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The Best Gluten-free Vegan Cinnamon Roll

March 13, 2014 by Cara

I know that some of you are afraid of using and proofing yeast and tend to avoid it but today I am going to hold your hand through this. Here’s my logic: If you are afraid of yeast then you can’t make today’s incredibly awesome recipe…and believe me when I say that this is the BEST gluten-free vegan cinnamon roll you will taste. Deep breath. (Side note: I know some of you can’t consume yeast so I got your back too–use this recipe instead)

The Best Gluten-free Vegan Cinnamon Roll

 

There really is no big trick to yeast. Like most things, once you try it your fears will immediately wear off and you’ll become a yeast pro.  I’m actually writing a more detailed post discussing this issue but in the meantime, I’ve got your hand, friend. Here, take a look at these to motivate you:

The Best Gluten-free Vegan Cinnamon Roll - Fork & Beans

Feeling better? Good.

So when you are heating your water and nondairy milk to “proof” your yeast in this recipe (which is just a baker’s fancy way of saying “making sure your yeast is still good”), simply place it in the microwave for about 25 seconds. You want this to be lukewarm so if you’d like, you can always stop the time at any point and check to make sure it isn’t getting too hot. All you have to do is stick your (clean) finger in the middle of the microwave-safe measuring cup and make sure the liquid is lightly warmed. That’s it. No need for thermometers (but if it makes you feel better, use one to measure your liquid to 100*F/38*C). Take your yeast, in this case it is 2 1/4 teaspoons’ (7 g) worth, whisk it around with a fork until nicely mixed in there and walk away.

The Best Gluten-free Vegan Cinnamon Roll - Fork & Beans

No seriously. Walk away and watch “The Wendy Williams Show,” doodle, paint your nails, go on a brisk walk, or learn how to juggle. Just for 10 minutes though.  When you return you will find that your yeast will have frothed up like a beer poured out of a tap. Mmmmmm beer. That’s it! You have just ensured that your yeast is “active” and you are good to go! If it doesn’t froth up then your yeast is either bad (check the expiration date) or your liquid was too hot/cold. Rinse, repeat and try again. No fears, you have cinnamon rolls to make missy!

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The BEST Gluten-Free Vegan Cinnamon Roll

★★★★★ 4.3 from 7 reviews
  • Author: Fork & Beans
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x
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Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients:

  • 3/4 c. nondairy milk
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 2 1/4 tsp. dry active yeast
  • 2 Tbsp. ground chia seeds (I used white, feel free to use black)
  • 2 Tbsp. ground psyllium husk (or use more chia seeds OR flaxseed meal)
  • 4 Tbsp. vegan butter, melted
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)

Dry ingredients:

  • 3 c. Cara’s All-Purpose Flour Blend (or other gluten free mix)
  • 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Cinnamon Sugar Filling:

  • 3/4 c. brown sugar
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp. vegan butter, melted

Icing:

  • 2 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil (or omit)
  • 1 Tbsp. hot water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Instructions

  1. Warm up your nondairy milk and water together until lukewarm or at 100*F/38*C. Whisk in your yeast and allow to froth up for 10 minutes. Add the chia seeds, pysllium, butter and vinegar. Whisk together and set aside so it can thicken a little.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. Dump the wet ingredients into the middle of the flour mix and stir with a wooden spoon. Your dough will begin to look scrappy. That is A-Okay. When this begins to happen, ditch the wooden spoon and start kneading the dough in the bowl with your hands. That’s right, you heard me correctly. Get those hands dirty! Play with the dough until it gets manageable and somewhat smooth. See the pictures below as to what the dough will look like.
  3. Roll out on your counter under a piece of parchment paper. This dough shouldn’t be too sticky where you have to use another piece of paper to roll out. Roll into a large rectangle–not too thin however, thicker than 1/4″/3 mm though. Combine the sugar filling in a small bowl and dump on top of the dough.
  4. Tightly roll the dough up (use the parchment paper to guide you if you need).Trim the edges and slice in half. Then slice those halves in half until you have eight pieces.
  5. Grease a pan of choice and place the rolls inside, cut-side up. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1 hour in a warm, non-drafty space in your kitchen. These should rise enough to be touching each other in the pan now. They will not, however, double in size.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the edges have firmed up. Place the pan on a wire rack to briefly cool down.
  7. Whisk together the icing–you want this thick so if it’s runny, use more sugar (or if it’s too thick to mix, add a teaspoon of hot water at a time). Pour over the cinnamon rolls.

