Description
Delight in these Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites, a perfect blend of soft cinnamon rolls fried to a golden brown with a rich egg mixture, topped with sweet icing and optional maple syrup. Ideal for a fun breakfast or brunch treat that combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls and classic French toast in bite-sized form.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 can (12 oz) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough, cut into bite-sized pieces
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
- Icing from cinnamon roll package
Instructions
- Prepare dough: Cut the refrigerated cinnamon roll dough into bite-sized pieces and set aside the icing from the package for later use.
- Mix egg batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Coat dough: Dip each cinnamon roll piece into the egg mixture, making sure each piece is fully coated on all sides to absorb the flavors.
- Heat skillet: Melt the unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the bites without sticking.
- Cook bites: Place the coated cinnamon roll pieces in a single layer in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning carefully until all sides are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Drizzle the reserved icing over the warm French toast bites and serve immediately with maple syrup on the side for extra sweetness if desired.
Notes
- Use refrigerated cinnamon roll dough for convenience and guaranteed flavor.
- Whole milk can be substituted with any milk of choice for a lighter option.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning while ensuring the inside is cooked through.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor experience.
- Maple syrup is optional but adds a nice complementary sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 4-5 bites)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites, breakfast bites, cinnamon roll recipe, French toast, quick breakfast, brunch recipe