Description
Delight in these fluffy and indulgent Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites, a perfect fusion of classic cinnamon rolls and French toast. Soft cinnamon roll pieces are coated in a spiced egg mixture, baked to golden perfection, and drizzled with a sweet homemade icing. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a special treat, these bites bring all the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with an added twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (11 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Icing
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
Other
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking of the bites.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Rolls: Open the can of cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into quarters. Set these pieces aside for coating.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar until smoothly combined.
- Coat the Dough Pieces: Add the cinnamon roll quarters to the egg mixture and gently toss them until each piece is well coated with the mixture.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Lightly grease a baking sheet with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking during baking.
- Arrange Cinnamon Roll Bites: Spread the egg-coated cinnamon roll pieces evenly on the prepared baking sheet without overcrowding to allow proper baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the bites are puffed up and golden brown.
- Prepare Icing: While the bites bake, combine powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Drizzle this icing over the warm bites after baking.
- Garnish (Optional): For extra texture and flavor, sprinkle additional cinnamon or chopped nuts on top of the iced bites.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the bites to cool for a few minutes so the icing can set before serving, enhancing presentation and taste.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk in the egg mixture.
- You can add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts either inside the egg mixture or as a garnish.
- Serve warm for the best taste and texture.
- These bites freeze well; store in an airtight container and reheat in the oven.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the sugar quantities to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll french toast bites, breakfast bites, baked cinnamon rolls, easy brunch recipe, cinnamon dessert
