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.
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.
Cube the bread into 1-inch pieces and place into a greased baking dish.
Whisk plant milk, coconut milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, flaxseed, and salt until smooth.
Evenly saturate the bread cubes with the custard mixture.
Mix melted vegan butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then drizzle over the top.
Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes or until the top is set and lightly crisp.
Drizzle icing over the warm french toast bake before serving.