Notes

1. Tastes best when eaten warm and straight out of the oven.
2. Store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3 days.
3. The dough can be made ahead of time. Simply place in fridge during the rise time and allow to sit overnight. Baking time might need to be longer.

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 A tutorial photo shoot of the cinnamon roll-making process just for you: 

The Best Gluten-free Vegan Cinnamon Roll - Fork & Beans

If you want to you use your own blend or mix up the flours, feel free to do so–always understand that your results might be different and the weight conversion will be different. Nothing is guaranteed in this crazy world of gluten-free vegan baking. Need help with substitutions? Check out this: Guide to Gluten-Free Flours.

I also thought it would be humorous to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the process of what happens when I take photos of the food I share here. While you are seeing this:

The Best Gluten-free Vegan Cinnamon Roll - Fork & Beans

This is what is actually happening:

The Best Gluten-free Vegan Cinnamon Roll - Fork & Beans

Oh the trickery of food blogging…

Happy Baking, friends!

 

 

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Filed Under: Breads, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Fresh Out of the Oven, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut Free, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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  1. ivy

    October 25, 2019 at 4:36 pm

    Hi!

    I attempted this recipe tonight and I have a question I can’t seem to find the answer to in the comments section.

    I whisked in the yeast at 100F, waited 10 minutes, then added the ground psyllium and chia. It immediately turned into one big blob. I don’t see anyone else having this issue nor does your recipe say anything about that happening.

    I moved forward because I didn’t know what else to do and the batter fell apart. I added more milk but I’m not sure how it will turn out.

    Do you have any suggestions? I’d love to be able to make these without that happening!

    Thanks!!

  2. Crystal

    July 7, 2018 at 12:14 pm

    In the beginning I had a hard time proofing the yeast. On the third try I added a 1/2 tsp of sugar and finally was able to get it to proof. Aside from that I followed the recipe to a T and it turned out great! Tastes exactly how I remember cinnamon rolls tasting and the texture is spot on! As far as storage I was wondering if the baked cinnamon rolls would be able to be stored in the freezer. Have you had any luck with that? Because as good as they are, I don’t think I will be able to finish them all before they go bad

    ★★★★

  3. Sarina

    February 27, 2017 at 10:45 am

    This recipe looks great, but I don’t have easy access to psyllium husk, however I do have the VeganEgg made by follow your heart. Do you think I could use instead of the psyllium husk and chia seeds? And if so, how much should I use?

    • Cara

      February 27, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      That I cannot answer, sorry Sarina. The VeganEgg is an egg replacer and the psyllium husk is more on a gum replacer. They have 2 different functions. You can try just using the equivalent of 1 egg with the VeganEgg but I’ve never used it before so I cannot guarantee it. Try it and let me know what happens. Good luck!

  4. bobbi

    December 23, 2016 at 6:02 am

    If you use the refriderator overnight to rise, will it work the same as if you let it rise in a warm place for an hour, if you were to eat the same day? Just confused on the warm/cold thing.

  5. Emma

    December 20, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Could I use bobs red mill 1:1 gluten free flour?

    • Cara

      December 21, 2016 at 11:49 am

      That should work! Anytime I use a different flour mix than listed, I always hold off 1/4 c. flour and add more at the end if it’s still too sticky. You just never know since different gf flours absorb liquids differently πŸ™‚

  6. Abby

    August 4, 2016 at 7:10 am

    Do you think I can use a mix of:
    1 1/2 cups (240 g) brown rice flour
    1/2 cup (96 g) potato starch
    1/4 cup (40 g) white rice flour
    1/4 cup (30 g) tapioca flour

    OR could I also use Bob’s Red Mill GF all purpose flour blend? πŸ™‚ Please let me know!!

    • Cara

      August 4, 2016 at 1:23 pm

      Either could be a good sub, however because they are different flours then what the recipe calls for, maybe hold back on 1/4 c. of flour and add at the end if needed. Sometimes the way the different gf flours absorb liquids require more or less in a recipe, does that make sense?

  7. Dana

    January 31, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    I love that you can actually knead this dough! Best gluten-free cinnamon buns I’ve tried.

