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.