Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites are a delightful breakfast treat that combines the gooey sweetness of cinnamon rolls with the classic comfort of French toast. These bite-sized pieces are coated in a rich egg custard, pan-fried until golden, then drizzled with warm icing for an irresistible start to your morning or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Roll Bites
- 1 tube (12 oz / ~340 g) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (with icing packet included)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk (any kind)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
Toppings (Optional)
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the rolls: Open the cinnamon roll dough tube and carefully cut each cinnamon roll into quarters. Set these bite-sized pieces aside for coating.
- Make the custard: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, pure vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This custard will infuse the bites with flavor and help create a golden crust.
- Coat the bites: Add the cinnamon roll pieces into the egg custard mixture and gently toss or stir them until each piece is fully coated but not soggy.
- Cook: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt the unsalted butter. Arrange the coated dough pieces in a single layer in the skillet. Cook them for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning occasionally, until they develop a golden brown exterior and are cooked through.
- Finish & serve: Warm the icing packet by microwaving it for a few seconds until it loosens into a smooth drizzle. Drizzle the warm icing over the cooked bites. Serve immediately, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or accompanied by maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Notes
- Use refrigerated cinnamon rolls for convenience, but you can make homemade cinnamon rolls if preferred.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on the stove and thickness of bites to ensure they cook through without burning.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use a suitable butter alternative.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture and flavor; the bites can become soggy if left too long.
- These bites make a great party appetizer or fun brunch finger food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll, french toast bites, cinnamon roll breakfast, breakfast bites, cinnamon toast, quick breakfast, sweet snack
