French toast roll-ups are a fun and easy way to enjoy breakfast. The best part about them is how customizable they are. You can use Nutella, Biscoff, peanut butter, cream cheese, or any fruit for the filling.
French toast roll-ups are not only delicious but also super versatile. You can easily switch up the fillings to match your cravings, whether you're in the mood for something sweet like Nutella or fruity like strawberries. They're a fun twist on traditional French toast, making breakfast feel a little more special. Plus, they’re great for kids and adults alike, adding a bit of creativity to your morning routine.
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Ingredients
- Bread: You can use any type of bread for French toast roll-ups. White or whole-wheat bread works best. You can choose to trim the crusts off for a smoother roll-up or leave them on if you prefer a more rustic feel.
- Peanut butter, Biscoff, and Nutella (for spreading): These are some options for filling your roll-ups.
- Egg: The egg helps create the custard coating that gives the roll-ups their signature French toast texture. It makes the outside crispy while keeping the inside soft.
- Vanilla: A touch of vanilla adds warmth and depth to the custard, making the roll-ups taste even more delicious.
- Butter: Frying the roll-ups in butter gives them a golden, crispy finish and adds a rich, savory touch to balance the sweetness.
- Granulated sugar and cinnamon: After frying, you can roll the French toast roll-ups in sugar and cinnamon mixture for an extra layer of sweetness and crunch.
How to make french toast roll-ups
- Prepare the bread: Take 6 slices of bread and, if you like, trim off the crusts. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice.
- Add the filling: Spread your choice of filling—peanut butter, Biscoff, or Nutella—on one side of each flattened slice. Roll up the bread tightly.
- Make the custard: In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg, vanilla extract, sugar, and milk.
- Dip the rolls: Dip each rolled-up bread in the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Cook the roll-ups: Heat 2 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the roll-ups in the butter, turning them to cook each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Coating: Mix 2 tablespoon of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll the freshly cooked French toast roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve warm, with your favorite toppings or just as they are!
Helpful tips
- Use day-old bread: Slightly stale bread absorbs the custard better without getting too soggy. Fresh bread can still work, but day-old slices hold up better.
- Don't over-soak: Dip the rolled bread quickly in the egg mixture. Over-soaking can make the bread fall apart or get too soggy when frying.
- Control the heat: Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the butter or roll-ups. Low heat can make them soggy, while high heat can burn the outsides too quickly.
- Cinnamon sugar after cooking: For a crispy, sweet coating, roll the hot French toast roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar immediately after frying. This helps the sugar stick better.
- Experiment with fillings: Besides peanut butter, Nutella, or Biscoff, you can use fruit spreads, cream cheese, or even fresh fruits like bananas or strawberries for different flavors.
- Serve with dipping sauces: Add an extra touch by serving your roll-ups with a side of maple syrup, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce for dipping.
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Recipe video
French toast roll-ups
Ingredients
- 6 bread slices
- peanut butter, Biscoff, Nutella for spreading
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoon butter
cinnamon sugar coating
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Trim off the edges of the bread, or you can leave them on if you prefer. Then, use a rolling pin to flatten each slice.
- Spread your choice of filling—peanut butter, Biscoff, or Nutella—on one side of each flattened slice. Roll up the bread tightly.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together egg, vanilla extract, sugar, and milk.
- Dip each rolled-up bread in the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoon of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the roll-ups in the butter, turning them to cook each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Mix 2 tablespoon of granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Roll the freshly cooked French toast roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve warm, with your favorite toppings or just as they are!
Notes
- Slightly stale bread absorbs the custard better without getting too soggy.
- Don't over soak the bread in the egg mixture. Over-soaking can make the bread fall apart or get too soggy when frying.
- For a crispy, sweet coating, roll the hot French toast roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar immediately after frying. This helps the sugar stick better.
- Besides peanut butter, Nutella, or Biscoff, you can use fruit spreads, cream cheese, or even fresh fruits like bananas or strawberries for different flavors.
Anonymous says
My family loved this!