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    Home » Recipes » Recipe

    Vegan Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

    Published: Nov 20, 2017 · Modified: May 12, 2020 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 33 Comments

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    Hey, hi, happy new week!

    Over the last few days we've seen the arrival of frost and some really cold weather, and that can only mean one thing. Change of seasons is hanging in the air again, and without a doubt- winter is coming! But don't worry. With today's recipe for sweet potato cinnamon rolls, even the coldest and darkest of the evenings will turn into a highly pleasant one!

    Sweet potato cinnamon rolls with icing #vegan #cinnamonrolls #brunch | via @annabanana.co

    As some of you may remember, last year, I've created these Orange and Cranberry Buns. They were a huge hit with friends and family, and have become a regular in our house. I've been baking sweet rolls almost every weekend during festive season, and well after that, through the most of winter. And I have been doing so for the last few years. Because there is nothing better than a big, fluffy and gooey bun and a mug of hot chocolate on the cold day or night.

    Super soft and fluffy sweet potato cinnamon rolls! 100% vegan! #cinnamonrolls #vegan #sweetpotato | via @annabanana.co

    Utterly delicious and super fluffy sweet potato cinnamon rolls! #vegan #cinnamonrolls #dairyfree | via@annabanana.co

    So to keep this baking tradition going, this year, I've decided to opt in for cinnamon rolls. Much simpler and less demanding than Chelsea buns. They are super soft, extremely fluffy and wonderfully gooey. When eaten still warm, they almost melt in your mouth, and I guarantee you will not stop at one! See that baking tin in my pictures? Well... I can confess that me and Jon ate the whole thing between two of us. They are that good! And we have no regrets, whatsoever!

    Vegan sweet potato cinnamon rolls, delicious #breakfast or #brunch! #vegan #cinnamonrolls | via @annabanana.co

    Adding sweet potato to the dough will give your cinnamon rolls that orange glow, plus it's also acting as an egg replacement, ensuring your dough will have that soft and smooth texture. And it counts as 1 of your 5 a day, so it's almost like eating a salad 😉 They are just perfect for sweet breakfast or brunch, or festive gatherings with family and friends. You can make this recipe ahead, up until step 7. Just simply place your dough in an oiled bowl covered with cling film, and place in the fridge overnight. When you are ready to start making the cinnamon rolls, take the dough out of the fridge, bring it to room temperature and continue from step 7 onward.

    You can top them with simple icing, or to make them even more indulgent, cream cheese frosting. Either way, they will become your favourite winter treat for sure!

    Have a great week ahead, and until next time!

    Sweet potato cinnamon rolls. These are soft, fluffy and easy to make! #vegan #cinnamonrolls #dairyfree | via @annabanana.co

    Soft and super fluffy sweet potato cinnamon rolls #vegan #cinnamonrolls | via @annabanana.co

    Vegan sweet potato cinnamon rolls. Super soft and fluffy! #vegan #cinnamonrolls #recipe | via @annabanana.co
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    4.91 from 10 votes

    Vegan Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls

    Prep Time1 hr 50 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time2 hrs 10 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 489kcal
    Author: Anna

    Ingredients

    • 220 g sweet potato (weight after peeling)
    • 230 ml warm almond milk (or any milk of choice)
    • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
    • 480 g all-purpose flour
    • 100 g granulated sugar
    • 70 g vegan spread or butter (softened)
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    For cinnamon filling:

    • 150 g brown sugar
    • 3 tablespoon cinnamon
    • 70 g vegan spread or butter (softened)

    For icing:

    • 110 g icing sugar
    • 1-2 tablespoon almond milk (or any milk of choice)
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    Instructions

    • Cut peeled sweet potatoes into small cubes and place in a medium pan with water, bring to boil and cook for 15 minutes, or until they are soft. Mash and set aside to cool.
    • Pour warm milk into a bowl and add yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, the mixture should start frothing up.
    • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, spread or butter and salt.
    • Add cooled and mashed sweet potato into the yeast mixture and stir together.
    • Pour milk/ yeast and sweet potato mixture into flour mixture and using the dough hook of electric mixer (you can also use your hands for kneading the dough), mix well until all the ingredients are well incorporated and you have a smooth dough.
    • Place the dough into an oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Allow to rise for an hour or until doubled in size.
    • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into rectangle, roughly about 18 inches long and 12 inches wide. It should be roughly ¼ inch thick.
    • Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread the butter across the dough, leaving small gap on each side. Sprinkle over the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Working carefully from the long edge, roll the dough down to the bottom edge. Using a sharp knife or a floss, cut the dough into 16- 18 equal pieces (the amount will vary, depending on the length of your dough). 
    • Grease baking pan or tray, and transfer you rolls into it. Cover with cling film and allow to rise for another 30 minutes or until they have doubled in size. Pre-heat the oven to 170 C (temperature may vary, depending on the oven type).
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 10- 15 minutes. In a mean time, mix together the icing sugar and milk. Drizzle rolls with icing sugar. Enjoy!

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Notes

    *Milk should not be too hot, it should be luke warm.
    *The amount of rolls may vary, depending on the size of your dough.
    *Rolls are best served fresh, on the same day, but will keep in the air- tight container for a couple of days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 489kcal
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!
    Super fluffy, soft and gooey sweet potato cinnamon rolls! #vegan #cinnamonrolls #dairyfree | via @annabanana.co

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    Comments

    1. Maree

      April 15, 2022 at 7:10 am

      4 stars
      This recipe is delicious! Even though I measured all ingredients with a scale, I still had to add about half a cup of extra flour to make the dough workable… but not surprising given the humidity where I live. Highly recommend!

      Reply
      • Anna

        April 19, 2022 at 10:18 am

        Thanks so much Maree! I'm so glad that you enjoyed these!

        Reply
    2. Kelly

      May 14, 2018 at 9:14 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for this recipe! I tried it and it was super super delicious!!

      Reply
    3. Alena Brenda

      December 06, 2017 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      These sweet potato cinnamon are great. I love to try your recipe at home.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        December 06, 2017 at 2:19 pm

        Oh Alena! I really hope you will get to try them! Let me know if you do!
        And thanks so much!

        Reply
    4. Jane

      November 29, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      5 stars
      The best cinnamon buns I’ve tasted in my life!
      Thank you for sharing this deliciousness with us!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        December 04, 2017 at 8:58 am

        I'm so happy to hear that Jane!
        Your comment literally made my day! Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Barbara

      November 24, 2017 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      I can honestly say that this is one of the best cinnamon rolls recipes I've tried! I made them yesterday, and they've turned out just perfect! Much fluffier and lighter than many cinnamon rolls I've tried previously! I think this will be my new favourite recipe, thank you for sharing this!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 27, 2017 at 9:01 am

        Hi Barbara!
        That is such a great news! I'm over the moon to hear that you've enjoyed the recipe! So happy to hear that, and thanks so much for kind feedback!

        Reply
    6. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      November 21, 2017 at 8:36 pm

      Cinnamon rolls are life. I could literally not live without them. I'd like to shove each and every one of these into my mouth, and I'd have zero guilt.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 22, 2017 at 6:06 pm

        Haha, Sophia, I totally agree!
        They are just the best treat ever, and it's sooo easy to just eat a whole tray by yourself!

        Reply
    7. Evi @ greenevi

      November 21, 2017 at 5:56 pm

      5 stars
      This is so creative, Anna! I've never had sweet potato cinnamon rolls before, but I'm sure they taste amazing....my mouth is totally watering now looking at your pictures.
      Pinned, great job, my friend 🙂

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 21, 2017 at 6:19 pm

        Evi, you seriously making me blush! Thank you so much for stopping by and this sweet comment! Wish you were closer so we could share a mountain of cinnamon rolls!

        Reply
    8. Karly

      November 21, 2017 at 4:34 am

      Okay, swoon. These look BEYOND amazing. Like, crazy amazing. And love that they're vegan friendly!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 21, 2017 at 6:15 pm

        Thanks so much for your kind comment Karly!
        They are my favourite treat at this time of the year, and the fact they are vegan is just added bonus!

        Reply
    9. Sarah Newman

      November 21, 2017 at 2:56 am

      I've never made my own cinnamon rolls... these are making me reconsider that, ha! They look amazing.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 21, 2017 at 6:13 pm

        Thank you & oohhh please do Sarah!
        They are surprisingly easy to make, and you will not regret that decision! 😉

        Reply
    10. Vanity

      November 21, 2017 at 1:44 am

      Cinnamon rolls are the best dessert! ❤️

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 21, 2017 at 6:12 pm

        Couldn't say it better myself!

        Reply
    11. Jasmine

      November 21, 2017 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      These cinnamon rolls are FLAWLESS, so beautiful!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 21, 2017 at 6:12 pm

        Thank you Jasmine!
        Very happy to hear you like them!

        Reply
    12. Linda from Veganosity

      November 20, 2017 at 11:20 pm

      Yum, what could be better than warm homemade cinnamon rolls on a cold wintry morning? These look delicious!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 21, 2017 at 6:11 pm

        I say nothing could be better than that Linda!
        Well, maybe if someone will serve them to me in bed... 😉
        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    13. Britt | Sweet Tea & Thyme

      November 20, 2017 at 5:24 pm

      Wow, I've never had any vegan cinnamon rolls before, but because these have sweet potato I'm gonna give them a try!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 21, 2017 at 6:09 pm

        I'm so glad to hear that you may give them a try Britt!
        Hope you will enjoy them as much as I do! Thanks so much!

        Reply
    14. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

      November 20, 2017 at 4:57 pm

      These cinnamon rolls look fabulous and I'm loving the sweet potato in these. Such a unique idea! Perfect to serve up with the morning coffee.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 21, 2017 at 6:08 pm

        Hey Stephanie!
        Thanks so much, happy to hear you like them! They go nicely with an afternoon cup of tea too! 😉

        Reply
    15. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      November 20, 2017 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmm. These sweet potato cinnamon rolls look so delicious!! I love keeping the recipes as healthy as possible! Great recipe!!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 21, 2017 at 6:07 pm

        Thanks Elaine!
        I'm with you on that one! And really happy to hear you like this recipe!

        Reply
    16. Sandi

      November 20, 2017 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      These are gorgeous rolls for the holidays....gluten free rolls don't rise like this.

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 20, 2017 at 4:39 pm

        Thanks Sandi!
        And that's a shame, I don't really know enough about GF baking... But I will keep you posted if anyone tries to make them with GF ingredients!

        Reply
    17. lisa

      November 20, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      I really like that these cinnamon rolls act as a salad - LOL! Save some for me!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        November 20, 2017 at 4:37 pm

        Hah, thanks Lisa! I'm glad we agree! 🙂
        And no problem, let me knw when you are coming over, I will have a spare one (or ten) for you!

        Reply

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