Ingredients
For the Dough:
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
¾ cup pumpkin purée
¾ cup warm almond milk
¼ cup melted coconut oil
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
For the Filling:
¾ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ cup softened vegan butter or coconut oil
Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans
For the Coconut Cream Frosting:
1 can full-fat coconut milk (chilled overnight)
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast:
Warm almond milk and mix with 1 tbsp sugar. Sprinkle in yeast and let sit until foamy (about 10 minutes). Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, mix pumpkin purée, melted coconut oil, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, then gradually stir in flour. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth.Let It Rise:
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.Prepare the Filling:
Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and softened vegan butter. Mix until it becomes a paste.Roll and Fill:
Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly and sprinkle pecans (optional). Roll up tightly and cut into 9–12 rolls.Second Rise:
Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.Bake:
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown.Make the Frosting:
Scoop out thick coconut cream from the chilled can. Whip with maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.Frost and Serve:
Spread the frosting over warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute almond milk with oat or soy milk.
For extra flavor, add orange zest to the dough.
Rolls can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan, Greek-inspired, Fall Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg