Vegan Cinnamon Roll Bites
These vegan cinnamon roll bites deliver all the gooey, buttery, cinnamon-spiced goodness of classic rolls—without the patience or the yeast drama. No waiting, no proofing, no questioning your life choices while dough refuses to rise. Soft, golden, and coated in cinnamon sugar, these poppable bites are dangerously easy to eat by the handful. Drizzle them with a creamy vanilla glaze, and suddenly, you’re the hero of brunch (or midnight snack time). Simple ingredients, quick prep, and zero dairy—just pure cinnamon-swirled joy. Warning: you will burn your mouth eating them straight from the oven.
Vegan Cinnamon Roll Bites
Bite-sized cinnamon roll perfection—crispy outside, soft inside, coated in spiced sugar, and drizzled with a vanilla glaze that should be illegal.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup non-dairy milk
- ¼ cup melted vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Coating
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
For the Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Dough
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut sugar.
- Pour in the non-dairy milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until a soft dough forms—don’t overwork it, or regret will follow.
Step 2: Shape the Bites
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.
- Brush the top with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Cut into small squares using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Place them on the baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
Step 3: Bake to Perfection
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Let them cool for a few minutes—if you can wait.
Step 4: Prepare the Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm bites.
Step 5: Try Not to Eat the Entire Batch
- Grab one (or five) and enjoy the cinnamon-sugar bliss.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~210
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Bonus Tips for the Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Bites
- Want extra crunch? Bake for an extra 2 minutes until deep golden brown.
- Feeling fancy? Add a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar mix.
- No time for glaze? Just dunk them in coffee or melted chocolate.
- Leftovers? Warm them in the microwave for 10 seconds and pretend they’re fresh.
