for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg