Description
Enjoy a fluffy and sweet breakfast with this Hawaiian Roll French Toast recipe. Soft, pillowy Hawaiian rolls soaked in a creamy custard with plant-based milk and natural spices, complemented by smoky turkey bacon and drizzled with natural maple syrup. This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, ideal for easy weekend mornings or special occasions, with versatile options to customize toppings and maintain a light, plant-based profile.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 6 Hawaiian rolls, sliced in half horizontally
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (natural)
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Protein
- 8 slices smoked turkey bacon
Cooking and Toppings
- 2 tbsp plant-based butter
- Maple syrup (natural), for drizzling
- Natural gelling agent, optional for fruit compote
Instructions
- Prepare the Custard: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, plant-based milk, vanilla extract (natural), cinnamon (natural), and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) until smooth and fragrant. This custard will soak into the Hawaiian rolls, blending all the flavors beautifully.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp and golden. Remove the bacon and set aside on paper towels to drain any excess fat.
- Soak the Hawaiian Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Dip each half into the custard mixture, allowing the bread to absorb the liquid without becoming overly saturated.
- Cook the French Toast: Heat plant-based butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place the custard-soaked roll halves cut-side down first in the skillet. Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from heat once both sides are perfectly browned.
- Assemble and Serve: Layer the cooked smoked turkey bacon inside the roll halves or serve on the side. Drizzle with natural maple syrup or top with a homemade fruit compote prepared using a natural gelling agent for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Let the Hawaiian rolls soak in the custard just enough to absorb flavor without becoming soggy.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning while ensuring the inside cooks through.
- Use fresh Hawaiian rolls for the best texture and sweetness.
- Enhance flavors with a natural gelling agent fruit compote instead of store-bought syrups.
- Cook turkey bacon last if you want it warm and crispy on top when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll half with bacon
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Hawaiian roll French toast, plant-based French toast, breakfast, sweet and savory, turkey bacon, dairy-free