Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups

Name: Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup milk; ¼ cup heavy cream; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 12 sandwich bread slices ((I use Whole Wheat by Pepperidge Farms)); Nutella; 4 tablespoons butter (divided); ¼ cup vanilla sugar (or you can use powdered sugar)

by Katerina

5 from 1 vote

Mar 20, 2013, Updated Mar 30, 2022

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These easy French toast roll-ups are a fun sweet breakfast ready in 15 minutes! They’re stuffed with chocolate hazelnut spread and dusted with sugar, and you can customize the fillings any way you’d like.

For a more traditional French toast recipe, try my pumpkin French toast. I also have a recipe for the BEST blueberry crepes!

A stack of eight French toast roll-ups on a plate on top of a marble counter

I bet you’re going to have to make a double batch of these Nutella French toast roll-ups. If you don’t, you’ll probably need to get up halfway through breakfast to whip up some more. Luckily, it takes only 15 minutes! It’s simply impossible to resist melty chocolate hazelnut spread wrapped up in soft, sugary French toast. This post may say there are three roll-ups in one serving, but I have to be honest with you, no one in my family stops there. I could eat all 12 of them myself without the competition!

Why I Love These French Toast Roll-Ups

The perfect sweet treat. These roll-ups put a fun and easy spin on your usual French toast. They’re perfectly sweet, with gooey Nutella and a dusting of sugar. Forget breakfast, you’ll want to enjoy these roll-ups as your nightly dessert topped with a scoop of ice cream!
Customizable. I’ve adapted this recipe with so many fillings! Instead of Nutella, fill these French toast roll-ups with peanut butter, chocolate sauce, strawberry jam, or chocolate chips and crushed nuts. I include some of my favorite variations further on.
Quick and easy. You can make these roll-ups in 15 minutes from a loaf of sandwich bread. They’re great for busy mornings, and everyone loves them.

A tub of Nutella, a glass of milk, vanilla sugar and the rest of the ingredients arranged on and around a fancy platter

What You’ll Need

The credit for these babies belongs to my mother-in-law, who watched me wolf down half the batch when I tried them at her house in Macedonia. Here are some notes on the ingredients. Scroll down to the recipe card after the post for a printable list with the full recipe details.

Milk – Any kind you have in your fridge will do.
Heavy Cream – This adds moisture and also makes your French toast get nice and golden brown. If you don’t have heavy cream, extra milk works, too.
Egg – To help infuse the liquids into the bread.
Pure Vanilla Extract – Using a high-quality extract will give you the best possible flavor.
Sandwich Bread – I use Pepperidge Farms’ classic whole wheat bread. Any loaf will do, as long as the slices are soft and pliable enough to roll out flat.
Nutella – Or another brand of chocolate hazelnut spread.
Butter – Salted or unsalted. Butter prevents the French toast from sticking to your frying pan, and it also adds flavor. You could also use your preferred cooking oil.
Vanilla Sugar – You can use powdered sugar instead, but I highly recommend vanilla sugar if you can get your hands on it!

How to Make Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups

This is definitely one of the easiest French toast recipes of all time. Let’s dive in!

A flattened slice of bread on a parchment-lined cutting board beside a wooden rolling pin — 1. Roll the bread slices flat.

Three flattened pieces of bread with chocolate hazelnut spread on each one — 1. Roll the bread slices flat.

Make the custard. First, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla in a bowl.
Prepare the bread. Next, trim the crusts off the bread slices. Using a rolling pin, roll out the slices as flat as possible. I usually aim for the thickness of a crepe.
Roll them up. Spread Nutella over one of the flattened slices, roll it up, and lightly pinch the seam to secure the roll-up. Repeat with the remaining bread.
Dip and cook. One at a time, dip the roll-ups into the egg mixture and place them into a hot frying pan with melted butter. Fry the roll-ups over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side, until they’re golden brown. You’ll likely need to do this in batches.
Coat in sugar. Afterward, pour the vanilla sugar into a shallow dish. Roll the cooked roll-ups into the sugar to coat. Or, you can dust them with powdered sugar. Serve with a good drizzle of maple syrup and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

Remove the crusts (or don’t). Whether or not you cut the crusts off your bread is up to personal preference. It doesn’t make a huge difference, so sometimes I’ll leave them on. Just do you!
Work in batches. Unless you have a huge frying pan, it’s best to cook your roll-ups in separate batches. Overcrowding the pan will make it more difficult to flip them.
Serve immediately. These roll-ups are best when they’re fresh, so go ahead and serve them as soon as they’re finished.

A close-up shot of Nutella-stuffed French toast on a plate with fresh blueberries

Variation Ideas

There’s more than one way to fill a French toast roll-up! This recipe is super easy to customize depending on what you’re craving in the morning. These are some different fillings to try:

Jam, jelly, or fruit preserves. Fill these roll-ups with strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, or apricot jam, or any preserves you have in the pantry. Store-bought or homemade!
Cinnamon sugar. Instead of vanilla sugar, roll your fried French toast roll-ups in cinnamon sugar. It’s easy to make by combining granulated sugar with a little ground cinnamon.
Strawberries and cream. Spread the bread slices with cream cheese and layer over fresh strawberry slices. Make sure to cut the strawberries nice and thin.
Nut butter. Swap Nutella for peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, or any nut butter you’d like. You can also fill these roll-ups with cookie butter, like Biscoff!

Nutella French toast roll-ups topped with powdered sugar on a plate with a raised rim

What to Serve with French Toast Roll-Ups

These roll-ups will go great with all of your favorite French toast fixings, like maple syrup, whipped cream, and fresh fruit (the works). If you want to make it a full breakfast, I suggest serving these with something savory, like hard-boiled eggs or a bacon and egg bake with a side of cheesy hash browns to balance out the sweetness. If I’m having breakfast on the go, I’ll wash down my French toast with an immunity-boosting smoothie!

A plate full of Nutella roll-ups with a glass of milk, a bottle of Nutella and a few slices of bread in the background

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Refrigerate. We hardly ever have leftover French toast roll-ups in our house! But if you find yourself too full to finish them, refrigerate extras in an airtight container. They’ll last for 2-3 days in the fridge.
Reheat. Reheat them in the microwave, or on the stove if preferred.

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