Peanut Butter Banana French Roll Toast

This was a pretty good quick and easy breakfast recipe to make.

May you please add the toppings and extras as an option in the grocery list? I love how you decorate the dishes and would love not to miss the chance to buy them. Also an option to share shopping list as a file for family members going to the shop.

Thank you

PUL Team - July 5, 2024, 8:36 p.m.

Hey Marlene, thanks for sharing the feedback! In the meantime, in case it helps, you can add the optional toppings to the grocery list by pressing into the grocery tab > clicking the grocery button at the top of the page > clicking the "+" button at the bottom of the screen > adding any items you'd like to the list.

As for sharing the list, you can do so by pressing into the grocery tab > clicking the grocery button at the top of the page or a recipe you'd like to share the list for > click the three dots in the top right corner > click "share list as text" > send the list as desired 🫶✨

Marlene G. - July 5, 2024, 9:35 p.m.

Ah perfect! Thank you for the answer

Ok these are soooo simple to make and great alternatives to pancakes. Perfect Sunday breakfast for kids.

Great work guys, this was really nice! When I dipped the bread into the batter it went super mushy and I thought maybe it wouldn’t work out… but when I put it on the pan and it started crisping up my fears dissipated! I substituted the coconut milk for oat milk, and didn’t have flax seeds so used oats instead. Also I used half the banana instead of a quarter, which I think worked really well.
Simple, and it tasted like pancakes!
P.s. would love to see a video of recipes from every country in the world, or perhaps how to pickle veg?
From Kalk Bay, South Africa

PUL Team - June 13, 2024, 11:13 p.m.

Hey there, Basha, thanks for sharing your experience with the french toast rolls. So glad it was enjoyed, and love the recipe requests. Sending lots of love to South Africa 🫶

One of my favourite breakfasts when I was younger was warm French toast with peanut butter slathered on top. Ever since going vegan, I’ve never even thought of having a vegan version of French toast. Tried this today (without flaxseed since I didn’t have any at home) and it was DELICIOUS!!! My pan had curved edges and was non stick and I had no issues with it sticking or falling apart. Wish I could post a picture of how yum it looked and how much more YUM it tasted! Such a simple, quick and delicious breakfast/snack!

PUL Team - May 27, 2024, 5:39 p.m.

Oh we're so thrilled to hear this, Sharvani! We'd love to see your creations on Instagram with the tag #pickuplimes or @pickuplimes. You can also join our PUL App discord to share pictures and get tips from other community members. If you'd like to join, click the "join discord server" button at the bottom of the Me tab 🥰✨

This was such a delicious deviation from traditional French toast in an unexpected way! This recipe makes enough batter for 8 rolls instead of 4. One thing to note though— you have to be really mindful of the toast rolls when cooking them on the stove. They easily stick to the pan, so you have to keep an eye on them the whole time.

PUL Team - May 7, 2024, 12:26 a.m.

Hey Alexis, thanks for taking the time to leave the review and feedback! In case it helps, we use thicker slices of bread to help it stay together better rather than sticking. This also might explain the serving size difference 🙂

Almost everything went wrong with this recipe lol. My coconut milk in the can refused to open, so I used almond milk. Swapped flax for chia then cinnamon for nutmeg. As for the bread I used buttermilk bread I think I rolled it out too thin though as it broke apart in the cooking process. I found that it also stuck to the pan a bit which made it harder to flip even though I used the amount of oil needed. I cooked for 5 minutes on each side and they turned out really crispy but still soft inside. After letting it cool I tried it out and it was good but I think it was a bit undercooked? I wasn't sure if it was the banana or I messed it up. Last thing I used 6 slices instead of four and still had a lot of the mixture left over as well.

PUL Team - March 30, 2024, 1:18 a.m.

Hey there, Alex, it sounds like you faced quite a few challenges! I suspect swapping coconut milk for almond milk might have affected the dish, as coconut milk's thicker consistency and higher fat content play a key role in the recipe's texture. For the bread, choosing a sturdier type next time might help prevent it from breaking apart, as softer bread like buttermilk might not hold up as well in the cooking process (of course, not rolling it too thin can also help). Even with the right amount of oil, some pans are more prone to sticking. A non-stick skillet or adding a bit more oil might help. Also, ensuring the pan is fully heated before adding the bread can reduce sticking. If the outside was crispy but the inside undercooked, adjusting the heat to a lower setting and extending the cooking time could help achieve a more even cook. I hope these tips help in case you decide to try the recipe again 🤗

The rolls were delicious but I think that the next time I will be making them I will try the more traditional way as they kind of broke apart in the pan... Taste matters more than appearance though so it goes in the favorites list~

PUL Team - March 18, 2024, 8:03 p.m.

Hey Chrysiida, so glad that the recipe was still enjoyed! In case it helps, using thicker slices of bread can help it stay together better 🤗

Another hit! Wow!

So easy to make and prep for breakfast during the week! Of course, eating these French rolls would be the best option, but they keep so well in a container placed the fridge. Had two rolls for breakfast together with stewed mango and raspberry that paired well with the coconut background flavour of the batter👌🏻

PUL Team - Feb. 7, 2024, 11:05 p.m.

