Description
Soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with a sweet strawberry-cinnamon mixture and topped with a light vanilla glaze. A fruity, vegan-friendly twist on the classic treat — perfect for brunch or a cozy weekend breakfast.
Ingredients
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm almond milk (or any milk of choice)
1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
3 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
1 cup finely chopped fresh or frozen strawberries
1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp softened vegan butter or coconut oil
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk of choice
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the warm almond milk, maple syrup, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted coconut oil, salt, and 2 1/2 cups of flour. Stir to form a dough, gradually adding the remaining flour until soft but not sticky.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5–8 minutes or use a stand mixer until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, mix chopped strawberries, coconut sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll the risen dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Spread with softened vegan butter and sprinkle the strawberry mixture evenly.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge and cut into 9–12 rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls just before serving.
Notes
Use finely chopped strawberries and drain excess moisture if using frozen to avoid soggy dough.
Swap strawberries for raspberries or blueberries for variation.
Add chopped nuts like pecans for extra crunch.
Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
To reheat, microwave for 20 seconds or bake at 300°F for 5–7 minutes.
Can be made gluten-free with a 1:1 flour blend.
Make the night before and bake in the morning after bringing to room temp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
