Description
Delectable French toast muffin bites bring breakfast magic to your morning table. Cinnamon-dusted, maple-glazed mini treats combine classic brunch comfort with playful portability you’ll crave for weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups cubed bread (preferably croissants, white, challah, or brioche)
- 5 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk (354 ml)
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for serving (optional)
- Maple syrup for serving (optional)
Crumble and Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and thoroughly coat a standard 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously combine whole milk, granulated sugar, large eggs, pure vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Carefully incorporate cubed bread pieces into the liquid mixture, gently folding to ensure each bread cube is completely saturated and evenly coated.
- Delicately distribute the soaked bread mixture into the prepared muffin cups, filling each approximately one-third full to allow room for rising.
- Create the streusel topping by combining cold unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, additional ground cinnamon, and a small pinch of kosher salt in a food processor or using a pastry blender until the texture resembles coarse, crumbly granules.
- Generously scatter the prepared streusel over the top of each muffin cup, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown color and a slightly puffed appearance.
- Remove from the oven and let the muffin bites rest in the tin for 5 minutes to set and cool slightly.
- Carefully extract the muffins from the tin and serve while warm, optionally dusting with powdered sugar and drizzling with pure maple syrup for added indulgence.
Notes
- Elevate your breakfast game with these irresistible French Toast Muffin Bites that transform classic French toast into adorable, portable mini-treats.
- Perfectly cubed bread soaks up a luxurious egg mixture, creating a custardy interior that’s both tender and rich with vanilla and cinnamon notes.
- The crispy streusel topping adds delightful texture and a sweet crunch, making each bite a perfect balance of soft and crumbly.
- Prepare these muffins in just 40 minutes, making them an ideal option for busy mornings or weekend brunches with family and friends.
- Customize your muffins by experimenting with different bread types like brioche, challah, or sourdough for unique flavor variations.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, and reheat briefly in the oven to restore their fresh-baked warmth and crispy streusel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg