Description
Indulge in these soul-warming Vegan Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a plant-based twist on a classic Austrian pastry. These rolls feature a tender, pillowy dough swirled with a fragrant mixture of cinnamon, sugar, and tart, fresh apple cubes. Perfectly moist and free of any dairy or eggs, they offer a comforting, nostalgic experience that balances the earthiness of spice with the brightness of fruit. Ideal for slow Sunday mornings, these rolls bring the spirit of traditional baking into a modern, mindful kitchen.
Ingredients
500g all-purpose flour
7g dry yeast
50g sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
250ml plant-based milk (warmed)
80ml rapeseed oil or softened vegan butter
2 tablespoons rapeseed oil or softened vegan butter (for filling)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
Extra vegan butter for brushing
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and vanilla sugar.
Add the warmed plant-based milk and 80ml of oil or vegan butter to the dry ingredients and knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
Roll the risen dough out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
Brush the surface with 2 tablespoons of oil or vegan butter.
Evenly sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar mixture over the dough.
Distribute the finely diced apples across the filling.
Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into equal-sized rolls.
Place rolls in a baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Brush the tops with a little extra vegan butter and bake until golden brown and fragrant.
Notes
Ensure your plant-based milk is warm to the touch but not boiling to avoid killing the yeast. If the dough is too sticky while kneading, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until manageable. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg