December mornings have a special kind of magic — the soft chill in the air, the glow of holiday lights, and the comfort of a warm breakfast filling the kitchen. This vegan cinnamon roll french toast bake captures that feeling perfectly. It’s everything cozy wrapped into one dish: fluffy bread cubes soaked in spiced custard, swirled with cinnamon sugar, and baked until golden and soft on the inside. The aroma alone feels like a winter hug.

Holiday brunches are often underestimated, but they set the tone for the day — whether you’re celebrating with family, hosting friends, or enjoying a calm winter morning at home. This recipe is made for moments like that. It tastes like a mix between a cinnamon roll and classic french toast, giving you all the indulgence without the time-consuming steps of kneading, rolling, or shaping. Just mix, pour, bake, and enjoy.

Winter search trends consistently show spikes in cinnamon roll bakes, french toast casseroles, and easy holiday brunch recipes. People want warm comfort foods that require minimal hands-on time, especially during busy December mornings. This vegan version is rich, custardy, lightly sweet, and perfectly spiced — and completely dairy-free. It’s the kind of dish that looks impressive, tastes even better, and fits beautifully into holiday menus.

Whether you make it for Christmas morning, a winter weekend, or meal prep for a cozy breakfast all week, this recipe is guaranteed to become a seasonal favorite. Top it with a drizzle of icing or maple syrup, and every bite tastes like pure holiday warmth.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Gooey, cinnamon-swirled, bakery-style flavor
• Easy to assemble — perfect for holiday mornings
• Warm, soft, custardy texture without dairy
• Feels indulgent but uses simple ingredients
• Great for guests and brunch gatherings
• Works as overnight or same-day bake

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Vegan Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake (Cozy, Gooey & Perfect for the Holidays)

Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 40 mins Total Time 50 mins

Best Season: Winter

Description

This vegan cinnamon roll french toast bake is gooey, fluffy, and loaded with warm cinnamon-sugar flavor. A cozy holiday breakfast that takes minutes to assemble and bakes into golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Base

• 1 large loaf of stale bread (sourdough or French)
• 1½ cups cups plant milk
• ½ cup canned coconut milk or cream
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
• Pinch of salt

Cinnamon Swirl

• 3 tbsp melted vegan butter
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon

Icing (optional but amazing)

• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp 1–2 plant milk
• ½ tsp vanilla

Instructions

Step 1 — Prepare the bread

1. Cube the bread into 1-inch pieces and place into a greased baking dish.
   

Step 2 — Make the custard

1. Whisk plant milk, coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, flaxseed, and salt until smooth.
   

Step 3 — Pour custard over bread

1. Evenly saturate the bread cubes with the custard mixture.
   

Step 4 — Add the cinnamon swirl

1. Mix melted vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then drizzle over the top.
   

Step 5 — Bake until golden

1. Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes or until the top is set and lightly crisp.
   

Step 6 — Finish with icing

1. Drizzle icing over the warm french toast bake before serving.
   

Note

TIPS

• Use stale bread for the best texture
• For extra moisture, press bread lightly into the custard
• Add raisins, pecans, or apples for variations
• Make it overnight by soaking the bread in the fridge