Ooo that sounds absolutely incredible, Louise 🤌 so glad that the french roll toast was enjoyed!

Can't stop making these! 😍

Yum! My little ones helped me make these rolls this morning - and helped me devour them. Delicious! I didn't have the yeast or flaxmeal, but we did about a tablespoon of whole flax and then about half a tsp of chia seeds as well. Oh, and also used both peanut and almond butter.

PUL Team - Feb. 2, 2024, 6:30 p.m.

Aww love when the little ones can help out, Ashley! Thanks for sharing your twist with the french toast rolls 🤗

I tried making this but the bread tore when I tried to roll it up. I then didn’t finish the recipe and just ate it as a PB banana toast but I was sad that it didn’t work out. Any Ideas how I can make it work in the future? Maybe the bread was stale or something?

PUL Team - Jan. 4, 2024, 12:41 a.m.

Hey there, Celina, oh no! We're sorry to hear the rolling didn't go as planned. To avoid tearing, ensuring the bread is fresh and soft can help it squish well together. We want to bread flattened nicely but also not too thin so perhaps being a touch more gentle when rolling with the rolling pin can help reach this balance.

If the peanut butter layer is too thick, or if your peanut butter is naturally thicker or cold, this can also make the bread less flexible and more prone to tearing when rolled. You could thin the peanut butter with a splash of plant-milk or water. We hope this helps for now, and do let us know if you give the Peanut Butter Banana French Roll Toast another try 🤗

Very yummy and easy to make!!

My wife and I made this yesterday and loved it! We paired in with some raspberries on top and a little syrup and it was *chefs kiss*

Any replacement ideas for coconut milk? My kids just don’t like the smell of it. Will regular milk work just fine ?

PUL Team - Oct. 20, 2023, 7:27 p.m.

Hey Ratna, we've only used full-fat coconut milk for its creaminess and richness but imagine you could use an alternative plant-milk like soy or oat if you'd like. Since we only use plant-based products here at PUL we haven't tested it out with cows milk, but we hope you enjoy the french toast rolls if you give it a try 😊

This looks divine! Can anyone recommend a replacement for nutritional flakes? We don’t get these commonly at the stores where I live :(

PUL Team - Oct. 17, 2023, 1:02 a.m.

Hey Nish, the nutritional yeast adds a creaminess to the French toast rolls but isn't totally necessary. You can omit if you'd like 😊

Made this for breakfast and it was HEAVENLY. Definitely saving this recipe to use again. Used gluten free bread and it worked well! Was very sweet, so I think it will go into a special occasion category 😅

PUL Team - Oct. 1, 2023, 11:25 p.m.

Thanks for sharing your experience with this one, Erin, we're so glad it was enjoyed! You could decrease the syrup and omit the powdered sugar to make it less sweet if desired 🤗

Perfection!

It’s a very delicious and creative idea. I love how the banana melts into the bread, it’s such a warm wholesome breakfast for winter seasons.

PUL Team - Sept. 24, 2023, 2:46 a.m.

So thrilled it’s being enjoyed, Manu - thank you ✨🫶

Delicious, I tried to make it with homemade brioche. Five Star recommendation ☺️

This is such a more efficient and fun way to do French toast! They all fit together on a pan and can be cooked much faster PLUS adding the filling is even more exciting. I can imagine experimenting with other fillings and spreads. Yum!

PUL Team - Sept. 21, 2023, 9:47 p.m.

Yes it's become one of our favourites, Sarah! Let us know if you experiment with any fun fillings 🤗

Absolutely loved this! Quite easy to make and such full of flavor! The cook-along feature is also one of my favorite things from this app 🫶🏽

So tasty!! The melted banana taste so good 😋😋
It was just hard to pan without them breaking 😅 Maybe my bread was too thin and small.
But I really liked how crispy and soften it was 😍

Delicious and so easy! I didn’t have flax seeds so used chia seeds instead and it turned out great!

PUL Team - Sept. 11, 2023, 3:05 a.m.

Yay so happy to hear, O, thank you!

I took this to a picnic and it disappeared within 5min! Kids loved it, it’s a great finger food! Would recommend a good non-stick pan for grilling it.

Really liked the recipe and will definitely try this again. It was my first time making this so I had some difficulty in getting all the sides crunchy. I think with some trial and error I will get a hang of it but could you maybe share some tips?

PUL Team - Aug. 31, 2023, 9:13 p.m.

We're so glad you enjoyed this one, Jessi! To be honest, the exterior doesn't get all that crunchy, but to get it just subtly crispy, make sure the oil is adequately hot before adding the rolls, and try not to overcrowd the pan. Also, you can cook the rolls for slightly longer for a more golden texture 🙂

I don’t know how am i going to make time to try all of the recipes hahaha but I have to!!
This makes life fun but I also like it to have a little help! I’d love to have a week menú of breakie (+ snack) lunch and dinner already balanced by you !
Is hard to choose from a million recipes

PUL Team - Aug. 31, 2023, 9:08 p.m.

Aww we're so happy to hear the app and recipes are being enjoyed, Olivia! We'll look into some ways to highlight some of our favourite recipes 😎