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    Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

    Published: Oct 6, 2014 · Modified: Jan 22, 2018 by Richa 44 Comments

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    These Pumpkin Cinnamon rolls are easy, soft and ready in 1 hour! Drizzle with your favorite glaze and make them this fall. Free of Dairy, egg, corn, soy, nut. Makes 1 9 inch pie pan or two 8 inch cake pans.

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    Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe | Vegan Richa 

    What’s fall without warm Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls! A load of Pumpkin Pie Spice, pumpkin puree in these simple rolls, which are filled with coconut sugar and cinnamon and baked to a beautiful golden. Then glazed with a simple coconut milk + sugar glaze. Add pumpkin pie spice or lime juice to the glaze. I used lime juice to add a fresh flavor burst to the glaze. Use any other vegan cream cheese based glaze.

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    Believe you me, these Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls will be a big hit! It has limited oil, it can be made without vegan butter/ palm oil and is awesome as is without the sugary glaze too! You can make it more decadent to preference with additional sugar or oil and more spice!. Add chopped pecans along with the sugar and cinnamon in the filling. Make some.

    For Gluten-free Yeast-free version see here.

    Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls | Vegan Richa

    Yums

    More Fall dishes from the blog including Pumpkin Cream Pasta, Macchiato, Frappucino, Pumpkin Mousse Cake, Muffins and more here. 

    Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe | Vegan Richa   


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    Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Recipe | Vegan Richa

    Make these Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls!


    Steps:

    Make the dough, roll out using a little flour. Brush oil, Sprinkle Sugar and cinnamon

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     Roll it up. Seal the edge with water. Slice into 3/4 to 2 inch rolls. 

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     Place in greased or parchment lined baking pan. Let rise for 20  to 30 minutes. 

    Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls | Vegan Richa

    Bake for 17 minutes.

    Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls | Vegan Richa

     Take them out and immediately pour the glaze over. 

    Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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    Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

    These Pumpkin Cinnamon rolls are easy, soft and ready in 1 hour! Drizzle with your favorite glaze and make them this fall. Free of Dairy, egg, corn, soy, nut. Makes 1 9 inch pie pan or two 8 inch cake pans.
    Prep Time40 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr
    Course: Dessert
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 222kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    Rolls

    • 2 teaspoons (1 Tbsp) active or quick rise yeast or 1 sachet
    • 1/2 cup (122 ml) non dairy milk like coconut or almond warmed
    • 3 Tbsp sugar
    • 1 Tbsp (2 Tbsp) flaxseed meal or chia seed meal
    • 1 Tbsp oil optional
    • 1/2 heaping cup (122.5 g) pumpkin puree

    Dry

    • 2 cups (250 g) unbleached white flour or bread flour or all purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup (60 g) Oat flour or more all purpose flour
    • 2/3 tsp (0.67 tsp) salt
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 2 to 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of ground ginger, 1/4 tsp each of cloves, nutmeg

    Filling

    • 2 to 3 Tbsp melted vegan butter or oil Or use a light spray of oil
    • 1/3 cup (53.33 g) or more coconut sugar or brown sugar
    • 1 to 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon

    Glaze

    • 1/2 cup (113 ml) coconut milk canned, preferably full-fat, or use soy-milk
    • 7 Tbsp sugar scant 1/2 cup. Use 1/3 cup for less sweet
    • 3 Tbsp cashew flour for thickening, optional
    • a pinch of salt
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) lime juice or 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

    Instructions

    Method

    • In a bowl, combine warm non dairy milk, yeast and sugar. Let sit for 2 minutes. Add flaxmeal, warmed or room temperature pumpkin puree and oil and mix well.
    • In another bowl, whisk the flours, salt, spices and baking powder.
    • Add dry to the wet and knead for a minute or 2 into a soft dough. Add more flour if needed.
    • Using some flour, pat and roll the dough into a 24 inch by 9 inch oval-ish rectangle.
    • Brush metled butter or oil on it.
    • Sprinkle coconut sugar and cinnamon.
    • Start rolling from one side to make a long 24 inch roll. Brush water on the other side to seal.
    • Cut into 3/4 to 1 inch rolls. Place the rolls in a greased or parchment lined dish. Spray or brush oil on the rolls. Cover the dish with a towel. Let rise for 20 minutes.( let them rise for 40 mins for a better rise if the ambient temp is cold)
    • Meanwhile make the glaze: mix or blend everything under glaze until well combined and keep aside.
    • Bake the rolls pre-heated 375 degrees F  / 190ºc for 17 to 22 mins or until golden on some edges.
    • Immediately pour the glaze over the rolls. Let sit to soak for a few minutes before serving.

