Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites
Experience the joy of Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites, where fluffy cinnamon rolls meet decadent French toast! These bite-sized delights are golden-brown, drizzled with maple syrup, and dusted with powdered sugar, making them perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. Easy to prepare, they create delightful memories during family brunches or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings (8 bites) 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (12.4 oz) cinnamon rolls
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup real maple syrup
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven according to package instructions for the cinnamon rolls. Open the canister and place each roll on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly before cutting into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Dip each roll piece into the egg mixture until fully coated but not soggy.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Cook soaked bites for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup and dusted with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added richness, substitute brioche or challah for the cinnamon rolls. Customize by adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor. Use stale bread for better absorption of the egg mixture.