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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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill & Rest 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

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

Method
 

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

Notes

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