PB&J French Toast Roll-ups
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A fun breakfast mash-up with classic peanut butter and jelly and French toast, today’s PB&J French Toast Roll-ups are like a stuffed French toast without all the extra work or extra slice of bread. These buttery, rich and lightly crispy French toast rolls are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts or a decadent lunch box treat.
Disclosure: I first shared this PB&J French Toast Roll Up recipe back in 2017 in a sponsored post from I created for Smuckers Jam and Jif Peanut Butter of 5 PB&J Breakfast recipes.
PB&J French Toast Rolls Recipe
We loved this recipe concept so much we have since created several different French Toast Roll-up recipes, so it only felt fitting to create a dedicated post just for this PB&J French Toast Roll recipe 8 years later to ensure that it got the flowers it deserved.
It’s a fun twist on a classic PB&J that works just as well for breakfast as it does for a sweet lunch box treat – and I love that it tastes just as good freshly made as it does reheated in the microwave or airfryer throughout the week, making it a great meal prep recipe to make mornings a bit easier.
If your child’s school is peanut-free, this recipe can be made with sunflower butter or just jam.
Another one of my favorite things about this recipe is that it’s super easy for kids to help make – or make independently, depending on whether or not they are ready to cook on the stove. Just to show you how easy it is to make, I’ll walk you through the steps quickly:
- Measure out and whip together the ingredients for the French Toast batter;
- Cut off the crusts on the bread;
- Roll the bread with a rolling pin to make it thinner;
- Spread peanut butter and jam on the bread;
- Roll the bread into a log;
- Dip the bread logs into the French toast batter;
- Cook in a preheated pan with melted butter.
Other than step 7, there’s not a single task that even a toddler can’t help with, making this a great way to get the kids in the kitchen helping and building up their kitchen confidence.
French Toast Roll-up Variations:
- swap out the jam for fresh strawberries like we did in our Strawberries & Cream French Toast Roll-ups
- swap out the cream cheese for a strawberry and Nutella French Toast Roll-ups
- for a prep-ahead version, use strawberry jam or strawberry cream cheese instead of fresh strawberries
- make a decadent dessert version like our Cinnamon Bun 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 PB&J 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.
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.
More Family-Friendly French Toast Recipes:
- Vanilla Bean French Toast
- French Toast Muffins
- Apple Cinnamon French Toast
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Baked French Toast
- Croissant French Toast
- Pumpkin French Toast
- Overnight French Toast Casserole from In the Kids’ Kitchen
- Pumpkin French Toast Sticks from The Soccer Mom Blog
Ingredients for Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Roll Ups
- Sliced bread, crusts trimmed
- Peanut butter
- Jam
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Eggs
- Cream or milk
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 PB&J French Toast Roll-ups:
Whisk together the cinnamon, vanilla, eggs and cream and set aside.
Roll or press each slice of bread until flat and then spread a generous half Tablespoon of peanut butter on the bread, then a half tablespoon of jam.
Roll the bread slice short end to short end.
Repeat with all slices of bread, using up all of the peanut butter and jam.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a bit of butter or oil.
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.
Serve warm.
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PB&J French Toast Roll-ups
Ingredients
- 12 slices bread, crusts trimmed
- 3 Tablespoons Jif peanut butter
- 3 Tablespoons Smucker's jam
- 1 Tablespoon butter, or more as needed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tablespoons cream or milk
Instructions
- Whisk together the cinnamon, eggs and cream and set aside.
- Roll or press each slice of bread until flat and then spread a generous half Tablespoon of peanut butter on the bread, then a half tablespoon of jam.
- Roll the bread slice short end to short end.
- Repeat with all slices of bread, using up all of the peanut butter and jam.
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat with a bit of butter or oil.
- 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.
- Serve warm.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 152Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 195mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 6gProtein: 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 this easy PB&J breakfast recipe as much as mine does!
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