Cinnamon French Toast Bites

Meet your new weekend breakfast obsession: cinnamon French toast bites. 

These irresistible treats transform classic French toast into perfectly poppable, bite-sized morsels.

They’re crispy outside, tender inside, and coated in sweet cinnamon sugar.

Pile them high with your favorite toppings, and you’ll have breakfast no one is likely to forget!

Why You’ll Love These Cinnamon French Toast Bites

Perfect Portions: These little morsels are ideal for serving at large gatherings. Guests can easily grab and enjoy them with minimal mess. 

Kid-Friendly, Parent-Approved: The fun, poppable size makes these particularly appealing to kids. Plus, they’re just the right size for little hands to dip in syrup or eat plain.

Incredible Texture: Each bite delivers a perfect contrast between the crispy exterior and the soft, custardy interior. Delightful! 

Versatile Serving Options: While these are great for breakfast or brunch, you can also serve them as party appetizers or desserts. Especially if you customize them with various dipping sauces and toppings. 

Ingredients

• Bread: Brioche and challah are your best options. Make sure the bread is stale, too, or the texture will be different.

• Eggs: Provides structure and creates the custardy base. They also give the bites their golden-brown exterior while maintaining a creamy interior. 

• Milk: For richness and a smooth, silky coating in the custard. Whole milk is best. 

• Vanilla Extract: A flavor enhancer that provides warm, sweet, aromatic notes.

• Ground Cinnamon: For that warm, spicy, essential French toast flavor.

• Granulated Sugar: Creates a delightful crystallized exterior when mixed with cinnamon. 

• Salt: To balance the sweetness and enhance the other flavors. Add just a pinch, as it goes a long way. 

• Butter: Creates a golden-brown crust when frying and adds a rich, nutty flavor to each bite’s exterior. 

How to Make Cinnamon French Toast Bites

Made with buttery brioche and kissed with vanilla, these little bites deliver all the comfort of traditional French toast but with an addictively fun twist.

They’re perfect for lazy Sunday brunches, holiday gatherings, or whenever you need a little extra magic in your morning.

Follow these steps to make them: 

1. CUT the bread into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

2. WHISK the eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.

3. MIX the sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

4. MELT the butter in a skillet over medium heat.

5. TOSS a few bread cubes in the egg mixture, let excess drip off, and COOK for 2-3 minutes per side.

6. TOSS them immediately in the cinnamon sugar and repeat with the remaining bread cubes.

7. SERVE warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, or fresh berries. Enjoy!

Tips for the Best Cinnamon French Toast Bites

What I love most about these cinnamon French toast bites is how versatile they are.

You can keep it simple with just the cinnamon sugar or go all out with maple syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries.

Plus, they’re super easy to make, so you don’t have to be a kitchen pro to pull them off.

That said, I do have a few tips to keep in mind:

• Use stale bread. Fresh won’t absorb the custard. If that’s all you have, cut it into cubes and bake it for about 10-15 minutes at 350°F until toasted.

• Don’t have challah or brioche? You can also use French bread (non-garlicky) or Texas toast. I’d stay away from sourdough, though, as the taste and texture won’t be quite right.

• Cut into even cubes. Cut the bread into 1-inch cubes, and make those cubes as uniform in size and shape as possible. The more alike they are, the more evenly they’ll cook.

• Don’t over-soak. Toss the bread for about 10-20 seconds, ensuring each side gets at least 5 seconds in the custard. If you leave them submerged, they will get soggy. 

• Preheat the skillet. French toast cooks best when your skillet is properly preheated. That’s what gives the cubes their crispy, golden crust. 

• Don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook the bites in batches if necessary to ensure even cooking. If you need to keep them warm, cover loosely with foil on a plate. 

• Get creative with the toppings! Maple syrup, whipped cream, and fresh berries are all excellent options. You can also use powdered sugar, chocolate or caramel sauce, chocolate chips, and more! 

How to Store

Have French toast bite leftovers? Surprisingly, they store quite well!

To Store: Transfer cold leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Keep the cinnamon sugar coating separate to prevent sogginess. 

To Reheat: Warm the bites at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes. You can also microwave them for 20 to 30 seconds, but that will make them soft rather than crispy. 

Note: I don’t recommend freezing as the texture won’t be the same after thawing.

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