Cinnamon-Raisin French Toast Muffins

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These tasty cinnamon-raisin French toast muffins are a great way to serve French toast, leaving plenty of room on the plate for some fresh fruit and maybe a slice of bacon on the side. They are tender and moist on the inside, just like French toast, but with a little crunch on the top from the streusel. The cinnamon-raisin bread amps up the flavor, but you can use challah, brioche, or a baguette, if you prefer. Refrigerate any leftovers in a sealed container.

By Brenda Venable
Published on September 26, 2023
plate of 5 French toast muffins on doily with pitcher of maple syrup
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or as needed for greasing muffin cups

  • 2/3 cup half and half

  • 2 large eggs

  • 2 teaspoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 3 cups tightly-packed cubed cinnamon raisin bread

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup maple syrup, or to taste (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees C). Butter a standard-size 6-muffin tin.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together half and half, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and salt until well blended. Add bread cubes to liquid mixture; stir to coat all bread pieces. Divide batter evenly into the prepared muffin tin.

  3. To prepare streusel, toss flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Cut cold butter into small pieces, then toss with flour mixture. Using a fork or pastry knife, cut the butter into the dry ingredients, until the mixture looks like a combination of coarse sand and small pebbles. Distribute streusel evenly over the 6 muffins. 

  4. Bake muffins in the center of the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool muffins on a rack for 5 minutes. Drizzle with maple syrup, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

450 Calories
15g Fat
68g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 450
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 520mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 68g 25%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 119mg 9%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 327mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.