Craving the comfort of cinnamon rolls but short on time? Dive into this 30-minute recipe for No-Yeast Apple Cinnamon Rolls! An irresistible fusion of gooey apple filling nestled in soft, golden rolls, without the fuss of yeast. Vegan-friendly and easily adapted for gluten-free needs, this is the no-yeast apple cinnamon delight your taste buds have been waiting for.
Have More Time on Your Hand?
Try our yeasted apple cinnamon rolls recipe here! They're vegan, can be made gluten-free, and due to the yeast and rising time, turn out fluffier than the no-yeast apple cinnamon rolls. Both versions of this recipe are delicious!
In a rush but craving a sweet treat? Dive into these Apple Cinnamon Rolls that are ready in just 30 minutes! Tailored for the vegan and gluten-free folks without compromising on taste or texture, these rolls offer the perfect bite of soft, golden dough with a gooey apple filling. Every bite is pure indulgence without the wait!
No-Yeast Apple Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients
- Dough:
- ¾ cup unsweetened milk, regular or non-dairy
- ½ cup melted butter, regular or non-dairy
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (I like Cup4Cup flour if making these gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt (only if using gluten-free flour)
- Apple Filling:
- 1 large honey crisp apple, sliced
- 6 tablespoon butter, divided, regular or non-dairy
- 1 ½ tablespoon cinnamon, divided
- ⅓ cup cane sugar, divided
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, regular or non-dairy
- 4 tablespoon butter, softened, regular or non-dairy
How To Make No-Yeast Apple Cinnamon Rolls
- Preheat & Prep: Set your oven to 350°F. Grease your favorite round baking dish.
- Apple Filling: On medium heat, melt 2 tablespoon butter in a saucepan. Add apples, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ cup sugar. Cook until apples are tender. Let it cool.
- Dough: In a bowl, mix milk, melted butter, and baking powder. Fold in flour to form a thick dough. If using gluten-free flour, incorporate the yogurt well.
- Assemble: Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Smear 4 tablespoon butter, then the apple mix. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon. Roll, cut into 8-9 pieces, and bake for 25-30 minutes. For extra golden tops, broil for 1-2 minutes. Cool briefly.
- Frosting: Whip together powdered sugar, cream cheese, and butter. Drizzle on rolls and serve warm!
Notes:
- Fancy a classic variant with yeast? Here's my Classic Vegan Apple Cinnamon Rolls recipe!
- Milk Choices: Use any non-dairy milk. Oat or almond milk is my go-to! Regular cow's milk works too if you're not on a dairy-free diet.
- Butter Substitutes: Any vegan/regular butter or even melted coconut oil can be used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store leftover no-yeast apple cinnamon rolls
We recommend storing leftover no-yeast apple cinnamon rolls in the fridge for 3-5 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving warm.
Do you have a classic no-yeast cinnamon rolls recipe without apples?
Yes! Click here for our famous no yeast cinnamon rolls!
No-Yeast Apple Cinnamon Rolls
This is a 30 minute, no-yeast and gluten-free version of my famous apple cinnamon rolls. This recipe is vegan, can be made gluten-free, and the result is the perfect batch of golden and buttery cinnamon rolls, loaded with gooey apple filling, that everyone in your home will love!
Ingredients
No-Yeast Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Rolls
- ¾ cup unsweetened milk regular or non-dairy
- ½ cup melted butter regular or non-dairy
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups regular or gluten free all purpose flour If you're gluten-free, I like Cup4Cup gluten-free flour in this recipe
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt regular or non-dairy
Apple Cinnamon Rolls Filling
- 1 large honey crisp apple, sliced
- 6 tablespoon butter, divided regular or non-dairy
- 1 ½ tablespoon cinnamon, divided
- ⅓ cup cane sugar, divided
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese regular or non-dairy
- 4 tablespoon softened butter regular or non-dairy
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Grease a round baking dish with non-stick spray
Making The Apple Filling
- Prepare the apple cinnamon filling by bringing a saucepan to medium heat on the stove. Add two tablespoon of the butter and melt. Once the butter has melted, add the apples, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ cup of the sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes - the apples should be tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
Making The Dough
- Mix the milk, melted butter, and baking powder together. Then, add the regular or gluten free flour until a thick dough forms. Add the yogurt if you used gluten free flour and use your hands it work it evenly into the dough.
- Place the dough onto a floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll it into a ? inch thick slab.
Assembling The Apple Cinnamon Rolls
- Spread the remaining 4 tablespoon of softened butter over the dough. Then evenly distribute the apple filling on top of the dough. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
- Use your hands to roll the slab of dough into a log. Cut the log into 8-9 pinwheels (about 2 inches thick) and place them into the round baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Option to broil for 1-2 minutes at the end to give them more color. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 2 minutes.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Use a hand whisk or electric hand mixer to mix the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and soft butter together to make the frosting. You may need to add 1 tablespoon of milk to thin out the frosting.
- Allow the apple cinnamon rolls to cool for two minutes and drizzle them with the cream cheese frosting. Serve warm.
Notes
Click Here for my Classic Vegan Apple Cinnamon Rolls made with yeast!
Q: Can this recipe be made with any non-dairy milk?
A: Yes, you can use any non-dairy milk in this recipe, but my preference is unsweetened oat or almond milk. If you're not dairy-free, you may also use regular cow's milk.
Q: What can I use in place of the vegan butter in this recipe?
A: I'd recommend using any vegan or regular butter (if you're not vegan) in this recipe. You may also use melted coconut oil for a healthier alternative.
Q: Do I have to make this recipe with gluten free flour?
A: Nope! You may use regular all-purpose flour if you are not gluten-free!
Nutrition
Serving: 1rollCalories: 486kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 4gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 5gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 817IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 1mg
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