Description
Warm chai-spiced vegan cinnamon rolls blend classic comfort with modern plant-based innovation. Fragrant spices and delicate swirls promise a delightful morning indulgence you’ll savor with each blissful bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
Spices and Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the foundational mixture by blending flour, coconut sugar, instant yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Warm almond milk and coconut oil to a gentle temperature, then incorporate into dry ingredients along with vanilla extract, stirring until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead vigorously for approximately 5 minutes until achieving a silky smooth texture.
- Nestle the dough in a greased bowl, drape with a kitchen towel, and allow to rest in a warm environment for 1 hour, expanding to double its original volume.
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and cloves in a separate container to create a fragrant spice blend.
- Roll out dough into a thin rectangular shape, generously spread softened coconut oil across the surface, then evenly distribute the spice mixture.
- Tightly roll the dough into a compact log, then slice precisely into 12 uniform rolls.
- Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and permit a secondary rise for 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until achieving a golden-brown complexion.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once rolls have slightly cooled, drizzle icing over the top, creating an enticing finish.
Notes
- Adjust flour consistency by adding small amounts if the dough feels too sticky, ensuring smooth kneading without becoming dry.
- Use a warm, draft-free area like inside an unheated oven with the light on to help dough rise perfectly, creating soft and fluffy rolls.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum to maintain texture.
- Experiment with alternative spices like nutmeg or allspice to customize the chai flavor profile while maintaining the recipe’s warm, aromatic essence.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg