Description
These Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins are the perfect combination of warm, cinnamon-spiced flavor and a light, fluffy texture. Coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture and served with optional toppings like whipped cream, berries, or maple syrup, these muffins are a delicious breakfast treat or afternoon snack. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, they offer the comforting taste of French toast in muffin form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh berries
- Maple syrup
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Prepare Muffin Batter: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, milk, eggs, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cook the Muffins: Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a shallow dish, mix together 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. While muffins are still warm, dip tops into the cinnamon sugar mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Make it Crispy: For a crispy top, bake muffins for an additional 2-3 minutes. Keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
- Store and Reheat: Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warm and crispy.
Notes
- For a crispier top, bake a little longer as instructed.
- You can add your favorite toppings like whipped cream or fresh berries to make the muffins even more delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg