How I Make Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites for Busy Mornings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Carbs
- 30.00 g
Ingredients
- 1 cancinnamon roll dough (pre-packaged)
- 1 tablespoonflour (for dusting)
- 3 largeeggs
- 1 cupmilk
- 2 tablespoonssugar
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 teaspoonground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoonnutmeg
- —powdered sugar
- —maple syrup
- —fresh fruit (such as strawberries or blueberries)
- —whipped cream
Instructions
- 1
Start by unrolling the cinnamon roll dough and placing it on a lightly floured surface. Use a knife or a pizza cutter to cut the dough into small bite-sized pieces. If you have a cookie cutter, you can use it to create fun shapes.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix the mixture until it's smooth and well blended.
- 3
Dip each piece of cinnamon roll dough into the French toast mixture, ensuring it’s completely coated. Allow any excess mixture to drip off before proceeding to the next step.
- 4
Heat a frying pan or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil. Once hot, place the coated dough pieces onto the pan. Cook them for 2-3 minutes on each side until they become golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- 5
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the coated dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden and crispy.