Cinnamon rolls are a sneaky way to eat dessert for breakfast. When I was little, the only way my mom got me out of bed for school was baking her famous homemade cinnamon rolls. Immediately, I would smell them and sprint to the kitchen. Now that I'm older, I try to #adult by eating healthy and not eat overly sugary foods for breakfast. But sometimes, I just have to make a batch of cinnamon rolls to satisfy my cravings.
Sorry mom, but nobody has time to make cinnamon rolls from scratch (and if you do, props to you). But for the rest of us, let's stick to the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. There's so much more that can be done with tube of cinnamon rolls than just baking them. Here are 10 Pillsbury cinnamon roll recipes that will change the way you look at this breakfast treat.
1. Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread
Apple and cinnamon is the perfect pair. Your monkey bread game will completely change when you switch out the normal biscuit dough with cinnamon rolls. Once you make the switch, you will never go back.
#SpoonTip: Bake it in a slow cooker for easy prep.
2. Cinnamon Roll Nutella Pull-Apart Bread
The combination of the gooey cinnamon rolls and the thickness of the Nutella is a party in your mouth. This bread won't last long, so savor it before your roommate eats the leftovers.
3. Cinnamon Roll Waffles
This recipe was released on one of Kylie Jenner's many Snapchat stories and it lived up to it's potential. Delicious and so easy to make! Better yet, make it into an elevated "breakfast sandwich" packed with bacon, peanut butter, Nutella, and chocolate chips.
4. Chocolate and Caramel Cinnamon Roll Skewers
There's something about food on a stick that makes it so delectable. Here's another way to get more cinnamon rolls into your diet. This recipe is perfect for picnics or late night bonfires.
5. Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not spice up an already tasty breakfast staple? Make this at your next Sunday brunch with you friends and don't forget the mimosas!
6. Cinnamon Roll Pie Crust
Bored with basic pie crust? Switch it up with sweet cinnamon rolls. Add in your favorite pie filling (apple pie is my favorite) and dig in.
7. Cinnamon Sugar Donut Fries
What do you get when you cross a donut, French fry, and cinnamon roll? Something your tastebuds will be craving! This is basically three amazing foods mashed into one. Turn your salty fries into sweet sugary ones.
8. Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream Cone
Definitely not your traditional waffle cone, this cinnamon roll cone is way better. Scoop in your favorite ice cream and have extra napkins on hand, because the warm gooeyness may melt the ice cream.
9. Mini Cinnamon Roll Caramel Apple Pies
Become a master chef with this fancy apple rose technique. It will impress anyone and everyone you bake these for. Not to mention how fresh and festive these cinnamon roll apple roses are.
10. Cinnamon Sausage Rolls
Ever hear of pigs in a blanket? Switch out the regular crescent rolls for cinnamon rolls for a sweet and savory snack or appetizer. Pair it with a maple dipping sauce for the full experience.
Don't be boring with plain cinnamon rolls (even though they are still very delicious). Think outside of the tube! Try one of these 10 Pillsbury cinnamon rolls recipes the next time you're craving one of mom's famous cinnamon rolls.