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Golden homemade cinnamon roll french toast bites drizzled with syrup on a white kitchen counter. Crispy edges with soft cinnamon swirls inside.

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites

Golden, crispy cinnamon roll french toast bites with maple drizzle; an easy homemade breakfast treat. Perfect bite-sized brunch recipe.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill & Rest: 0 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Cost: $8–$10

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (For browning bites evenly)
  • 1 Sharp knife (To cut cinnamon rolls into cubes)
  • 1 Whisk (For smooth custard mixture)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (Shallow, for dipping cubes)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can Refrigerated cinnamon rolls - Reserve icing packet
  • 3 large Eggs - For custard
  • 0.5 cup Whole milk - Or oat/almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Adds flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon - Extra warmth
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar - For caramelization
  • Salt - Pinch, balances flavors
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - For cooking

To Serve

  • Maple syrup - For serving
  • Powdered sugar - Optional dusting

Instructions 

  • Open canned cinnamon rolls, separate, and cut each into 4–6 cubes.
  • Let cut cubes sit at room temperature for easier dipping.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, sugar, and salt until smooth.
  • Let custard sit 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Coat cinnamon roll cubes evenly in custard mixture.
  • Heat butter in skillet, cook cubes 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
  • Plate, drizzle with maple syrup, and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bite | Calories: 285kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 14g (22%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 75mg (25%) | Sodium: 340mg (15%) | Potassium: 90mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 280IU (6%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)