Tasty Tuesday - Roll Ups

I was introduced to the delicious roll ups last week in dessert form.  After enjoying Penne Pomo and  a glass of wine with a few girlfriends, one of them offered to make Nutella Roll Ups.  Of course we said yes. Paired with a cup of coffee and great conversation, these were the perfect end to the evening.

After talking about other possible ways to prepare these for dessert, I got to thinking about making them for the kids for breakfast, or dinner as was the case tonight.  They can be filled with peanut butter, cream cheese, jams, veggies, even meats.  The possibilities are endless.

I decided to try a few different variations tonight.  Peanut butter, bananas and honey, cream cheese and blueberries and cream cheese and strawberries.  All three were a huge hit! There wasn't a single bite left.

I'm going to write out a kid friendly and a dessert version.  The only difference is what you put in them and that you don't roll the kid friendly one in sugar. 

Peanut Butter, Banana and Honey Roll Ups

High quality sandwich bread

Peanut butter

Honey

1/3 banana sliced thin

Cinnamon

Butter

1. Cut crust off bread.  Roll bread with a rolling pin until it is thin and approximately 1 1/2 times original size.

2. Spread on peanut butter and top with banana slices.  Drizzle with honey. Roll up bread.

3. Melt butter, enough to coat bottom of pan, in a saute pan or skillet on medium heat. Lightly brown roll up on both sides.

4. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve warm.

Nutella Roll Up

High quality sandwich bread

Nutella

Cinnamon

Sugar

Butter

1. Cut crust off bread.  Roll bread with a rolling pin until it is thin and approximately 1 1/2 times original size.

2. Spread on Nutella. Roll up bread.

3. Melt butter, enough to coat bottom of pan, in a saute pan or skillet on medium heat. Lightly brown roll up on both sides.

4. Make a cinnamon and sugar mixture and roll cooked roll up in mixture.  Serve warm. 

Notes:  When using fruit, cut into into small pieces.  I tried mashing the strawberries and it created too much juice and a soggy roll up.  It still tasted good and the kids ate it up.  I used Aunt Millie's Oatmeal & Honey Nut bread which added a nice textural aspect. 

If anyone makes a variation that turns out really well, please share.  I can always use more ideas when it comes to feeding the kids, or me for that matter. Happy cooking!