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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

Healthy Fact of the Day

Using whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients to this indulgent treat, helping to slow sugar absorption and keep you satisfied longer throughout your morning.

Experience breakfast bliss with these Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups that transform ordinary bread into extraordinary handheld treats. Each bite delivers creamy cream cheese, warm cinnamon sugar, and that perfect French toast texture all rolled into one delightful package. These fun, interactive breakfast bites are perfect for kids and adults alike, making weekend mornings feel extra special with minimal effort required.

For more creative breakfast treats that wow, try our Egg Nog Cinnamon Rolls for holiday mornings or the Cinnamon & Sugar Donut Bread when you want that bakery-fresh experience at home. Both bring that same cinnamon-sugar comfort with their own unique twist on morning indulgence.

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

Recipe by Daily Disher

These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups combine the best of both worlds—creamy cinnamon filling wrapped in golden French toast that’s crispy outside and tender inside.

Course: BrunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 8 slices bread

    • 1/4 cup cinnamon sugar mix

    • 1/2 cup cream cheese

    • 2 tablespoons butter

    • 2 units eggs

    • 1/4 cup milk

    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Directions

    • Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin until it’s thin and easy to roll.
    • Spread about a tablespoon of cream cheese onto each slice of flattened bread evenly.
    • Sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon sugar mix over the cream cheese layer on each slice.
    • Roll up each bread slice tightly and set these prepared roll-ups aside for later use.
    • In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until combined well.
    • Heat butter in a frying pan over medium heat until fully melted and begins to bubble slightly.
    • Dip each roll-up quickly in the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated, before cooking.
    • Place the roll-ups in the pan, cooking until golden brown on all sides, rotating as needed.
    • Remove the roll-ups from the pan and immediately roll them in remaining cinnamon sugar mix.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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