Raw Vegan Cinnamon Rolls (Erewhon Copycat)
Raw vegan cinnamon rolls are all the cinnamon roll goodness without the hassle of having to make and proof dough. The most delicious dough is stuffed with a cinnamon date and pecan filling that are bursting with flavor! They're also secretly high in protein, made with healthy ingredients, & are vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Cinnamon roll dough
- 3/4 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour or tigernut flour *can also blend pecans into a fine flour and use! See notes.
- 1/2 cup protein powder *See notes.
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 Cup Cashew or almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract & pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 Cup milk, of choice, as needed
Filling
- 1 cup Medjool dates *soaked in hot water for 15 minutes if they aren't super soft!
- 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract & good pinch sea salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine all of the dough ingredients, processing until dough forms. If for some reason the dough is too dry, add in 1-2 tbsp milk, as needed, until a uniform dough forms. It should be soft and workable without sticking to your hands.
- Roll the dough out into a rectangle on a piece of parchment paper. You'll want it about 1/2" thick.
- Add all of the filling ingredients, besides the pecans, to the food processor.
- Process a minute or two until completely smooth and no date lumps remain. You may need to stop and scrape down the processor to get things to move along. If for some reason your mixture won't blend, add another tbsp of water.
- Spread the filling out over the dough, leaving about 1/2-1" from the edges, so it doesn't ooze out. Sprinkle over the chopped pecans. Use the parchment paper to roll the dough up into a log. Squeeze the ends of the parchment paper, making it almost look like a tootsie roll and place the log in the freezer for 45 minutes to an hour.
- Once the log is firm, cut into slices. Top with some melted white chocolate for an extra treat! Then store in an air-tight container in the fridge.
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Notes
If you need a nut-free option, sub tiger nut flour or more oat flour, but the rolls will be slightly more dense, but still delicious!
**I used Macro Mike protein powder. it adds flavor and sweetness without adding added sugar and they are SO delicious. You can use my code for a discount - amb-dani . Keep in mind your protein powder will effect the flavor of the rolls, so use one that you love.
You can also omit protein powder & use more oat flour.