Ingredients
- Dough:
- 4 ¼ cups (530g) bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups (315g) warm dairy-free milk
- ½ cup (115g) vegan butter, room temperature
- 3 tbsp (40g) granulated sugar, brown or coconut sugar
- 2 ½ tsp instant dry yeast
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter)
- Apple Cinnamon Filling:
- ⅔ cup (125g) packed brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ⅓ cup (75g) vegan butter, softened
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 medium apples (~360g), finely chopped
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- ⅔ cup (160g) vegan cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup (55g) vegan butter, room temperature
- 1–2 cups (100g–200g) powdered sugar, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine all dough ingredients. Mix and knead for at least 5 minutes until a smooth, tacky dough forms. Adjust with more milk or flour if needed.
- Place the dough in a clean bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to form a smooth paste. Set aside.
- Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 14×17-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling over the dough and sprinkle with chopped apples.
- Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a log. Slice into 12 rolls using a sharp knife or floss.
- Arrange the rolls in the prepared pan. Cover and let rise again for 1 hour, or until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and springy when gently pressed.
- For the frosting, mix all frosting ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Adjust sweetness and texture as needed.
- Let the rolls cool, then spread the cream cheese frosting over the top. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use spreadable vegan margarine or coconut oil in place of vegan butter, but adjust milk and salt accordingly.
- For active dry yeast, proof it in warm milk with a pinch of sugar before using.
- For a gooey texture, pour ½ cup warm vegan heavy cream over rolls before baking.
- If cream cheese is unavailable, make vanilla buttercream or use maple syrup glaze instead.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 1–2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
