In a bowl, combine water, 1 tsp sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 2 minutes or until frothy.
Blend the strawberries with non dairy milk, vanilla and sugar until smooth and keep aside. (warm this mixture to room temperature if the strawberries were frozen)
In a bowl, add flours, salt, baking powder and whisk well. Add the yeast mixture, strawberry puree and oil. Mix and knead into a soft, somewhat sticky dough.
Use flour to roll the dough out into a 10 by 16 inch rectangle.
Brush vegan butter or oil. Sprinkle cinnamon, distribute the chocolate chips. Sprinkle sugar if you like the filling sticky sweet.
Roll up the rectangle into a jelly roll and seal the edges. Slice into 1 inch slices. Place in 8 by 8 square pan.
Spray water on top. Then spray oil. cover with a towel and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F / 190ºc. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden on top. Cool for 5 minutes then remove from the pan. Lightly cover with a towel to cool for another 5-10 minutes, then glaze and serve.
Chocolate Glaze
Heat the almond milk to just about boiling. Add chocolate chips and vanilla., Whisk until smooth. Drizzle over the cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
Variations: Use any other berries like blueberries, raspberries. Note: To make ahead: Shape the rolls and place in the pan. Then cover with parchment and refrigerate until ready to bake. Let the rolls come to room temperature (30 to 45 minutes) before baking. Or bake the rolls and refrigerate. Warm in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.Nutritional values based on one serving of four