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Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Cinnamon Rolls before icing
A quick and easy vegan version of the classic Cinnabon rolls!
Freya
4.43 from 7 votes
Prep 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 9" square baking dish, lightly greased

Ingredients

For the dough

  • 2 tsp Instant yeast
  • 1 cup Soy milk - warm
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 80 g Butter - vegan, melted
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ cup Yogurt - plain, vegan
  • 4 cups Flour - plain

Filling

  • ⅓ cup Butter - vegan, softened
  • 2 tbsp Cinnamon - powdered
  • 1 cup Brown sugar

For the Icing

  • 2 cups Icing sugar - confectioners, sifted
  • 4 tbsp Soya milk - or vegan milk of choice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 30 g Butter - vegan, melted
  • Lemon - zest only (optional)

Instructions

To make the dough

  • Place the warm milk and yeast in a large mixing bowl and allow the yeast to activate, 10 minutes or so.
  • Meanwhile whisk together the cooled, melted butter with the yogurt, sugar and salt.
  • Once the yeast is frothy and activated, mix in the butter/yogurt mixture with a wooden spoon.
  • Now beat in the flour, adding a bit more if necessary, to achieve a soft but kneadable dough.
  • Lightly knead the dough for 5 minutes then leave to rise in a lightly oiled mixing bowl for 2 hours.

To make the filling

  • Mix together the butter, sugar and cinnamon until you have a thick paste.

To make the Cinnamon Rolls

  • Once your dough has doubled in size, roll it out on a lightly floured work surface to approx 21" x 12" and is ¼" thick.
  • Spread the butter/cinnamon/sugar mixture evenly all over the dough, right up to the edges.
  • Now roll up the dough towards you, from the long edge, to make a swiss roll/jelly roll.
  • Cut into 8 equal pieces and place cut side up in your greased baking dish.
  • Cover and leave to rise for another 30 minutes. You can also clingfilm them and refrigerate overnight if you like.
  • Preheat oven to 180c.
  • Bake the rolls after their second rise for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Don't overbake as they will lose their lovely fluffy texture.
  • Once baked, remove from oven and leave to cool for about 10 minutes, then spread with vegan cream cheese icing.

To make the icing

  • Melt and slightly cool the butter.
  • Sift the icing sugar in a mixing bowl and add all the other ingredients, including the cooled, melted butter.
  • Whisk well until smooth then spread on cinnamon rolls.

Please note that where the recipe asks for milk, butter or yogurt, this refers to any plant-based version that you prefer.

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
624
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
46
mg
15
%
Sodium
 
421
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
190
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
108
g
36
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
62
g
69
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
637
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
106
mg
11
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.