Strawberry Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups
Soft bread rolled with creamy Nutella and sweet strawberries, dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla French toast mixture, then cooked until golden and delicious. These Strawberry Nutella French Toast Roll-Ups are an easy, fun breakfast that tastes like a combination of French toast, stuffed pastries, and strawberry chocolate spread!
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Cutting Board
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Nonstick skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Plate
Ingredients
- For the Roll-Ups
- 8 slices white sandwich bread
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 cup fresh strawberries finely diced
- 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
- For the French Toast Coating
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the bread: Remove the crusts from each slice of bread. Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice until thin and easy to roll.
- Add the filling: Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of Nutella evenly over each slice of bread, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle diced strawberries over the Nutella.
- Roll: Starting at one end, tightly roll each slice of bread into a log. Set aside with the seam facing down.
- Make the French toast mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
- Dip the roll-ups: Quickly dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides. Do not soak them, or the bread may become difficult to handle.
- Cook: Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and the egg mixture is fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes total.
- Serve: Transfer the roll-ups to a plate and serve warm. Dust with powdered sugar and add fresh strawberries or a drizzle of Nutella if desired.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries: Choose strawberries that are sweet and ripe, but avoid overly juicy berries so the bread doesn't become soggy.
Don't overfill: Too much Nutella or strawberry filling can cause the roll-ups to burst while cooking.
Dip quickly: A quick coating in the egg mixture works best. Avoid soaking the bread.
Make them ahead: The roll-ups can be assembled a few hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to cook.
Topping ideas: Serve with powdered sugar, additional strawberries, whipped cream, maple syrup, or a drizzle of warmed Nutella.
Bread substitutions: Soft white sandwich bread works best, but brioche or Texas toast can also be used if flattened well.
For smaller servings: Cut each roll-up in half after cooking for easy serving, especially for kids.
Don't overfill: Too much Nutella or strawberry filling can cause the roll-ups to burst while cooking.
Dip quickly: A quick coating in the egg mixture works best. Avoid soaking the bread.
Make them ahead: The roll-ups can be assembled a few hours ahead and refrigerated until ready to cook.
Topping ideas: Serve with powdered sugar, additional strawberries, whipped cream, maple syrup, or a drizzle of warmed Nutella.
Bread substitutions: Soft white sandwich bread works best, but brioche or Texas toast can also be used if flattened well.
For smaller servings: Cut each roll-up in half after cooking for easy serving, especially for kids.