Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins, a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite. These muffins combine the rich taste of brioche bread with eggs and aromatic spices, creating a fluffy texture that’s perfect for cozy mornings or festive brunches. They are easy to make and can be served warm with maple syrup, fresh berries, or whipped cream for an extra touch of sweetness. Ideal for sharing, these muffins will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf brioche bread (about 1 lb), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- If fresh, toast brioche cubes in the oven until slightly dry (5–7 minutes).
- Whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Soak brioche cubes in the custard mixture for 15 minutes.
- Fold in melted butter and divide the mixture among muffin cups.
- Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with a cinnamon-sugar mix.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg