Easy Recipe for Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins
Warm, soft, and spiced Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Muffins with a crackly cinnamon sugar topping. These oven-baked, handheld treats capture the flavor of traditional French toast without any frying. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, they offer a no-fuss way to enjoy classic comforts in a convenient format. Customize with dairy-free milk or add-ins like raisins.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 12 muffins 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, can make dairy-free
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Grease the muffin tin thoroughly or line with paper liners
Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Mix wet ingredients in another bowl: 1/2 cup melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup sugar
Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined and spoon batter into muffin cups (2/3 full)
Combine coating: mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon, and 1 tbsp melted butter. Sprinkle over muffins
Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden and crisp
Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling
Notes
Use parchment paper liners for easier cleanup
Bake batter the day before and add the sugar topping just before serving for a make-ahead option
Swapped pork/bacon ingredients to maintain halal compliance
Substitute milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version
Mix-ins like raisins or chopped walnuts add texture and flavor
Store cooled muffins in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 48mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg