These French Toast Roll-Ups are the childhood-favorite breakfast that looks fancy but takes just 20 minutes. Soft bread gets rolled flat, filled with chocolate spread (or your favorite sweet filling), dipped in a quick egg mixture, then pan-fried until golden and crisp. The final touch? A cozy cinnamon-sugar coating that makes them taste like a bakery treat—without the work. They’re perfect for weekend brunch, sleepovers, holiday mornings, or anytime you need a fun, kid-approved breakfast. If you’re looking for easy French toast ideas that are handheld, dippable, and totally irresistible, these roll-ups are it.
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Time Breakdown
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 roll-ups
Ingredients List
(No pork ingredients included — no substitutions needed.)
- 7 eggs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 12 slices soft sandwich bread
- Chocolate spread (or sweet spread of choice)
- Avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
Optional for serving: maple syrup, fresh berries, powdered sugar
Kitchen Tools You’ll Need
This recipe doesn’t require fancy gadgets, just a few reliable kitchen basics to keep everything simple and stress-free.
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Rolling pin
- Sharp knife (to trim crusts)
- Large nonstick skillet or sauté pan
- Tongs or spatula
- Plate + paper towels (optional for draining)
Step-by-Step Beginner-Friendly Instructions
Serve: Enjoy warm with syrup for dipping, berries, or extra chocolate drizzle ✨
Whisk eggs: Crack eggs into a large bowl and whisk until fully combined.
Make cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix sugar + cinnamon and set aside.
Flatten bread: Roll each bread slice flat with a rolling pin. Trim crusts if you want cleaner rolls.
Fill + roll: Spread about 1 tsp chocolate spread onto each slice. Roll up tightly like a little log. 🍫
Heat oil: Add a thin layer of oil to a skillet and heat over medium-high for about 1 minute until hot.
Dip: Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, letting extra drip off (too much egg can make them soggy).
Fry: Place seam-side down first and cook 1–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Hold seam down with tongs for a few seconds so it seals. 🔥
Coat: Move warm roll-ups into cinnamon sugar and roll to coat.
Pro Tips
- Keep them closed: Start seam-side down and gently press with tongs for a few seconds. Toothpicks also work—remove after frying.
- Don’t overfill: A thin layer of spread prevents leaking and keeps rolls tight.
- Best bread: Use soft white bread or brioche-style sandwich bread (stale bread cracks).
- Make ahead: Assemble roll-ups (unfried) and refrigerate up to 12 hours; fry right before serving.
Nutrition Table
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 roll-up | 230 | 7g | 29g | 9g | 2g | 16g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.
French Toast Roll-Ups
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Crack eggs into a large bowl and whisk until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
- Roll each bread slice flat with a rolling pin. Trim crusts if desired.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon chocolate spread onto each slice and roll up tightly.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute.
- Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Fry 1–3 minutes per side until golden brown, starting seam-side down.
- Roll warm roll-ups in cinnamon sugar to coat.
- Serve warm with syrup for dipping if desired.
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French Toast Roll-Ups are fast, fun, and totally irresistible crispy outside, gooey inside, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or anytime you want a playful breakfast that everyone will devour.