Giant Dairy-Free Protein Cinnamon Rolls

These giant dairy-free cinnamon rolls are exactly what you need for an indulgent treat that fits into your diet. They’re free of refined sugar, high in protein, and totally dairy-free and vegan-friendly.

Ingredients

Dough:

• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 2 1/4 tsp. active dry yeast
• 2 tbsp. sugar-free syrup or maple syrup
• 1 tbsp. ground flaxseed
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 3/4 cup Chocolate Vegan Protein Blend
• 1 1/2 cups wholemeal flour
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Filling:

• 2.5 oz. pecan nuts
• 2 medium ripe bananas
• 6 medjool dates (destoned)
• 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon

Dairy-free cream cheese icing:

• 1-2 tbsp. almond milk
• 3.5 oz. vegan cream cheese

Method

To make the dough:

1. First, make the dough. Heat the almond milk until just warm. Once warm, add to a small bowl with the yeast and syrup and set aside for around 5 minutes.
2. Next, make your flaxseed egg by adding 3 tbsp. of water to 1 tbsp. flaxseed and allowing to soak for a few minutes. This binds your cinnamon rolls together.
3. Now combine the flour, vegan protein, cinnamon, and melted coconut oil into a large mixing bowl. Stir and then gradually add the yeast mixture. Pour out the mixture onto a floured surface and knead for 20 seconds or so. Add the dough ball to a bowl and cover with a tea towel. Set aside somewhere warm to prove to double in size for around an hour.
4. Make the filling. Blend the nuts, bananas, and dates together until smooth.
5. Once the dough has doubled in size, preheat your oven to 180° Add a little flour to a large surface and roll the dough out into a large rectangle – roughly 8”x15”.
6. Spread the filling evenly over the dough, then roll the dough from the shortest edge into a tight snake. Cut into 8-10 slices. Put the rolls into a greased 8”x8” baking dish, then cover with a tea towel and allow to prove for another 20 minutes or so.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, then once cooked, allow to cool before adding the topping.
8. To make the topping, mix the vegan cream cheese and almond milk together. Add a little Sugar-Free Syrup here if you prefer it sweet. Coat the tops of your giant cinnamon rolls and devour.