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Gluten-free and vegan Maple Frosted Cinnamon Buns in a white dish from above.

Maple Frosted Cinnamon Buns

Indulge in our Maple Frosted Cinnamon Buns: gluten-free, vegan delights with a warm, sweet flavour. Perfect for cozy mornings.
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Servings: 12 servings
Author: Katie Stewart

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients:

  • 2/3 cup coconut milk (or any non-dairy milk)
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups gluten-free flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 3 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¾ tsp sea salt
  • 5 Tbsp non-dairy butter (see notes)

Filling Ingredients:

  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1.5 Tbsp cinnamon
  • 5 Tbsp dairy-free butter (melted)

Frosting Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 30 minutes)
  • 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 4 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a 9” round or square baking dish, or line it with parchment paper.
  • Mix the coconut milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the filling ingredients and set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, sea salt, maple syrup, non-dairy butter, and the coconut milk mixture to form a dough. You should be able to form it into a ball.
  • Transfer the dough onto a floured piece of parchment paper. Knead briefly, adding a little flour if needed.
  • Roll the dough into a 9” x 12” rectangle, about 1/4” thick. Spread the filling on top, leaving a ½-inch border.
  • Roll the dough from the short end into a log. Slice into 10-12 pieces and place in the prepared dish.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool on a rack.

To Make the Frosting:

  • Drain the soaked cashews. Blend with the other frosting ingredients until smooth.
  • Spread over the warm rolls and serve.

Notes

  • Non-Dairy Butter Recommendations:
    • Nuts for Butter Salted Original Organic & Dairy-Free Butter
    • Miyoko’s Creamy Salted Plant Milk Butter
    • Le Grand Vegan Plant Butter for All
  • If the dough log is too soft when slicing, place it in the freezer for about 10 minutes. A piece of dental floss can also be used to mark and slice the dough.