    ★★★★★

  8. Alli

    January 4, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    I made these for Christmas morning and they were delicious! My husband and two kids eat gluten but I cannot and I am determined to find recipes that please us all. These fit the bill! I made the rolls the night before and left them in the fridge overnight. I let them sit out room temp for a couple hours before I baked them and they turned out perfect. Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    • Cara

      January 7, 2016 at 6:50 am

      Best news ever. Thank you so much for letting me know! xo

  9. Tiffany

    December 8, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    Just FYI for everyone trying this recipe… Psyllium powder is a MUST. It is a fiber that soaks up liquid. Flax cannot do this. Chia can, but it doesn’t have the laxity and bounce of final product like psyllium.
    I had great results but I omitted 1/2 cup flour…and I used a bit of coconut, tapioca, oat and garbonzo flour along with ‘ heritage blend ‘ in my mix. I also used about 1 1/2 TBS each of the chia and psyllium.

    Many thanks for the recipe.

    Best ~

    ★★★★

  10. Stefanie

    December 3, 2015 at 2:14 am

    I can’t believe I’ve found your site! I’m gluten-free trying to eat more plantbased and your guide to gluten-free flours already is a baking-life saver! But then I stumbled over your cinnamon rolls. I’m craving those for ages now but never made them work gluten-free. So thank you so much for ending my cravings! Can’t wait to try them out as a Sunday treat. Again thank you a lot I will now read your blog for the rest of the day πŸ™‚
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  11. Tiago

    September 4, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    Very interesting reipce. I’m always trying new things and my daughter might get a kick out of trying this reipce. Do you eat something special with this type of bread or just alone? I’ll have to let you know how it comes out. I found your blog in Top Mommy Blogs. I’ll definitely follow and see what new things are happening in Cuddles and Bubbles. If you get a chance, check out my blog at makeitorfixit.com and feel free to follow.

  12. elda

    August 21, 2015 at 9:48 am

    these cinnamon rolls look delicious, however, when I made them today, the dough was extremely sticky. so sticky that I couldn’t even handle it properly. I had to add more flour just to roll it. I grounded up the chia seeds and I used ground flax. I followed this recipe to the T, and the dough just wasn’t right. I will try again and i’ll add a half cup more of flour. When rolling my dough, I was so disappointed because they didn’t come out as thick as your pictures. I have the cut up rolls resting right now. Hopefully they still taste good.

    ★★

  13. Kristin

    July 31, 2015 at 11:20 am

    Wow, these are scrumptious! And I cannot believe how easy they are to make. Compared to the ones I tried in my pre-vegan days, these are so quick and far more tasty. I have to say, though, that I doubled the amount of yeast, since I got that advice from a professional baker once and have gotten used to that little trick…
    I’ll also try the dough for sticky pecan buns. Yumm!
    Thanks for the great recipe!

    ★★★★★

  14. Michele

    July 23, 2015 at 10:15 am

    These turned out better than my old wheat based recipe – I can’t believe how good these are, seriously. I subbed coconut oil for butter and used coconut Palm sugar just to make it a tad healthier and it still came out awesome!

    ★★★★★

    • Cara

      July 23, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Whaaaaa? That’s like, the best thing ever to hear!!

    • Jenna

      November 26, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      YES! That’s what I wanted to read. Thanks for letting us know πŸ˜‰

  15. stephanie m rullan

    June 27, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    i saw this on a website, i need to use oat flour for this recipe, would following this portion & adding the extra baking soda work ?

    In April 2008 issue I found the following information about substituting other flours for white flour while baking. For 1 cup sifted all purpose white flour, substitute:

    1/4 cup soy flour plus 3/4 cup white flour
    1/3 cup wheat germ plus 2/3 cup white flour
    1/3 cup whole wheat flour plus 2/3 cup white flour
    3/4 cup coarse cornmeal
    3/4 cup rice flour
    1 cup rolled oats
    1.5 cups oat flour
    It was also mentioned that these substitutions may require additional leavening, so add 2.5 teaspoons baking powder per cup of flour to compensate. These alternatives to white flour will result in a heavier yeast bread product.

    My question, is it just 2.5

    Read More: http://www.egglesscooking.com/baking-101/substitutions-for-white-flour/

  16. KRistina

    May 17, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    hi! This looks really good, and possibly perfect for my friend who’s allergic to everything. However, he doesn’t do seeds, but can do eggs. How would you substitute eggs back into this, and possibly eliminate the chia and psyllium?

  17. Suzanne

    May 3, 2015 at 11:46 am

    I noticed that the recipe does not call for any xanthan or guar gum? Is this an oversight? thanks.

