Ingredients
For the Dough:
¾ cup warm plant-based milk (almond or oat milk)
¼ cup pumpkin puree (unsweetened)
¼ cup melted vegan butter or coconut oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Filling:
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted vegan butter
1½ teaspoons cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ginger powder
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Cashew Icing:
1 cup soaked cashews (soaked 2–3 hours)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons plant milk (adjust as needed)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Activate Yeast:
In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.Make Dough:
Stir in pumpkin puree, melted butter, salt, and spices. Add flour gradually and knead until smooth. Cover and let rise 1 hour.Prepare Filling:
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Roll dough into a rectangle, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle filling evenly.Roll & Cut:
Roll tightly into a log and slice into 10–12 pieces. Place in a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise 45 minutes.Bake:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden and fragrant.Make Cashew Icing:
Blend soaked cashews, maple syrup, vanilla, plant milk, and salt until creamy. Drizzle over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
Make ahead: Prepare the rolls the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning.
For extra flavor: Add a dash of orange zest to the filling.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
- Prep Time: Make ahead: Prepare the rolls the night before, refrigerate, and bake fresh in the morning. For extra flavor: Add a dash of orange zest to the filling. Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 1 month.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg