Description
A delightful breakfast treat combining the gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls and the comforting texture of French toast in bite-sized pieces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package cinnamon rolls (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or preferred type)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Optional toppings: fresh fruit or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cut the cinnamon rolls into bite-sized chunks.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Dip each piece of cinnamon roll into the egg mixture, ensuring each bite is fully coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the coated cinnamon roll pieces, cooking until they turn golden brown on all sides.
- Once cooked, transfer to a baking dish and bake for about 10 minutes, until puffed and set.
- Serve warm with maple syrup and a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or top with your favorite extras!
Notes
For dairy-free options, substitute cow’s milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter. These bites can be prepped ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: breakfast, cinnamon rolls, french toast, brunch