Sink your teeth into these delicious vegan cinnamon rolls. They are soft, warm, and fluffy dough, filled with aromatic cinnamon sugar filling.
With the crisp outsides, chewy insides, and the flavor from caramelized brown sugar, every bite is sensational!
Cinnamon rolls are a timeless classic, it is a sweet indulgence that everyone will enjoy!
I would never turn down a freshly baked homemade cinnamon roll with icing glaze drizzled on the top. And to be honest, it’s very hard to stop at just one! 😁
This vegan recipe is too good not to try, you’ll be amazed. One thing I know for sure is your family and friends will love these rolls. And you can just sit back and lap up for the compliments!
Easy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls Recipe – Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These cinnamon rolls are really easy to make even for people without a stand mixer!
- The sweet and caramelized aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls will fill your home.
- You can serve this for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
- Great with a good cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients For Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
Dough:
- 1 tsp/3g instant yeast (yeast makes the dough rise)
- 2 tbsp/8g light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp/45ml coconut oil
- ½ cup/120ml oat milk, slightly warm*
- 1 ½ cup/180g all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp/2g coarse salt
Filling:
- 1 tbsp/15ml coconut oil
- 1 tbsp/6g ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup/70g packed light brown sugar
Pan Sauce (Glaze):
- 2 tbsp/30ml coconut oil
- 2 tbsp/30ml oat milk
- 1/3 cup/70g packed light brown sugar
How To Make Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
To Make The Dough:
- To make this recipe, get a large bowl and combine the brown sugar, oat milk, and yeast. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the flour and mix until you start to make the dough form.
- Add the oil to the flour and yeast mixture and mix it to completely form a soft dough. Lightly sprinkle flour on a clean flat surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes. until the dough becomes smooth and stretchy.
- Form the completed dough into a ball then place it in an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel. Set in a warm place and let the dough rise until it doubles in size, this may take about 1 hour.
Prepare The Pan Glaze:
- Grease an 8” x 8”/20cm x 20cm baking pan and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine coconut oil, oat milk, and brown sugar over medium heat.
- Cook and stir until all of the sugar is dissolved and the mixture becomes thick, syrupy, and bubbling. Cook for 15 more seconds before removing from heat. Pour into the base of the baking pan and swirl it around the pan to spread evenly.
To Make The Rolls:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon. Stir until evenly distributed. Set aside.
- Turn out the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a rectangle about the size of a piece of printer paper, about ½”/12mm thick.
- Brush the surface with 1 tablespoon or 15ml of melted coconut oil. Sprinkle the spiced sugar into an even layer over the surface, getting all the way to the edges.
- Starting on the short side, roll the dough up gently but tightly. Turn the dough so the seam is underneath.
- Cut the dough into 9 even segments (about 1”/2.5cm wide) with a very sharp knife. Place the rolls in the prepared baking dish so that they are evenly spaced.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth. Set in a warm place to rise again and allow the rolls to double in size (about 30 to 45 minutes). During the last rise, preheat the oven to 350°F/175 C.
- Once risen, remove the plastic and bake the cinnamon rolls for 22 to 25 minutes until just starting to go golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
What Are Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are typically made from a sweet, yeast-based dough that is rolled out into a thin rectangle, spread with a mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and butter, and then rolled up tightly into a log shape.
This log is then sliced into individual rolls, which are placed in a baking dish close together, so they touch as they rise and bake.
The rolls are often baked until they are golden brown and then topped with a sweet icing or glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, or cream, and sometimes a touch of vanilla extract.
This icing adds an extra layer of sweetness and flavor to the already decadent cinnamon filling.
They are known for their warm, comforting aroma and their soft, gooey, and slightly crispy texture.
This is a great recipe and is a popular breakfast pastry in many parts of the world, particularly in North America and Northern Europe.
History And Origin
Cinnamon rolls, as we know them today, are often associated with Sweden. In Sweden, they are called “kanelbulle” or “kanelbullar.”
The Swedish cinnamon roll, with its characteristic spiraled shape and cinnamon-sugar filling, is thought to have gained popularity in the 18th century.
Swedish immigrants brought their love of cinnamon rolls to the United States and other parts of the world. Over time, cinnamon rolls became a beloved pastry in many Western cultures, with variations and regional twists added to the recipe.
Today, cinnamon rolls are enjoyed in numerous countries and come in various styles. Some are small and bite-sized, while others are large and gooey.
In North America, they are often served with cream cheese frosting, while in other places, they might have a simple powdered sugar glaze.
Tips Variations, And Substitutions
🥧 Vegan cream cheese frosting – You can add this to your cinnamon rolls to have a creamy and tangy element. This will also add a different layer of sweetness.
🥧 Melted vegan butter – Instead of oil, you can use melted butter to make the dough or the pan glaze. This will add a nutty, buttery profile to your cinnamon rolls. Or you can spread the softened vegan butter on hot cinnamon rolls for a super easy breakfast or brunch.
🥧 Pumpkin pie filling – You can use store-bought pumpkin pie filling to make pumpkin cinnamon rolls. It has an earthy-sweet taste that will go well with our base recipe. This is great for Thanksgiving or Halloween gatherings this fall.
🥧 Almond milk – You can use this in place of the oat milk. Note that almond milk has a nutty flavor and will change the taste of dough and glaze.
🥧 Gluten-free flour – You can use almond flour or find gluten-free all-purpose flour to make cinnamon rolls fit your special diet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Change the all-purpose flour into something like buckwheat flour to fit your gluten-free diet. Note that some varieties can alter the taste of the pastry.
If you are short on time you can follow the recipe notes on how to make these cinnamon rolls ahead of time. But Aside from waiting for the dough to rise, yes this recipe only takes about 1 hour to make.
You can serve these sweet vegan cinnamon rolls for breakfast, brunch, during coffee or tea time as a snack, during parties, and during family gatherings.
