Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of French Breakfast Muffins, a perfect addition to your morning routine or afternoon snack. These soft, tender muffins are generously coated with a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping that makes them utterly irresistible. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up these easy-to-make treats that are sure to please both kids and adults alike. They’re versatile enough for any occasion—be it breakfast, brunch, or a sweet pick-me-up. Customize them with different spices or add-ins like fruit to make them your own. Experience the warm, cozy taste of homemade goodness with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup butter (melted)
- For the topping: ¼ cup white sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
- Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Mix sugar and cinnamon for the topping while muffins bake.
- Dip warm muffins in melted butter followed by the cinnamon-sugar mixture once out of the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg