My pumpkin cheesecake french toast roll-ups are so easy to make, yet so decadent in flavor! Each bite encapsulates the warmth of pumpkin spice and the creamy richness of cheesecake, all wrapped up in a soft, golden french toast coating. These fall french toast roll-ups are perfect for baby led weaning and toddlers and you can serve them without added sugar for little ones under 2. Did I mention they're make ahead friendly too? Cook once and enjoy throughout the week!
These roll-ups are best to enjoy during the fall season. The combination of pumpkin and warm spices in the recipe complements the cozy and comforting atmosphere associated with autumn.
If you love these french toast roll-ups, you will love my easy banana pancakes.
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Ingredients
- Egg
- Pumpkin Puree
- Whole Milk or Milk of Choice
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 100% Whole Wheat Bread
- Whipped Cream Cheese
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Add your eggs, pumpkin puree, whole milk or milk of choice, vanilla extract, salt and pumpkin pie spice to a small container. Mix thoroughly with a whisk until everything is well combined.
- Remove the crusts off the side of each slice of bread using a sharp knife.
- Use a roller or your hands to flatten the bread and then add about 1 tablespoon of whipped cream cheese to each slice of bread and spread evenly.
- Roll your bread to make cream cheese roll-ups and then dip your bread into the pumpkin batter for a couple of seconds, making sure every part of the bread is covered in the batter. Remove and place on a plate.
- Place a medium pan on medium high heat and spray the french toast roll ups with some avocado oil. Once the pan is hot, add your french toast roll-ups and cook for 30-40 seconds on each side of the roll-up until the batter is cooked through on the outside and slightly browned. Serve immediately either on its own or with some powdered sugar, maple syrup or date syrup.
Hint: If you are making these ahead of time for the week, make sure they cool completely before storing in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Substitutions
If you are interested in making these pumpkin cheesecake french toast roll-ups but you have dietary restrictions, you can make the following substitutions:
- Whipped Cream Cheese - use regular cream cheese if you don't have whipped. You can also substitute for nut butter of your choice.
- Gluten-Free - use gluten-free bread to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Dairy-free- use a cashew based cream cheese and dairy-free milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
This recipe is already vegetarian and nut-free.
Variations
- Brown Sugar - use brown sugar instead of pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree to make a brow sugar and cream cheese French toast roll up.
This recipe is already baby led weaning, toddler and kid friendly.
Equipment
All you need to make these french toast roll-ups is a pan.
If you are interested in buying the small rolling pin I used in my reel, this is the one I have.
Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.
Storage
These make ahead french toast roll-ups can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze in an air-tight container or bag for up to 3 months.
Top tip
Make sure your bread is completely flattened before adding your cream cheese to ensure that it rolls up well.
FAQ
No this recipe is not gluten-free, but if you substitute for gluten-free bread instead of 100% whole wheat bread, this recipe can easily be modified to be gluten-free.
Unfortunately, no. But you can use a cashew based cream cheese and dairy-free milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
Yes! This recipe was created with convenience in mind and can be prepared ahead of time.
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-ups
Equipment
- 1 Small Roller Optional
- 1 Medium Pan
Ingredients
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Puree
- 3 tablespoons Whole Milk or Milk of Choice
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 4 Slices 100% Whole Wheat Bread
- ¼ Cup Whipped Cream Cheese
Instructions
- Add your eggs, pumpkin puree, whole milk or milk of choice, vanilla extract, salt and pumpkin pie spice to a small container. Mix thoroughly with a whisk until everything is well combined.
- Remove the crusts off the side of each slice of bread using a sharp knife.
- Use a roller or your hands to flatten the bread and then add about 1 tablespoon of whipped cream cheese to each slice of bread and spread evenly.
- Roll your bread to make cream cheese roll-ups and then dip your bread into the pumpkin batter for a couple of seconds, making sure every part of the bread is covered in the batter. Remove and place on a plate.
- Place a medium pan on medium high heat and spray the french toast roll ups with some avocado oil. Once the pan is hot, add your french toast roll-ups and cook for 30-40 seconds on each side of the roll-up until the batter is cooked through on the outside and slightly browned. Serve immediately either on its own or with some powdered sugar, maple syrup or date syrup.
- Hint: If you are making these ahead of time for the week, make sure they cool completely before storing in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
Substitutions
If you are interested in making these pumpkin cheesecake french toast roll-ups but you have dietary restrictions, you can make the following substitutions:- Whipped Cream Cheese - use regular cream cheese if you don't have whipped. You can also substitute for nut butter of your choice.
- Gluten-Free - use gluten-free bread to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Dairy-free- use a cashew based cream cheese and dairy-free milk to make this recipe dairy-free.
Variations
- Brown Sugar - use brown sugar instead of pumpkin pie spice and pumpkin puree to make a brow sugar and cream cheese French toast roll up.
Equipment
All you need to make these french toast roll-ups is a pan. If you are interested in buying the small rolling pin I used in my reel, this is the one I have. Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission if you choose to purchase through qualifying links.Storage
These make ahead french toast roll-ups can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze in an air-tight container or bag for up to 3 months.Top tip
Make sure your bread is completely flattened before adding your cream cheese to ensure that it rolls up well.Nutrition
Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
Hellen says
I made these for my toddler and let’s just say I ate a good amount myself and I couldn’t stop! My toddler gobbled them up too!