Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Hawaiian Roll French Toast
The magic of this lemon ricotta stuffed Hawaiian roll French toast lies in its contrast of flavors and textures. The bright, zesty lemon pairs perfectly with the creamy ricotta filling, all nestled inside pillowy Hawaiian rolls. A refreshing twist on your traditional French toast, this recipe brings together the sweetness of Hawaiian rolls with a vibrant citrus kick.
Servings: 2
Calories: 319.6kcal
Ingredients
Filling:
- 124 g Low Fat Ricotta (H-E-B)
- 28 g Nonfat Greek Yogurt (Siggi’s)
- 15 g Unflavored Whey Casein Protein Powder (Naked Nutrition)
- 16 g Zero Calorie Sweetener (H-E-B)
- 1 tsp Lemon Zest
- ½ Lemon (juiced)
French Toast:
- 6 Hawaiian Rolls (Better Brand)
- 1 Large Brown Egg (Vital Farms)
- 60 ml Unsweetened Protein Plant Milk (Good Karma)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Cooking:
- 7 g Salted Butter (Vital Farms)
To Serve:
- Powdered Sugar
- 30 ml Sugar Free Syrup (Mrs Butterworths)
Instructions
Filling:
- Add all your ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.124 g (0.5 cups) Low Fat Ricotta, 28 g (2 tbsp) Nonfat Greek Yogurt, 15 g (1.5 tbsp) Unflavored Whey Casein Protein Powder, 16 g (4 tsp) Zero Calorie Sweetener, 1 tsp Lemon Zest, 1/2 Lemon
- Then grab each Hawaiian roll and use a knife to cut a slit in the middle of each. You don’t want to cut through and through but cut a pocket in the middle for the filling.6 Hawaiian Rolls
- Add your filling to a piping bag or injector and fill each roll. You’ll have plenty left over so keep those as a dip on the side!
- Lay them all out onto a tray and add to your freezer to let them set for 10 minutes.
French Toast:
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, whisk together your egg, milk, and vanilla.1 Large Brown Egg, 60 ml (0.25 cups) Unsweetened Protein Plant Milk, 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Once your rolls have set, dip each into your French toast mixture but don’t over soak.
- Coat a pan with your butter and heat on medium heat. Then add your French toast rolls and let them cook until golden brown on all sides. Repeat until all are cooked.7 g (0.5 tbsp) Salted Butter
To Serve:
- Serve your rolls with some powdered sugar and a drizzle of syrup.Powdered Sugar, 30 ml (2 tbsp) Sugar Free Syrup
- Dip each bite into your side of filling and enjoy!
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
319.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
11.7
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
4.6
g
29
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
133.2
mg
44
%
Sodium
867
mg
38
%
Potassium
88.5
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
57.9
g
19
%
Fiber
33.5
g
140
%
Sugar
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
40.5
g
81
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.