These French toast rollups are whatever you want–or need–it to be: a monte cristo sandwich for infants, the always solution to the inevitable “what the heck should I make my kid for ___ [breakfast/lunch/dinner]?” moment. It’s the Manhattan real estate equivalent of French toast: we’re maximizing every square inch to pack in nutrition and nourishment.
Like so much on this website, a stuffed french toast is but a canvas or a map–pretty much anything in your fridge or pantry can go in here. Indeed, the “Adapt” component following the recipe offers an excellent savory option, particularly if you’ve made salmon recently; nearly all leftovers, in fact, are going to work well here. Meatball parm, ham and cheese, the vegetables your kid rejected last night–I’ve tried it all inside; all have worked. Just be sure and follow the template: flatten the bread, cover with a spread or melty cheese, and get your condiments inside (the better to make it appear like something else).
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Roll 'em and whee with these hybrid french toast/crepes breakfast that toddlers can help put together. Anything goes here: go sweet, as this one does, with bananas and peanut butter; go savory, with whatever leftovers, deli meats, and/or protein your kid refuses to eat; go seasonal, with whatever fruit or veggie is most fresh. Just be sure and follow the template: flatten the bread, cover with a spread or melty cheese, and get your condiments inside (the better to make it appear like something else).
A quick diagonal slice or two will cut the sandwich into a nice handheld. But my kiddo likes to grab the whole roll and eat it straight–nothing stopping you from doing the same!
f you’re making one of these for yourself, too, two options to zhush it up for an adult palate: 1) I love a little fresh basil in the mix here–helps the sandwich punch above its weight; 2) a drizzle of honey in the banana-peanut butter version also adds some love.
You can also go the savory route with ease: start with teh same cream cheese spread over the bread, then add thinly sliced cucumbers, shards of spinach, and/or crumbled salmon (optional); add any seasonings you and/or your kiddo like. Roll up per the recipe above and cook the same way. Presto: lunch!
Brad (the Dad) is the founder and Chief Recipe Officer of New Dad's Kitchen. His own cooking/feeding journey started humbly during his son's infancy, preparing and managing his son's bottle intake in order to support his wife; it has since blossomed into a full-on passion to feed his child and family delicious and healthy meals that can satisfy both a toddler and his very tired parents.
