Succumb to the allure of our Vegan Maple Cinnamon Rolls – a melody of sweet maple, aromatic cinnamon, and luscious glaze. This soft, golden dough encapsulates the heartwarming essence of the holidays in every bite. Paired with a rich maple glaze, these cinnamon rolls are easy-to-make showstoppers, ensuring a memorable breakfast or dessert. Dive into this vegan treat and watch them become a festive tradition!
Two Versions of This Recipe
Dive into the world of Maple Cinnamon Rolls with not just one, but two fabulous versions to choose from! Whether you're in the mood for the classic, yeast-based delight that rises to fluffy perfection or seeking a quick, no-yeast alternative that delivers instant gratification, we've got you covered. Both variants offer the same beloved flavors of aromatic cinnamon, rich maple, and buttery dough, ensuring a sweet treat regardless of the path you choose. So, are you team classic or team quick? Either way, mouthwatering Maple Cinnamon Rolls await!
Classic Maple Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients
For the yeasted version of this recipe, here is what you will need! The yeasted version (pictured) will take you about two hours but the maple cinnamon rolls will rise to fluffy perfection. This is our preferred method.
For The Dough
- 1 cup warm almond milk (alternatives: oat milk or regular dairy milk)
- ¼ cup melted butter (regular, vegan, or even coconut oil works)
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon non-dairy yogurt (needed only if opting for gluten-free flour)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free. For GF: King Arthur Measure for Measure is our top pick.)
For The Filling
- ⅓ cup softened butter (Your choice: regular or vegan)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For The Maple Glaze
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon melted vegan butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup powdered sugar (optional, for a thicker glaze)
Yeasted Maple Cinnamon Roll Instructions
Dough Prep: Begin by blending the warm almond milk, velvety melted vegan butter, aromatic maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. For yeast activation, sprinkle active dry yeast atop the mixture, give it a gentle mix, and let it bloom for about 10 minutes.
Dough Formation: Incorporate the flour gradually, ensuring a smooth dough consistency. For those going gluten-free, fortify your dough with non-dairy yogurt, kneading it in to grant elasticity. Note: If you're using regular all-purpose flour, bypass the yogurt.
Dough Rise: Shape your dough into a round ball and ensconce it with plastic wrap or a kitchen cloth, letting it rest and rise for an hour. A pro tip: Position the dough atop an oven set to 350°F to expedite the rising process. Remember, gluten-free enthusiasts might notice a subtle rise difference.
Maple Glaze Crafting: As your dough takes its time, whisk together the pure maple syrup, melted butter, and a splash of vanilla. If you're in the mood for a thicker glaze, blend in powdered sugar until smooth. Reserve this glaze for the grand finale.
Dough Rolling: After an hour's rise, roll out the dough on a flour-dusted surface to about ¼-inch thickness, aiming for an oval or rectangle shape. For those on the gluten-free path, your dough might be a tad drier. Layer the dough with softened butter, followed by a generous sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon.
Preheat: Get your oven ready by setting it to a toasty 350°F.
Shape & Second Rise: Roll up your cinnamon-infused dough into a log, segmenting it into roughly 10 enticing pinwheels. Nestle these in a baking dish, ensuring they're snug but not squished. Drape with a cloth or plastic wrap, giving them another 30 minutes of rise time. A heads-up for gluten-free bakers: your rolls may not puff up as much but promise uncompromised flavor!
Baking & Glazing: Let these rolls bake to golden perfection for 30-35 minutes. As they bake, revisit your maple glaze, giving it another whisk. Once baked, let them cool slightly before cascading with your glaze.
Shortcut Version (No-Yeast, 30 Minute Recipe)
Quick Maple Cinnamon Roll Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsweetened oat or almond milk (dairy milk's good too)
- ½ cup melted butter (regular or vegan)
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cup all-purpose flour (regular or gluten-free, as per preference)
- 1 tablespoon yogurt (regular or non-dairy, required only with gluten-free flour)
For the Maple Cinnamon Roll Filling:
- ⅓ cup softened butter (Your choice: regular or vegan)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the Decadent Maple Glaze:
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon melted vegan butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup powdered sugar (optional, for a thicker glaze)
No-Yeast Maple Cinnamon Roll Instructions
- Begin Baking: Kick off your baking session by preheating your oven to a crisp 400°F.
- Dough Creation: Blend together ¾ cup of almond milk, ½ cup of luscious melted vegan butter, and 1 ½ teaspoon of baking powder. Progressively mix in the 2 cups of your chosen flour – be it regular or the gluten-free all-purpose kind. If you've gone the gluten-free route, knead in the non-dairy yogurt using your hands for added dough elasticity.
- Rolling the Dough: Transfer your dough onto a surface generously dusted with flour. Dust the dough's top a bit more, then use a rolling pin (also floured) to spread it out into a ¼-inch-thick rectangle. Now, for the sweet part – layer it with softened vegan butter and a sprinkle each of brown sugar and aromatic cinnamon.
