CINNAMON SUGAR FRENCH TOAST MUFFINS
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are soft, fluffy, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar topping. They taste just like classic French toast but in a fun, handheld muffin form—perfect for breakfast or a snack!
Ingredients
Muffins:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup melted butter
Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Step No.1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Step No.2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
Step No.3: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
Step No.4: Combine Batter
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Step No.5: Bake the Muffins
- Divide the batter evenly into the muffin tin. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step No.6: Prepare the Coating
- In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, melt the butter.
Step No.7: Coat the Muffins
- Once muffins are cool enough to handle, dip each one in melted butter, then roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Step No.8: Serve and Enjoy!
- Enjoy warm or at room temperature for a delicious, sweet breakfast treat!
Notes
- Muffin Texture: These muffins are soft and fluffy, like a cross between a cake and classic French toast.
- Storage Tip: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze muffins (without the coating) for up to 2 months. Reheat and coat before serving.
- Maple Glazed Version: Drizzle with maple syrup glaze instead of the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Stuffed Muffins: Add a cream cheese filling or Nutella inside for extra flavor.
- Crispy Top Option: Broil for 1-2 minutes after coating for a caramelized crunch.
- Dairy-Free: Use almond milk and vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
- Pumpkin Spice Muffins: Swap cinnamon for pumpkin spice and add ¼ cup pumpkin puree to the batter.