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Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Oat Frosting

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These Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and packed with cozy autumn flavor 🎃✨. Sweet pumpkin dough swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a creamy oat frosting it’s comfort food at its best. Perfect for chilly mornings or festive brunches, this plant-based treat brings warmth and love straight from my Crete kitchen 💛

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

  • ½ cup pumpkin purée 🎃

  • ¾ cup warm almond milk

  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil

  • ¼ cup maple syrup

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice

For the Cinnamon Filling:

  • ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ cup softened vegan butter

For the Creamy Oat Frosting:

  • ½ cup oat cream or oat milk

  • 2 tbsp vegan butter

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

  • Activate the Yeast 🌾
    Warm the almond milk until slightly warm (not hot). Add the yeast and 1 tsp maple syrup. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.

  • Prepare the Dough 🍞
    Mix pumpkin purée, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Add flour gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

  • Make the Filling 🍂
    Mix coconut sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the dough and spread with softened vegan butter. Sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mix evenly.

  • Roll and Slice 🌀
    Roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice into 9–12 rolls. Arrange in a greased pan. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.

  • Bake 🔥
    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden.

  • Make Frosting 🍰
    Whisk oat cream, vegan butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread over warm rolls and sprinkle cinnamon.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.

  • Substitute oat milk with soy or almond milk if preferred.

  • For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.

  • Can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated before baking.

  • Author: INAYA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan / Greek-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 245 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg