French Toast Muffins
When classic French toast gets a fun bakery-style makeover, you get these irresistible French Toast Muffins. Soft, tender, and perfectly golden, each muffin is finished with a buttery cinnamon-sugar coating that brings all the cozy breakfast flavors you love. They offer the warmth and sweetness of traditional French toast without standing over a stove flipping slices one by one.
Perfect for busy mornings, brunch gatherings, school snacks, or a special weekend treat, these muffins are simple to prepare and packed with comforting flavor in every bite.
🧾 Ingredients Table
| Component | Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muffin Base | All-purpose flour | 2 cups (250 g) |
| Granulated sugar | ⅔ cup (135 g) | |
| Baking powder | 2½ teaspoons | |
| Fine sea salt | ½ teaspoon | |
| Ground nutmeg | ¼ teaspoon | |
| Large egg (room temperature) | 1 | |
| Whole milk | 1 cup + 2 tbsp (270 ml) | |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 6 tablespoons (85 g) | |
| Pure vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon | |
| Topping | Granulated sugar | ½ cup (100 g) |
| Ground cinnamon | ½ teaspoon | |
| Unsalted butter, melted | 2 tablespoons (28 g) |
👨🍳 How to Make French Toast Muffins
- Prepare the Oven and Muffin Tin
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg until evenly mixed.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a separate large bowl, beat the egg. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, then whisk until the mixture is smooth and combined.
- Create the Batter
Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the muffins light and fluffy.
- Bake the Muffins
Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the muffins cool for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Melt the butter separately for brushing.
- Add the Finishing Touch
Brush each warm muffin with melted butter, then gently coat it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until covered.
Serve warm and enjoy these sweet, comforting muffins with your favorite morning drink or breakfast spread.
