Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of cinnamon rolls and French toast with these easy-to-make roll ups. Perfect for lazy weekends or special brunches, they bring joy to your morning routine!
Ingredients
Scale
- Soft white bread or challah
- Whole wheat bread (optional)
- Gluten-free bread (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Large eggs
- Flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water for vegan option)
- Whole milk or any milk alternative (almond or oat milk)
- Unsalted butter
- Coconut oil or plant-based butter (for healthier option)
- Cream cheese frosting or ingredients to make your own (cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, splash of milk)
- Powdered sugar and almond milk (for non-dairy frosting option)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Start by trimming the crusts off each slice of bread. This will help create a smoother roll and enhance the overall texture.
- Flatten the Bread: Using a rolling pin, gently flatten each slice of bread. This will make rolling them up much easier.
- Make the Cinnamon Filling: Spread a thin layer of softened butter on each slice of flattened bread. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered sides.
- Roll Them Up: Carefully roll each slice of bread tightly from one end to the other, ensuring the filling stays intact. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt. This mixture will coat the roll ups for that French toast flavor.
- Heat the Pan: In a large skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Make sure the skillet is hot but not smoking.
- Dip and Fry: Dip each roll up into the egg mixture, coating it evenly. Place it seam-side down in the hot skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Once cooked, immediately roll the hot roll ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture for an extra sweet touch.
- Serve: Arrange the roll ups on a serving plate and drizzle with cream cheese frosting or your preferred glaze. Enjoy while warm!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll up
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with fillings like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit preserves. You can prepare the roll ups in advance and store them in the refrigerator, cooking them just before serving.