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Cinnamon Sugar Baked French Toast Muffins

A close-up of freshly baked french toast muffins generously coated in sparkling cinnamon sugar.
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Make the comforting flavors of classic French toast into easy, portable muffins perfect for busy mornings or grab-and-go breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup for topping
  • 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cubed day-old bread (brioche or challah recommended)
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix. A few lumps are fine.
  5. Gently fold in the cubed bread pieces until they are coated with the batter.
  6. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for the topping. Sprinkle this mixture generously over the top of each muffin cup.
  8. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the muffins cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • Use slightly stale or day-old bread for the best texture; fresh bread can become too soggy.
  • These muffins are excellent for breakfast meal prep; store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Serve warm with a side of maple syrup for dipping, just like traditional French toast.

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