Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites are a delightful fusion of soft, pillowy bread and rich cinnamon flavor, coated in a golden, crispy exterior. Each bite offers a warm, gooey center that melts in your mouth, perfectly complemented by a drizzle of sweet icing.
Ingredients
- Bread: 1 loaf of brioche or challah, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Egg Mixture: 4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Cinnamon Sugar Coating: 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- Icing: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Dip each bread cube into the egg mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
- Roll the coated bread cubes in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly covered.
- Place the coated bread cubes on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- While the bites are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once baked, remove from the oven and drizzle with icing before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the bread cubes and egg mixture the night before and store them separately in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use almond milk for a dairy-free option or swap out brioche for gluten-free bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 250 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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