Description
Packed with pumpkin spice flavor and topped with irresistible tangy vegan cream cheese frosting, these soft and fluffy pumpkin cinnamon rolls are the perfect cozy fall treat.
Ingredients
- ½ cup of unsweetened plain plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
- 1 pack of instant yeast
- ¼ cup of pumpkin puree
- 1 (3.9-ounce) pack of unsweetened apple sauce
- 4 cups of all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ cup of vegan butter, melted
- ⅓ cup of brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice
- ¼ cup of vegan butter, at room temperature
- 5 oz vegan cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups of powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the plant-based milk in a microwave-safe cup and heat for 1 minute. Let it cool to a warm temperature.
- Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the warm milk and stir until dissolved. Whisk in the yeast and let it sit covered for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add the oil, pumpkin puree, and applesauce to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix and gradually incorporate into the wet mixture. Knead until a smooth dough forms, sprinkling flour as needed.
- Knead for 3 minutes, form into a ball, and place in an oiled bowl. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Once risen, transfer dough to a floured surface. Shape into a large rectangle about ½ inch thick (approx. 2 feet by 1 foot).
- Mix the brown sugar and pumpkin spice in a small bowl. Spread melted vegan butter over the dough, then sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge to form a 2-foot log. Slice into 12 even rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish in 3 rows of 4. Let sit while preheating the oven to 375°F.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and place on a cooling rack.
- To make frosting, beat vegan butter, cream cheese, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls for a melty finish or allow to cool for a thick, creamy topping.
Notes
- Make sure the plant-based milk is just warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
- Adjust flour as needed to form a smooth dough, depending on humidity.
- Frost while warm for a gooey texture or cooled for a firmer topping.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 397
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
