Description
Irresistible cinnamon roll french toast bites combining warm cinnamon-sugar swirls with a rich vanilla custard, pan-fried to golden perfection in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf cinnamon swirl bread (16–20 ounces)
- 4 large eggs
- 240 ml (1 cup) milk
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) pure vanilla extract
- 2–5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 120 ml (½ cup) pure maple syrup
- 30 g (2 tablespoons) butter or neutral oil
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, sliced bananas, toasted pecans, powdered sugar, whipped cream, cream-cheese glaze
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and let sit for 60 seconds.
- Cut cinnamon swirl bread into 1- to 1½-inch cubes.
- Dip bread cubes into custard for 30 seconds per side, then let excess drip off.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Cook soaked cubes in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Work in batches, adding more butter as needed.
- Transfer to a warm plate and drizzle with warmed maple syrup.
- Add desired toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for best texture. Avoid over-soaking to prevent soggy bites. Keep cooked batches warm in a low oven while finishing the rest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll french toast bites, easy breakfast, sweet breakfast, french toast bites, cinnamon recipe