Easy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls made without vegan butter -- just simple oil-based dough that stays incredibly tender. These are completely vegan, nut-free, and perfect for holiday mornings or any cozy weekend bake.
Ingredients
- For the dough: 1 cup warm water (about 110 F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup unsweetened plant milk, room temperature
- 1/3 cup neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- For the filling: 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup neutral oil
- For the icing: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp plant milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1Activate the yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm water, granulated sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2Make the dough
Add plant milk and 1/3 cup oil to the yeast mixture. Add flour and salt, stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Knead in the bowl for about 5 minutes until smooth (dough will be soft and slightly sticky).
- 3First rise
Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 4Roll and fill
Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle. Brush the entire surface with the 1/4 cup oil, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- 5Shape the rolls
Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces (about 1 1/4 inches each). Place cut-side up in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan, spacing them evenly.
- 6Second rise and bake
Cover the pan with a towel and let the rolls rise for 30 minutes, until puffy and touching each other. Preheat your oven to 350 F. Bake the rolls for 25 minutes, until golden brown on top.
- 7Ice and serve
While rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tbsp plant milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Let rolls cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with icing while still warm. Serve immediately for the softest, gooiest texture.