- Pinwheel Formation: Roll up the dough gently to form a log. Segment this log into 10-12 delightful pinwheels and arrange them in a greased round baking dish.
- Baking: Nestle your rolls into the oven for around 20 minutes. For an added golden hue, consider broiling them briefly for 1-2 minutes.
- Glazing: While those rolls bake and fill your kitchen with mouth-watering aromas, whisk up your maple glaze. Once the rolls have had a moment to cool post-baking, drench them in this sweet glaze.
Other Cinnamon Roll Recipes
Classic Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
No-Yeast Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Maple Glazed Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Maple Cinnamon Roll Dough - Preferred
- 1 cup warm (not hot) almond milk oat milk or regular dairy milk will also work
- ¼ cup melted regular or vegan butter
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon non dairy yogurt only needed if using gluten-free flour
- 2 ½ cups regular all purpose flour or 2 cups gluten free all purpose flour If gluten-free, I recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour. Please don't substitute any other flour such as almond flour, baking flour, etc.
Quick No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls - 30 Minute Version
- ¾ cup regular unsweetened oat or almond milk regular dairy milk will also work
- ½ cup melted regular or vegan butter
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cup regular or gluten-free all purpose flour If gluten-free, I recommend King Arthur Measure for Measure gluten-free flour. Please don't substitute any other flour such as almond flour, baking flour, etc.
- 1 tablespoon regular or non-dairy yogurt only needed if using gluten-free flour
Maple Cinnamon Roll Filling
- ⅓ cup softened regular or vegan butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Maple Glaze
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon melted vegan butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup powdered sugar optional
Instructions
Classic Maple Cinnamon Roll Instructions - Preferred
- Prepare the dough by mixing the warm almond milk, melted vegan butter, maple syrup, and salt. Sprinkle the active dry yeast evenly across the top of the mixture, stir gently, and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Add the flour and mix until a dough forms. If using gluten free flour, add the non dairy yogurt to the dough and use your hands to work it into the dough. This makes the gluten free dough more elastic so that it holds together better while rolling. If you are using regular all purpose flour, you don't need to add yogurt to your dough.
- Form the dough into a round mound and cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel. Allow it to sit for an hour. I like to sit my bowl on top of an oven preheated to 350. The warmth from the oven helps the dough rise faster. Note, if using gluten free all purpose flour, the dough will not rise as much.
- While waiting on the dough to rise, prepare the maple glaze by mixing the maple syrup, melted butter, and vanilla together. If you'd like a more traditional frosting style glaze, add the powdered sugar and whisk. Set the glaze aside.
- After the dough has risen for an hour, place it on a floured surface, roll the dough into a ¼ inch oval or rectangle (add more flour if the dough is too sticky to roll). Note, if using gluten-free flour, the dough will be slightly more dry. Spread the softened butter to cover the dough. Top with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Preheat the oven to 350
- Roll the dough into a log and cut it into about 10 pinwheels. Place the pinwheels into a round, square, or rectangle baking dish so that they are close but not touching. Cover them with a towel or loose plastic wrap and set aside for another 30 minutes. Note, if your rolls are gluten free, they won't be as voluminous as rolls with gluten in them, but they'll be every bit as delicious!
- After allowing the rolls to rise, bake them in the oven for 30-35 minutes until they are golden on top. While the rolls are baking, use a mixer or whisk to mix the maple glaze ingredients together. Allow the rolls to cool and pour the glaze over top. Enjoy!
Quick No-Yeast Maple Cinnamon Rolls Option (30 Minutes)
- Preheat the oven to 400
- Mix ¾ cup almond milk, ½ cup melted vegan butter, and 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder together. Then, add the 2 cups of regular or gluten free all purpose flour together and mix until a thick dough forms. If using gluten free flour, use your hands to work the non dairy yogurt into the dough to help it hold together better while rolling.
- Place the dough onto a floured surface and sprinkle the top with more flour. Use a floured rolling pin to roll the dough into a ¼ inch thick slab. Spread with softened vegan butter, sprinkle with brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log. Slice the log into 10-12 pinwheels and place them into a greased round dish. Bake the cinnamon rolls for about 20 minutes. Option to broil for 1-2 minutes at the end to give them more color.
- While the rolls are baking, use a mixer or whisk to mix the maple glaze ingredients together. Allow the rolls to cool and pour the glaze over top. Enjoy!
Christina
I just made these today! Soooo yummy! Probably the easiest and fluffiest ones I’ve made without being too cakey. I used regular all-purpose flour and added powdered sugar to the glaze. Will definitely be making again!
Jillian Glenn
So glad to hear that you tried my cinnamon rolls and enjoyed them! Thanks for trying my recipe!
Elena
Recipe worked out for me and I usually fail with yeast! I did use whole wheat pastry flour because that’s all I had, next time I will use regular flour. Still fluffy and rose very well, just not as fluffy as regular white flour. I usually don’t even like sweet and these were a tad under sweet for me so I’ll add more brown sugar to the filling.