Description
These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites are the perfect mix of cozy, sweet, and bite-sized fun. They combine the nostalgia of cinnamon rolls with the comfort of French toast—all in a quick, sharable recipe that’s Pinterest-perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing) – the star of the show
2 large eggs – for that custardy French toast texture
¼ cup milk (any kind – whole, almond, or oat)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract – adds warmth and flavor
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – extra spice for depth
Butter – for cooking and golden-brown edges
Maple syrup or powdered sugar – for serving
Optional toppings: fresh berries, whipped cream, or chopped nuts
Instructions
Open the can of cinnamon rolls, set icing aside, and cut each roll into 4 bite-sized pieces.
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
Lightly dip cinnamon roll pieces into the custard mixture, coating evenly but not soaking.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt butter.
Add coated pieces to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Warm the reserved icing in the microwave for a few seconds until pourable.
Drizzle icing over the cooked bites and serve with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding pumpkin pie spice in place of cinnamon.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best texture.
Freeze cooked bites for up to 2 months and reheat straight from frozen.
Perfect for brunch boards, sweet party snacks, or even dessert with ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~6–8 bites
- Calories: ~280
- Sugar: ~16 g
- Sodium: ~360 mg
- Fat: ~12 g
- Saturated Fat: ~6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~37 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites, Easy Breakfast Recipes, Pinterest Brunch Ideas
