Cinnamon Sugar Bread Crust Treats
Say goodbye to wasted bread crusts and hello to a new favorite snack! These crispy, crunchy treats are a fantastic way to get everyone—young and old—to happily eat their crusts. They taste just like crunchy cinnamon doughnuts but are a bit healthier and incredibly simple to make. It’s the perfect ten-minute treat to curb those sugar cravings!
| Cuisine | Western |
| Category | Bread |
| Prep Time | 2 minutes |
| Cook Time | 8 minutes |
| Total Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings | 6 servings |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Published | 8/18/2025 |
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- 2
Cut the bread crusts into small, bite-sized pieces, about 3cm / 1.5" in size.
- 3
Place the cut bread crusts in a large bowl. Drizzle the melted butter over them while tossing with your other hand to ensure they are evenly coated.
- 4
Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon over the buttered crusts and toss again to combine everything well.
- 5
Spread the coated bread crusts in a single layer over two baking trays.
- 6
Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until they are a beautiful golden brown color and feel crunchy. Keep a close eye on them, especially the pieces in the middle of the tray. The tray on the top shelf will likely be ready a couple of minutes before the bottom one.
- 7
Immediately after removing the trays from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar over the hot treats (about 1/2 tablespoon per tray). This extra sugar is mainly for a nice, sugary appearance.
Nutrition Information
| Calories | 158 |
| Protein | 1.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.4g |
| Total Fat | 8.7g |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 22mg |
| Sodium | 180mg |
| Potassium | 22mg |
| Fiber | 0.6g |
| Sugar | 10.8g |
| Vitamin A | 250IU |
| Vitamin C | 0mg |
| Calcium | 30mg |
| Iron | 0.7mg |
Recipe Notes
For the best results, use stale bread crusts rather than fresh. They don't soak up the melted butter as much, which helps distribute the flavor more evenly and gives you a better crunchy texture.
You can also make this recipe using leftover bread, not just the crusts. Simply cut the bread into sticks or pieces that are about the same size as the crusts.
The nutrition information provided is calculated per serving.
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