    Notes

     
    You can make these as decadent as you like with added vegan butter, more sugar in the filling etc. 
    Add chopped pecans to the filling
     
    Nutritional values based on one serving

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 222 Calories from Fat 45
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 5g8%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 188mg8%
    Potassium 127mg4%
    Carbohydrates 38g13%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 14g16%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 1590IU32%
    Vitamin C 1.8mg2%
    Calcium 53mg5%
    Iron 1.7mg9%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

     

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    1. Karen

      October 05, 2023 at 8:57 pm

      In the interests of cooking oil-free, I wonder if aquafaba might be a helpful replacement for the oil in the filling?

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 16, 2023 at 5:16 pm

        Yes

        Reply
    2. Hope

      October 28, 2021 at 11:54 pm

      5 stars
      Really yummy and easy to make, thank you.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        October 29, 2021 at 1:29 pm

        perfect combination!

        Reply
    3. Sue

      December 07, 2020 at 12:18 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! Thanks Richa.

      Reply
    4. Ree

      October 14, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      I just made a vegan pumpkin cake roll, wish I could attach a picture! Can’t wait to make these cinnamon rolls when my mom comes to visit this Fall, thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    5. Denise J

      October 09, 2017 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Richa:
      I made these *AWESOME* Pumpkin cinnamon rolls tonight, along with your banana bread with toasted walnuts & coconut earlier this afternoon.
      For the icing on the cinnamon rolls I used powdered sugar, almond milk and vanilla bean powder.
      I adore your Indian Kitchen cookbook — (your tofu scramble???? ???? so delicious !!). Of course, I preordered your Everyday Kitchen and received it the day after release. I can count on your recipes to come out perfect!

      On your website, THANKS for making a lot of your recipes “Instant Pot”friendly!!
      Your hard work is very much appreciated!

      Peace to you and your family!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 10, 2017 at 12:52 am

        Thats awesome! So glad the recipes turn out well! Thank for you for getting both the books! Yes that tofu scram is a favorite.

        Reply
    6. Geni

      September 19, 2017 at 9:21 pm

      So yummy looking! Can’t wait to try!
      Do leftovers (if any) need to be refrigerated?

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 20, 2017 at 10:43 am

        Yes, refrigerate them as the pumpkin in them will tend to spoil them faster. they will be fine out for 1 day.

        Reply
    7. Max

      January 08, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Can I substitute the unbleached flour for regular bleached flour?

      Thanks

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 08, 2016 at 12:42 pm

        yes you can.

        Reply
    8. Taylor

      September 17, 2015 at 10:55 am

      These look so frickin’ good! I’m moving into a new house next week and these are going to be the first thing I make inmy new awesome kitchen – can’t wait!

      Reply
    9. Emily

      July 01, 2015 at 8:07 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh! These were so incredible. We ate them with a vegan cream cheese frosting for breakfast!

      Reply
    10. Amanda @ Sweets and Greens

      June 04, 2015 at 2:35 pm

      I usually use pumpkin in savoury dishes but want to try out some sweet pumpkin dishes. This one looks amazing and I love cinnamon.

      Reply
    11. Andrea Calhoun

      December 07, 2014 at 5:47 am

      I’m about to make these but have 3 questions:
      1. I have every flour in the book but oat flour…rice, whole wheat, ancient grains…what is a suitable substitute?
      2. For the glaze…is that regular sugar, raw or confectioners?
      3. I bought light coconut milk…would the vanilla almond milk I have be better or can I use it?
      Thanks, looking forward to another Richa masterpiece!

      Reply
    12. Linda Noble Brown

      November 26, 2014 at 6:36 pm

      Do you think I could make these up the night before and let them rise in the fridge?

      Love, love, LOVE your recipes!

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 26, 2014 at 7:37 pm

        yes. make the rolls with the flling . cover with parchment and refrigerate. Let them come to room temperature before baking. about half an hour.

        Reply
    13. Ashley

      November 13, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Would love to see a yeast free version of these! I know that Fork and Beans recently posted a yeast free version, and gluten free to boot. But am curious to see what you would do to make these yeast free 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 13, 2014 at 12:43 pm

        Already did. https://www.veganricha.com/2014/11/gluten-free-yeast-free-pumpkin-cinnamon-rolls.html 🙂

        Reply
      • Valerie Sara

        October 06, 2021 at 10:34 am

        Hi Richa! I want to make this but could you please tell me what is “loaded”? What does 1/2 cup pumpkin puree loaded mean? Thank so much!

        Reply
        • Richa

          October 06, 2021 at 1:08 pm

          1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp

          Reply
    14. Whitney

      November 09, 2014 at 6:26 pm

      This looked so delicious when I came across it this morning that I made my own version (minus the pumpkin) that very instant! Soooo delicious!

