Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups – A Sweet and Easy Breakfast Treat!

All the cinnamon-sugar goodness of a cinnamon roll wrapped into golden, crispy French toast roll ups—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert!

🎉 Introduction

If you love cinnamon rolls and French toast, you’re about to fall head-over-heels for this hybrid creation: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups! These golden, crispy-on-the-outside and gooey-on-the-inside treats deliver sweet cinnamon flavor in every bite. 🎉🍞🌀

Whether you serve them on a cozy weekend morning or at a brunch party, they’re easy to prep, quick to cook, and absolutely irresistible. The best part? They look fancy but are made from simple pantry ingredients!

🛒 Ingredients

🍞 Roll Up Ingredients

• 8–10 slices soft white sandwich bread
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp butter (for the pan)

🍯 Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

🥚 French Toast Batter

• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Flatten and Fill the Bread

1. Trim crusts from bread slices.
2. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice.
3. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
4. Spread a small amount on each bread slice and roll up tightly.

Step 2: Prepare Cinnamon Sugar

• In a shallow dish, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3: Make French Toast Batter

• Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a bowl.

Step 4: Dip and Cook

1. Dip each roll up into the egg mixture, coating all sides.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp butter.
3. Cook roll ups seam-side down first, turning to brown all sides (~2–3 minutes each).

Step 5: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

1. Immediately after cooking, roll warm French toast sticks in cinnamon sugar.
2. Repeat with remaining roll ups, adding butter to the pan as needed.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 4 (2–3 roll ups per person)
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: ~20 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Nutella Filling: Swap cream cheese for Nutella or peanut butter
• Fruit-Filled: Add sliced bananas or strawberries inside
• Apple Pie Style: Add a spoonful of cooked apples to the center
• Glazed Roll Ups: Drizzle with icing for a true cinnamon roll vibe
• Savory Option: Use ham and cheese instead of sweet filling

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in a container for up to 3 days
• Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months
• Reheating: Reheat in toaster oven or air fryer to keep crisp; microwave if needed, but it may soften

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I make these ahead of time?
   Yes! Prep and refrigerate overnight, then cook fresh.
2. What bread works best?
   Soft white sandwich bread is ideal for rolling.
3. Can I bake them instead?
   Yes—bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
4. Are they freezer-friendly?
   Absolutely—perfect for make-ahead breakfasts.
5. Can I skip the cream cheese?
   Sure—just use butter, jam, or another spread.
6. Can kids help make these?
   Totally! They’ll love rolling and dipping.
7. Can I air fry them?
   Yes—air fry at 375°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping once.
8. Can I make them dairy-free?
   Use plant-based milk, cream cheese, and butter substitutes.
9. What can I serve them with?
   Maple syrup, whipped cream, or a fruit compote!
10. Are they super sweet?
    They’re sweet but not overwhelming—adjust sugar to your liking.

🏁 Conclusion

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups are the best of both breakfast worlds: the sweetness of cinnamon rolls and the golden crispiness of French toast. With creamy filling and that irresistible cinnamon sugar coating, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s easy enough for any day. 🍞🌀❤️

So grab your skillet, roll up something delicious, and make breakfast extra special!

Adam

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups – A Sweet and Easy Breakfast Treat!

If you love cinnamon rolls and French toast, you’re about to fall head-over-heels for this hybrid creation: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups! These golden, crispy-on-the-outside and gooey-on-the-inside treats deliver sweet cinnamon flavor in every bite. 🎉🍞🌀 Whether you serve them on a cozy weekend morning or at a brunch party, they’re easy to prep, quick to cook, and absolutely irresistible. The best part? They look fancy but are made from simple pantry ingredients!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🍞 Roll Up Ingredients

• 8 –10 slices soft white sandwich bread
• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp butter for the pan

🍯 Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

🥚 French Toast Batter

• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

Step 1: Flatten and Fill the Bread

1. Trim crusts from bread slices.
2. Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice.
3. In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
4. Spread a small amount on each bread slice and roll up tightly.

Step 2: Prepare Cinnamon Sugar

1. In a shallow dish, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3: Make French Toast Batter

1. Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a bowl.

Step 4: Dip and Cook

1. Dip each roll up into the egg mixture, coating all sides.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tbsp butter.
3. Cook roll ups seam-side down first, turning to brown all sides (~2–3 minutes each).

Step 5: Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

1. Immediately after cooking, roll warm French toast sticks in cinnamon sugar.
2. Repeat with remaining roll ups, adding butter to the pan as needed.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Nutella Filling: Swap cream cheese for Nutella or peanut butter

Fruit-Filled: Add sliced bananas or strawberries inside

Apple Pie Style: Add a spoonful of cooked apples to the center

Glazed Roll Ups: Drizzle with icing for a true cinnamon roll vibe

Savory Option: Use ham and cheese instead of sweet filling

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in a container for up to 3 days

Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then store in a freezer bag for up to 2 months

Reheating: Reheat in toaster oven or air fryer to keep crisp; microwave if needed, but it may soften

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Prep and refrigerate overnight, then cook fresh.

What bread works best?
Soft white sandwich bread is ideal for rolling.

Can I bake them instead?
Yes—bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.

Are they freezer-friendly?
Absolutely—perfect for make-ahead breakfasts.

Can I skip the cream cheese?
Sure—just use butter, jam, or another spread.

Can kids help make these?
Totally! They’ll love rolling and dipping.

Can I air fry them?
Yes—air fry at 375°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping once.

Can I make them dairy-free?
Use plant-based milk, cream cheese, and butter substitutes.

What can I serve them with?
Maple syrup, whipped cream, or a fruit compote!

Are they super sweet?
They’re sweet but not overwhelming—adjust sugar to your liking.

🏁 Conclusion
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups are the best of both breakfast worlds: the sweetness of cinnamon rolls and the golden crispiness of French toast. With creamy filling and that irresistible cinnamon sugar coating, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s easy enough for any day. 🍞🌀❤️

So grab your skillet, roll up something delicious, and make breakfast extra special!