    • Cara

      May 4, 2015 at 7:39 am

      No oversight, this recipe does not need xanthan, hooray! The psyllium husk powder performs in its place.

  18. Mel

    April 9, 2015 at 7:01 am

    Made these last night and then realized this morning that we never ground the chia

  19. lynn

    January 29, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    I would love to make your flour blend but I’m allergic to rice what can I substitute. I am trying to come up with an all purpose baking blend.

    • Cara

      January 29, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      Check this post out to guide you in creating your own blend πŸ™‚ http://www.forkandbeans.com/2013/12/30/guide-gluten-free-flours/
      Hope that helps! xo

  20. Glorya

    December 24, 2014 at 7:01 am

    I just made it and it turnd out amazing though I used diffrent combination of flour but it was even better than that i used to make with white ( gluten) flour THANK YOU!!

  21. Suzanne Holt

    December 19, 2014 at 5:02 am

    Perfect for this time of year. I feel a bowl of chili coming on … Pinned.

  22. Celina

    December 3, 2014 at 6:37 am

    these are the BEST cinnamon rolls ive ever had!!!!!wowww.sooo good. i actually forgot to put the oil in btw and they are still the best ive ever had!amazing job

  23. Jillian

    October 19, 2014 at 4:07 pm

    Do you measure out the chia seeds and then grind them or measure them after they’re ground? I struggled with another bread recipe and I think it was something to do with the chia.

    I really appreciate recipes like this since I can’t have wheat or eggs. Thanks!

    • Cara

      October 20, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Hi Jillian, you measure them after they are ground. What I like to do is just take a bunch of chia seeds, grind them, and then store them for future use. Hope this helps!

  24. Megan

    September 28, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    My husband just dominated these! They were incredible — your blog is our new favorite website!!

    • Cara

      September 30, 2014 at 9:07 am

      Cinnamon Roll domination!!! YAY! xo

  25. Laura Wagner

    September 10, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Holy goodness, I see these in my very near future, like this weekend in mass quantity with lots of coffee!! I haven’t had a cinnamon roll since having to switch to gluten free over six years ago. I’m egg free now too, so these look perfect! Can’t wait to try them. Thank you!!!

  26. Jen

    September 4, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Can you make these a day ahead and just pop them in the oven the morning of your brunch for example?

    • Cara

      September 8, 2014 at 9:03 am

      You can always try. I have not done so yet so I cannot guarantee it but give it a shot! xo

  27. Thea @ Baking Magique

    July 30, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    I made a new version of these on my blog and they were so delicious! Thanks for creating a really good recipe πŸ™‚ And of course I’ve linked back to your site because I really appreciate your work!

  28. Melissa

    July 3, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    I made these and they are delicious! The first time I made them with the icing sugar frosting but found the icing just too sweet. The next time I used cream cheese frosting – LOVE. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

  29. Aun

    July 3, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Just so you know, men bake too. Its a little silly to assume only women are reading your website. Maybe leave out the parts that address the reader as “Missy”? I, for one, have a few extra “ingredients” that make me not much of a Missy.
    Regardless, im excited to try this recipe.

  30. Skye

    July 1, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I can’t even handle how amazing these are and although I’m not proud of it, I can honestly say I ate 3 rolls right away. Worth it going down, not so much after 20 minutes. I have to pace myself with how often I make these now, and whether I double the batch or not! But I’m attending a farmers market on Wednesday and am making these to bring and wow my friends πŸ™‚ Can not wait. Hopefully there’s enough left for everybody else! thank you so so much <3 xoxoxoxo

    • Cara

      July 3, 2014 at 6:51 am

      Okay, I absolutely LOVE hearing that Skye. Makes my heart so happy to hear that you love these!! xo

  31. Geri

    June 15, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    Do you think these would work with straight flaxmeal? My sister’s allergic to chia πŸ™

  32. Andrea

    June 3, 2014 at 8:52 am

    Cara, these are ah-maze-ing. I saw a recipe for sticky buns that were inspired by an “old fashioned” – the cocktail πŸ™‚ and I knew I could count on this roll base to make it. I try to make things without refined sugar, so for the dry ingredients I used coconut palm sugar. Then for the cinnamon filling I pureed medjool dates with almond milk and a bit of maple syrup and salt (and some bourbon/bitters), and for the top did the same mix but added pecans.

    I have to say, this bread base is PERFECT. They are so good that to keep my self from eating all of them within 24 hours I had to bring the rest to work!