      I used a blueberry, date, raisin, coconut milk mixture for the pumpkin. Very versatile! 🙂

      https://vinthea.com/2014/11/09/cinnamon-rolls-with-blueberry-raisin-glaze/

      I linked to your blog. Thanks, again!

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 13, 2014 at 12:42 pm

        looks fabulous!

        Reply
    15. Chloé

      October 27, 2014 at 1:29 am

      Made it for breakfast, they are delicious =D ! It’s the first time I make them and I’m so glad it turned out that good … Too often there is vegan butter in it and I really avoid palm oil so what a relief to find your recipe !! Thank you <3

      Reply
    16. Corrin Radd

      October 18, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Made these for breakfast. They’re the lowest fat/sugar cinnamon rolls I’ve ever seen (and they’re yummy).

      Reply
    17. Mae

      October 11, 2014 at 10:11 am

      For some reason, I’ve never had good luck with making cinnamon rolls, not that I’ve tried it many times. The last time I made them, they got all dried up and separated! This recipe is definitely worth giving them another go, though! My favorite use for pumpkin so far this season is smokey pumpkin pasta sauce 🙂

      Reply
    18. Jessica

      October 10, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Can I substitute the yeast? I don’t use yeast in our kitchen.
      Than you!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 10, 2014 at 11:54 pm

        you might be able to make them without yeast. add 1 tsp more baking powder to the flour. The rolls will not need any rise time. Keep the dough soft . it might be slightly sticky, use some flour to roll it out

        Reply
    19. Angela @ Canned Time

      October 08, 2014 at 7:15 pm

      Absolutely amazingly scrumptious! My husband is a pumpkin roll freak but I think these would soot us better. I just can’t tell him about the coconut milk 😉

      Reply
    20. KC

      October 07, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Made these tonight, and they turned out fabulous!!!! Thanks so much for a great recipe!!!

      Reply
    21. Helene

      October 07, 2014 at 6:49 pm

      Wow, these looks amazing!!! Just one question. Is it possible to replace the normal flour with glutenfree flour, and oats with gf oats.? Tnx in advance 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 07, 2014 at 7:03 pm

        the recipe might not work with direct substitution. You can try it with any gf flour blend and gf oat flour(or just use more regular gf flour). make sure the gf flour blend has some starches and gum in it. Add 1.5 cups flour and then see if you need more to make a soft slightly sticky dough. the dough will also be difficult to roll out, so roll between parchment.
        or try one of these recipes. https://www.forkandbeans.com/?s=cinnamon+rolls

        Reply
    22. Cassie

      October 07, 2014 at 10:58 am

      I LOVE these! I was actually planning on making pumpkin cinnamon rolls this week (along with PUMPKIN EVERYTHING ELSE), but I never thought to add lime to the glaze. That’s such an interesting idea! Will have to give it a shot. Thanks for the inspiration, Richa!

      Reply
    23. Kyra

      October 07, 2014 at 2:52 am

      These are awesome on so many levels! I haven’t made cinnamon rolls for ages, but I think that’s about to change…

      Reply
    24. Amy

      October 06, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Oh yum! These just might be exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’ll have to adjust a few things for my family’s diet requirements/allergies but I think I can easily do that. Thanks!

      Reply
    25. Melanie

      October 06, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      There is no pumpkin in the recipe so I’m disappointed. Sure, spices are nice, but I was hoping for some bonus nutrition (ie at least some pumpkin, because that’s in the name).

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 06, 2014 at 10:14 pm

        I think you missed it. there is 1/2 loaded cup pumpkin puree in the rolls. see in the rolls ingredients, flaxmeal, then oil, then pumpkin puree.

        Reply
    26. Baby June

      October 06, 2014 at 7:49 pm

      Those look amazing! I will have to save this recipe for later in the season, as cinnamon rolls are some of my favorites and this pumpkin variation is just PERFECT. Love the Time article you pointed out. It raises some very good arguments 🙂

      Reply
    27. Christine

      October 06, 2014 at 4:22 pm

      love your recipes and these look amazing! Just one quick question . The glaze calls for coconut milk. Would that be canned ( culinary) or carton ( drinking/thinner)?
      It’s hard to know sometimes.

      Keep up the good work. I make 1-2 of your trcipes a week!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 06, 2014 at 5:12 pm

        its canned, full-fat. 🙂 updated the recipe.
        thats awesome. let me know which ones you make and how they turn out!:)

        Reply
    28. Caitlin

      October 06, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      these look so fabulous, lady! i love the idea of lime juice as a glaze. who would have thought?

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 06, 2014 at 5:13 pm

        i love the light freshness in the glaze.. there is so much warm spice in the rest of the rolls, that the glaze pops it all nicely!

        Reply

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