Description
Soft, pillowy vegan cinnamon rolls with a rich cashew glaze and maple-cinnamon filling. These make-ahead friendly rolls are perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm plant-based milk (oat or soy)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (avocado or light olive)
- 2 ½ to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup softened vegan butter
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water)
- 3–4 tablespoons maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm plant-based milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, passing the windowpane test. Add more flour if too sticky.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover with cling wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Punch down dough and roll into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread softened vegan butter over the surface.
- Sprinkle with maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While rolls bake, soak cashews in hot water for 20 minutes. Drain and blend with maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Let rolls cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with cashew glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
Ensure milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing yeast. Soaking cashews is essential for a creamy glaze. Rolls can be made ahead by refrigerating dough after first rise. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze baked rolls (without glaze) for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 52
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: vegan cinnamon rolls, maple cinnamon rolls, cashew glaze, fall baking, vegan breakfast, easy vegan recipes, make-ahead brunch