Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Makes 8-10
Ingredients
Dough
1.5 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 cups spelt flour
Pinch of salt
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
4.5 tbsp coconut oil, solid
3/4-1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla
Filling
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
Glaze (see note above for alternatives)
3 oz (6 tbsp) of vegan or regular cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp coconut oil (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375F. Oil an 8x8" baking dish with coconut oil or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together flours, salt, baking powder, and spices
3. Cut in coconut oil until the mixture resembles sand. Then add in almond milk, pumpkin puree, and vanilla. Stir until combined
4. Sprinkle more flour on a clean, dry, and flat surface. Place dough on top and then sprinkle the dough with flour so that everything is dry and not sticking.
5. Flour a rolling pin and then roll out dough into a rectangle, sprinkle more flour if necessary
6. Spread melted coconut oil and brown sugar evenly on top of dough
7. From the long side, roll dough into a log
8. Slice dough into 8 to 10 pieces and place on your baking dish
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until lightly golden brown but gooey in the center. Allow to cool
10. Meanwhile, prepare your glaze. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and blend until smooth
11. Spread or dump glaze on top of cinnamon rolls while they are still in the pan
