Nutella French Toast Roll-ups
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Our latest addition to our line-up of French Toast Roll-up recipes is a simple yet decadent Nutella French Toast Roll-up recipe. Crisp on the outside and filled with warm, melty Nutella, these French toast rolls are an easy indulgence for breakfast or brunch. Made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen and ready in minutes.
Nutella French Toast Rolls Recipe
If she could, my daughter would have homemade crepes filled with Nutella every single morning for breakfast. (And sometimes, I buy these pre-made ones as a treat.)
And while making crepes every morning (or even every week) is definitely not realistic for me, whipping up a batch of these Nutella French Toast Roll-ups is easily achievable and still a deliciously decadent treat for the Nutella lover in your home.
(In fact, I kind of think these are even better than Nutella-filled crepes…)
Nutella French toast rolls feature soft slices of bread spread with a generous layer of chocolate-hazelnut filling, rolled tightly and dipped into a silky custard before hitting the pan. The result is crisp and golden on the outside, with a melted, truffle-like center that tastes like a cross between French toast and a filled crêpe. A dusting of cinnamon sugar adds a subtle crunch and warmth that balances the richness of the Nutella.
Serve them as a weekend brunch centerpiece, a kid-approved breakfast or a decadent snack with coffee.
French Toast Roll-up Variations:
- press some strawberries or another favorite fruit onto one edge of the Nutella-slathered bread before rolling them up (like we did with our Strawberry French Toast Roll-ups) – you can see a picture of how to do this in our recipe below, where my daughter added blueberries to one of our roll-ups
- make a decadent dessert version like our Cinnamon Bun French Toast Roll-ups
- or, for a lunch-inspired take: PB&J French Toast Roll-ups
- for a savory French toast roll-up, fill the center with cooked sausage and cheese (and maybe a bit of scrambled eggs, too)
- for a crepe-style twist, you can swap out the bread for flour tortillas (or use actual crepes)
How to store leftover French toast roll-ups: These Nutella French toast roll-ups can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days, or you can freeze in an airtight freezer container or zip-top freezer bags for up to 2 months. (This set of freezer containers is a crazy bargain.)
Can I make these French Toast Roll-ups ahead of time? Yes, you can assemble the roll-ups and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 12 hours before cooking. For longer storage, freeze them before dipping in the egg mixture—then just thaw slightly, dip, and cook as directed.
How do I prevent my French toast rolls from falling apart while frying? This can happen if the bread isn’t rolled flat enough or if too much filling is added. Roll the bread thin so it’s more flexible, and place strawberries in a single layer. Also, make sure the seam side of the roll is placed down in the pan first to “seal” it as it cooks.
How do I prevent French toast rolls from being soggy in the middle? Soggy centers usually mean the heat was too high, browning the outside before the inside fully cooked. Cook over medium heat, turning the roll-ups frequently, so they cook through evenly. You can also lightly press on them with a spatula while frying to help heat reach the center.
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Nutella French Toast Rolls Ingredients
- Sliced Bread, crusts trimmed
- Nutella
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Eggs
- Cream or Milk
- White Sugar, optional (can use cinnamon sugar as we did)
Scroll down to the printable recipe card for full measurements.
Tip: while you only need eggs and cream to make the French toast batter, it is infinitely better if you take the time add the cinnamon and vanilla.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Rolling Pin
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Cast Iron Skillet <– I love the versatility of a good cast-iron pan – you can make everything from eggs to dessert in them and they transition easily from the stove to the oven. This one is pre-seasoned and great for even heating
- Spatula
How to Make Nutella French Toast Rolls
Roll or press each slice of bread until flat and then spread a generous half Tablespoon of Nutella on the bread.
Roll the bread slice short end to short end.
Repeat with all slices of bread, using up all of the Nutella. (If desired, add a few berries to one end of the bread and roll up so that the berries are in the middle.)
Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a bit of butter or oil.
In a small bowl, whip together the french toast batter of eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and cream.
Dip each roll into the french toast batter and place 4-6 at a time in the frying pan, turning after 2 minutes to cook each side.
Remove to a plate and repeat with all remaining rolls.
If desired, sprinkle with the white sugar (or cinnamon-sugar) while the roll-ups are still hot.
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Nutella French Toast Rolls
Ingredients
- 12 slices bread, crusts trimmed
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons cream or milk
- 1 Tablespoons white sugar, optional (can use cinnamon sugar as we did)
Instructions
- Cut off the crusts of each slice of bread.
- Roll or press each slice of bread until flat and then spread a generous half Tablespoon of Nutella on the bread.
- Roll the bread slice short end to short end.
- Repeat with all slices of bread, using up all of the Nutella. (If desired, add a few berries to one end of the bread and roll up so that the berries are in the middle.)
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a bit of butter or oil.
- In a small bowl, whip together the french toast batter of eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract and cream.
- Dip each roll into the french toast batter and place 4-6 at a time in the frying pan, turning after 2 minutes to cook each side.
- Remove to a plate and repeat with all remaining rolls.
- If desired, sprinkle with the white sugar (or cinnamon-sugar) while the roll-ups are still hot.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 178mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 5g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
I hope your family loves these easy French toast roll-ups as much as mine does!
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