The Easiest Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

The Easiest Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

The vegan cinnamon rolls you’ll make following this recipe are soft, fluffy, and packed with gooey cinnamon-sugar goodness that you will definitely love. Everything you love about the non-vegan cinnamon rolls and more is what you should expect from these vegan cinnamon rolls.

I created this recipe to be the most simplified and easy vegan cinnamon rolls recipe that would yield the best possible result. I’m a firm believer that going vegan shouldn’t mean lower quality in food we eat but rather better and more healthier foods.

To prove how simplified this recipe is, the dough for the cinnamon rolls is made from a few pantry staples, and after a couple of rises, you have a tender base ready to be filled with buttery cinnamon sugar. Once baked, the rolls turn golden and soft, with spirals that are perfectly sweet and warm all the way through. A quick drizzle of vanilla icing on top is the perfect finishing touch.

These vegan cinnamon rolls are perfect for a cozy weekend morning, brunch with your vegan friends. Whether you’ve been baking for years or you’re just getting started, this recipe is approachable and fun to make.

Anyway, let’s get into the recipe proper so you can start making your own vegan cinnamon rolls.

The Easiest Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

This is perhaps the easiest and possibly the best vegan cinnamon rolls recipe you could ever see on the internet. I created this recipe so as to help every vegan out there that wants to make some lovely cinnamons. With this recipe you can make the most enjoyable vegan cinnamons.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Rising Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 Rolls

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Vegan

Calories: 280

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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Dough:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other non-dairy milk
• ¼ cup vegan butter melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Filling:

• ⅓ cup vegan butter softened
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

Icing:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 –3 tbsp non-dairy milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Rolling pin
• 9x13 inch baking dish
• Whisk
• Sharp knife or floss for cutting rolls
• Clean towel or plastic wrap

Method

 

Activate the Yeast:

1. Warm the almond milk to about 100°F (warm but not hot). Add sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.

Make the Dough:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Pour in the activated yeast mixture, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add a bit more flour if sticky.

First Rise:

1. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Filling:

1. In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined.

Roll & Fill:

1. Punch down the dough and roll it into a 16x12 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly across the dough.

Roll & Slice:

1. Tightly roll the dough from the long edge to form a log. Cut into 12 even slices using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss.

Second Rise:

1. Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.

Bake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 22–25 minutes or until lightly golden.

Make the Icing:

1. Whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, and non-dairy milk until smooth. Adjust milk for desired thickness.

Glaze & Serve:

1. Let rolls cool slightly before drizzling with icing. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal

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