Cinnamon French Toast Roll Ups
Make these easy french toast roll ups for a fun, kid friendly breakfast or brunch treat. They are crispy on the outside and soft inside, perfect for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 8 roll ups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices white bread, crusts removed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for batter)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Maple syrup dipping sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Lay a slice of bread flat. Use a rolling pin to flatten the bread until it is thin and pliable. Repeat with all slices.
- Mix the batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until well combined.
- Dip the bread: Quickly dip one flattened slice of bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides lightly. Do not soak the bread.
- Roll the bread: Immediately roll the dipped bread slice tightly into a cylinder shape. Place the rolled piece seam-side down on a plate. Repeat with remaining bread slices.
- Prepare the coating: In a separate shallow dish, mix the 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for the coating.
- Cook the roll ups: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Place the roll ups in the skillet, seam-side down first, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Add more butter as needed between batches.
- Coat the roll ups: While the roll ups are still warm, roll each one immediately in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve: Serve the crispy french toast roll ups warm with your favorite maple syrup dipping sauce.
Notes
- For the best texture, use slightly stale bread; it holds its shape better when rolled.
- To make a quick maple cream cheese glaze, mix 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese with 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 1 teaspoon milk until smooth.
- You can make these ahead by assembling the rolls, covering them, and refrigerating them for up to 12 hours. Cook them in the morning according to step 5.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 roll ups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 95