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Vegan Cinnamon Rolls - Small Batch!

These soft and delicious vegan cinnamon rolls are the ultimate sweet treat - I guarantee no one will even know they are vegan! Making just 6 rolls, this small batch recipe creates big, soft, fluffy rolls with a gooey cinnamon sugar filling and finished with a sweet, simple icing.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6 rolls
Calories 329kcal
Author Sally

Ingredients

For the cinnamon roll dough:

  • 7 grams / 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar/granulated sugar
  • ½ cup dairy free milk warmed
  • 2 ¼ cups plain flour/all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup dairy free plain yoghurt
  • 2 tablespoons dairy free butter melted and cooled
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the cinnamon sugar filling:

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dairy free butter

For the icing:

  • ½ cup icing sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons dairy free milk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment fitted, combine the yeast, sugar, and warmed dairy-free milk. Stir gently and set aside for 5–10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes foamy.
  • To the bowl, add the plain flour and salt and begin mixing. Add the yoghurt, melted dairy-free butter, and vanilla extract. Mix on a low speed until the dough comes together. Continue to knead using the mixer for 5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead again by hand for another 5 minutes to form a smooth and elastic dough. Shape the dough into a ball and place it back into the bowl that has been lightly greased. Cover with a damp tea towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
  • Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for the filling. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface to a 20x30 cm rectangle. Spread the dairy free butter over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges, and evenly sprinkle over the cinnamon sugar mixture. Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough into six equal strips. Roll each strip into a tight spiral to form individual rolls. Arrange them in a lightly greased baking dish and cover with a damp tea towel. Set aside in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
  • When the rolls have 15 minutes to go in their rise, preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. While the rolls are baking, whisk together the icing sugar, dairy-free milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth icing. Adjust the milk to achieve your desired consistency.
  • Once the rolls have slightly cooled, drizzle the icing over the top and serve warm.

Notes

See the blog post for full step-by-step instructions, including all my tips for success, and make sure to read through the full recipe before starting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 170mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
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