Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites

Soft, buttery cinnamon-roll–flavored cubes of bread, pan-fried until golden and tossed in a warm cinnamon-sugar coating. These little bites taste like mini cinnamon rolls crossed with French toast—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking straight from the pan.

📋 ingredients:

• 1 loaf brioche or Texas toast, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 3 large eggs

• 1 cup milk or half-and-half

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 2–3 tbsp butter or oil for frying

CINNAMON-SUGAR COATING

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

OPTIONAL DRIZZLE

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk

• 1/2 tsp vanilla

🥣 directions:

mix the batter

Whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

soak the bread

Toss bread cubes in the mixture until fully coated. Let them soak 2–3 minutes.

cook

Heat butter/oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add soaked bread cubes in a single layer.

Cook 2–3 minutes per side until deeply golden and slightly crisp.

coat in cinnamon sugar

While warm, toss the bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

make the icing drizzle (optional)

Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the bites.

serve

Enjoy warm with syrup, glaze, or just as they are dangerously poppable.

💡 tips:

• Use day-old bread for better texture

• Add a splash of maple syrup to the batter for caramel notes

• Top with toasted pecans for crunch

• Turn into a dessert by serving with ice cream

⏲ prep time: 10 mins | cook time: 10 mins

makes: 4 servings