Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites

🌀🍞 Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites
The ultimate breakfast mashup of sweet, sticky, and oh-so-satisfying.

If you’ve ever stood in the kitchen debating between French toast and cinnamon rolls, let me solve that delicious dilemma for you—make both. Or better yet, make these Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites. They combine everything you love about both classics: warm, gooey cinnamon-spiced dough and soft custardy goodness with a golden brown crust. Finish it all with a drizzle of icing and maple syrup, and you’ve got a next-level breakfast or brunch that tastes like pure comfort.

🛒 Ingredients
1 can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (8-count), with icing included

2 large eggs

¼ cup milk (whole or 2% recommended)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon butter, for the pan

Maple syrup, for dipping

Powdered sugar, optional for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep Your Cinnamon Rolls
   Start by opening the can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls. Separate the rolls and set the icing packet aside—you’ll use it later to drizzle all over your finished bites. Using a knife or kitchen scissors, cut each cinnamon roll into quarters (or even smaller if you want extra bite-sized pieces). Set them in a bowl.
2. Whisk the French Toast Custard
   In a medium mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk them together with the milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. The result should be a sweet, spiced custard that’s smooth and fragrant—this is what will give those cinnamon roll bites that French toast magic.
3. Soak the Bites
   Place the cinnamon roll pieces into the custard mixture and gently toss to coat. Make sure every piece is well-saturated. Let them sit for 2–3 minutes so the custard really soaks in. Be gentle—since the dough is soft, you don’t want to break them apart.
4. Cook ‘Em Up
   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt your butter. Once it’s hot and bubbling, carefully place the soaked cinnamon roll bites into the pan in a single layer. Depending on the size of your pan, you may need to cook in two batches.

Cook the bites for 2–3 minutes per side, turning with a spatula or tongs, until they’re golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside while staying soft and gooey on the inside. The sugar from the dough will caramelize slightly for that perfect French toast finish.

5. Warm the Icing
   While the bites are finishing up, pop the icing packet in the microwave for about 10 seconds—just enough to warm it up and make it perfect for drizzling.
6. Plate & Serve
   Transfer your cinnamon roll French toast bites to a serving plate. Drizzle them generously with the warmed icing and, if desired, a light dusting of powdered sugar. Serve with a side of warm maple syrup for dipping, or drizzle that on too if you’re going full sweet mode.

🕒 Quick Recap:
Prep Time: 5–10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15–20 minutes

Servings: 3–4

Kid-Approved: Absolutely!

🧡 Serving Suggestions
Add a side of fresh fruit (sliced strawberries or bananas go great).

For a brunch spread, pair with scrambled eggs and crispy bacon.

Want to turn it into dessert? Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.