Description

Cinnamon French Toast Bites are bite-sized pieces of bread coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture, sautéed to golden perfection and served with warm maple syrup. This quick and delicious breakfast or snack option offers a fun twist on classic French toast that’s perfect for sharing or nibbling.

Ingredients

Scale

Bread

4 thick slices of slightly stale white bread (1″/2.5cm thick)

Egg Mixture

2 large eggs (or 3 small eggs)
1/4 cup milk
Pinch of salt

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

Cooking Fats and Serving

3 tbsp butter, separated
Maple syrup to serve (not optional!)

Instructions

Prepare the bread: Cut the crust off each slice of bread, then cut each slice into 9 equal cubes to create bite-sized pieces for cooking.
Mix the egg batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt until fully combined and slightly frothy.
Make the cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl, combine the white sugar and cinnamon powder so the bread cubes can be coated evenly after cooking.
Heat the butter: Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Be careful not to let the butter brown to keep the flavor clean and perfect for sautéing.
Cook the first batch of bread cubes: Quickly toss half of the bread cubes in the egg mixture, then use your hands to gently shake off any excess egg. Place the cubes in the hot pan and sauté them with a wooden spoon, turning frequently until all sides are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Coat with cinnamon sugar: Remove the browned bread cubes from the pan and immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture so they are thoroughly coated. Transfer to a plate.
Repeat cooking for remaining cubes: Melt the remaining butter if needed and repeat the process with the rest of the bread cubes, cooking and coating just like the first batch.
Serve with maple syrup: Serve the cinnamon French toast bites immediately, accompanied by warm maple syrup for dipping, enhancing their sweet and cozy flavor.

Notes

Using slightly stale bread helps the cubes absorb the egg mixture better without becoming too soggy.
Cutting the crust off creates a softer, more uniform texture and lets the cinnamon sugar adhere better.
Use a non-stick pan or well-seasoned skillet to prevent sticking.
Keep the heat at medium-high but watch the butter carefully to avoid burning; browned butter can lend a different but distinct flavor.
Maple syrup is essential as a dipping sauce to complement the warm cinnamon flavor perfectly.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Sauté
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12 bites
Calories: 210
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: Cinnamon French Toast Bites, French toast, cinnamon sugar bites, breakfast bites, maple syrup, easy breakfast snack