Description
Warm, soft Apple Cinnamon Rolls filled with fresh apple pieces and a cozy cinnamon swirl, topped with a luscious plant-based cream cheese frosting (natural). Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a comforting snack any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm almond milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1/2 tsp salt
Apple Cinnamon Filling
- 2 cups fresh apples, chopped
- 2 tbsp plant-based butter
- 2 tsp cinnamon (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent mixed with water
Frosting
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream cheese (natural), softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm almond milk and granulated sugar help activate the active dry yeast. Once bubbly and frothy, mix with flour, unsweetened applesauce, plant-based butter, and salt. Knead until smooth and elastic, then let the dough rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Make the Apple Cinnamon Filling: In a skillet, sauté fresh chopped apples with plant-based butter, cinnamon (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and sugar until the fruit softens. Stir in a natural gelling agent mixed with water to thicken slightly so it spreads nicely.
- Roll and Fill: On a floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle. Spread the cooled apple cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough, then roll it up tightly from the long edge. Cut into equal-sized rolls and place them snugly in a greased baking dish.
- Bake to Perfection: Allow the rolls to rest for an additional 30 minutes to rise once more. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Frost the Rolls: While the rolls cool slightly, whip plant-based cream cheese (natural), powdered sugar, vanilla extract (natural), and apple cider vinegar together until smooth and creamy. Drizzle generously over warm rolls for a perfect finish.
Notes
- Allow the dough to rise fully for light and fluffy rolls.
- Chop apples into uniform sizes for consistent cooking and texture.
- Avoid adding too much filling to prevent sogginess or difficulty handling.
- Let rolls cool slightly before frosting to avoid melting the frosting too much.
- Use room temperature plant-based butter and cream cheese (natural) for smoother dough and frosting.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Apple Cinnamon Rolls, Plant-based, Vegan Cinnamon Rolls, Soft Pastry, Sweet Rolls, Cinnamon Swirl, Dairy-free Frosting
