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Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

One of the best vegan cinnamon rolls recipe filled with brown sugar and pecans! So irresistibly delicious!
Author : Aline Cueni
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Prep Time :25 minutes
Cook Time :20 minutes
Resting Time :1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time :2 hours 30 minutes
Servings : 12
Calories : 209kcal

Ingredients
 

Dough

Filling

Glace (optional)

  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • ½ tbsp dairy-free milk of choice or water

Instructions
 

Dough

  • Heat the dairy-free milk, butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a small saucepan or microwave until warm (not hot or boiling!). Stir until the butter is fully melted and the sugar dissolved.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour in the milk-butter-sugar mixture and knead for 5 minutes (with the dough hook attached) on low to medium speed until you have a smooth dough.
  • Grease a large bowl with one teaspoon olive oil, place the dough in it, cover with a damp kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.

Filling

  • Roughly chop and toast the pecans in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Line a round 9-inch cake or springform pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the dough on a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle (~8x12 inches | 20x30cm).
  • Evenly spread the dairy-free butter over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border on the long sides. Sprinkle with the sugar mixture, then with the pecans.
  • Roll it lengthwise into a tight log and cut into 8 equal pieces. Transfer into the prepared cake pan, cover with a damp tea towel, and let it rise for another 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 355°F (180°C).
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly!

Glace (optional)

  • Whisk powdered sugar and dairy-free milk in a small bowl and drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls.

Notes

Keeps fresh: Store leftovers in a sealed container at room temperature and eat within two days. Reheat in the microwave for warm cinnamon rolls.
Freeze: It’s best to freeze the freshly baked cinnamon rolls once cool in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Reheat: Place frozen in the cold oven and bake for 15 minutes at 355°F (180°C).
Pecans: Can be substituted with other nuts of your choice. 
Nut Allergy? Skip the pecans!
This recipe is inspired by "Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls" recipe by Epicurious.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg