Last year there were sticky buns, this year with my new gluten free/dairy free diet, there were cinnabons.
Surprisingly close to the not so healthy chain variety, these cinnamon buns are without all of the guilt (and digestive problems).
Cinnamon Buns (gluten free & dairy free)
Dough
- 1 cup warm original almond milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
- 1 egg (or 2 tbsp egg substitute)
- 1/3 cup earth balance stick, melted
- 2 1/4 cups gluten free all purposed flour (I used Better Batter, which includes xantham gum)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp melted earth balance
Topping
- 1/4 cup tofutti cream cheese
- 1/4 cup originial almond milk
- 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Mix dough ingredients in a mixer on high speed for three minutes, or until well combined. Set aside, covered in plastic wrap, in a warm place for 30-45 minutes (until doubled).Lay out a sheet of parchment paper to make an 10×14 inch surface. Flour lightly. Turn dough onto the parchment and sprinkle flour on the surface. Roll dough into a 8×10 inch rectangle. Spread dough with earth balance and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll up dough into a log and cut into about 9 rolls. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 F.
Bake rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. While rolls are baking, beat together ingredients for the frosting. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.
So good, you wont even notice they aren’t the real thing. And your wheat eating family members might even be jealous. Especially when paired with coffee + coconut nog.Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas and happy Hanukkah!
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Bookmarking!! Seriously I’ve been looking for a good gluten-free cinnamon roll recipe. Thank you!
HOLY HELL THESE LOOK AMAZING! there is nothing better than an ooey gooey cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting. loves!
p.s. also loved your Thanksgiving post! can we just move to the same city, be roommates and BFFs forever please?
You’re in luck, I’m job searching and have to move in June. Hope you had a great Christmas (post Arbys)!
Gah, those cinnamon rolls look absolutely scrumptious! Too bad we made cinnamon rolls from a can for Christmas breakfast
Oh well, the extra time was used playing with presents?!
We made them the night before so they could just go in the oven in the morning. Because play time is way more important.
These look so yummy!!! I made cinnamon rolls for the first time this year, but they were the full-fat, lots of butter, version
Happy New Year!
Cinnamon bun lovers everywhere should be rejoicing! LOVE THIS!
If I make these the night before should they sit at room temp or be put in the fridge? Thanks.
You will definitely want to put them in the fridge over night. Take them out 30 minutes before you want to bake the next morning so the yeast has time to reach room temperature. Hope you enjoy!