    Thanks for the great recipes, I appreciate how simple they are compared to other gf/vegan recipes, and how easy it is to adapt them to other dietary needs.

  33. mk

    May 29, 2014 at 12:16 am

    i WILL be trying these ;]

  34. Annmarie

    May 19, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Do you think this recipe would work with almond flour or some other kind of grain free flour? I have celiac but I also react to other grains so I can’t eat them either πŸ™ Would love to try this recipe though! And if I did swap with almond flour, do you think I could sub it cup4cup or do you think I’d need to change the amount I use in it (I’m still learning this grain free baking thing… I thought I had the gluten free baking thing down pretty well and then I develop other allergies! sigh)
    haha thanks!

    • Cara

      May 20, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      Hi Annmarie! Oof, I honestly don’t see that almond flour can work as the complete substitute for this recipe just because it is such a dense flour, it really needs eggs when you are using that amount. I wish I could be more of a help but the truth is that this is unchartered territory for me. I will look around and see if I can find any more info for you…xo!

  35. Alyssa

    May 16, 2014 at 5:49 pm

    Great recipe! We are new to gluten free. My son was diagnosed with celiac disease and although I put him on gluten free, my family still ate the same old “crap” ((sorry for the language, but that’s the only way I see gluten now)). Well, as I said, I’m new to this so do I need to use xantham gum if I’m using a store bought all purpose flour that does not already contain it? I can’t wait to make these!!!

    • Cara

      May 17, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      Welcome to the gluten-free train! πŸ˜‰ No apologies for saying crap or being new to all of this. You are in a crap and newbie-welcoming zone. To answer your question, yes, if your store-bought all-purpose flour does not have xanthan gum in it, you will need to add it to your recipes that call for it. I hope that helps! Oh, and check out this post for more gluten-free flour help if you haven’t already:
      http://www.forkandbeans.com/2013/12/30/guide-gluten-free-flours/

      Let me know if I can help you with anything, Alyssa. For reals… xo!

  36. burr

    May 9, 2014 at 12:34 am

    I substituted several ingredients and it turned out great. I love the chia/flax gel!
    I used kefir instead of soy milk, and grass-fed butter. Then I added 2 eggs and added some almond meal to compensate for the extra liquid. I also added 2t xanthan gum to the dough, and chopped pecans to the filling–yum!

  37. Christy

    April 26, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    Wow! You weren’t kidding when you said “Best Gluten-free Vegan Cinnamon Roll”! These are amazing. I’ve made a couple recipes in the past, but none of them were that impressive. This one is a winner. Thanks!

  38. Ashley @ Blissful Basil

    April 11, 2014 at 9:40 am

    I absolutely love your site, recipes + photography, Cara! These cinnamon rolls look so delicious, and I love the tuturial photos. Gorgeous + mouth-watering!

    • Cara

      April 11, 2014 at 9:50 am

      You are so super kind for those sweet words Ashley–thank you! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. Much love to you, xo!

  39. Katie

    April 11, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Can I substitute regular all purpose or whole wheat flour for this recipe?

    • Cara

      April 11, 2014 at 9:49 am

      You can definitely give it a shot Katie! It should be rather similar, however just know that I haven’t tried it yet so I am not 100% certain the measurements will be on point with regular flour. Then again, I’m ALL for experimentation! Let me know if it works, I’d love to hear back. xo

  40. Leslie

    April 5, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    I just made these, this is a great recipe! I was happy to find that the dough was very easy to work with. It didn’t crumble or tear or stick. It was fun to make. Some alterations I did included using coconut oil instead of vegan butter. And for the filling I made a poppy seed spread (like what is found in Polish and Hungarian poppy seed rolls and cookies). I didn’t use the icing, I thought the dough and filling were flavorful enough. I want to make this again and try a cinnamon, nut, and dried fruit filling. And I’d like to see if it would be good to add cinnamon or coconut or something else to the dough just for an experiment on flavors. Thank you for posting this recipe!

  41. Karly

    March 30, 2014 at 9:35 am

    Ok, these are siting on the oven rising (hopefully=). is the dough something that i could make ahead and refrigerate? Or could i freeze the unbaked cinnamon rolls for future use? I’m a year into the gluten free baking and i still have no clue what i’m doing haha

  42. Julie Hasson

    March 23, 2014 at 8:20 am

    If you don’t mind me asking Cara, what kind of a lens are you using? I love your photos!

    • Cara

      March 23, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Thank you so much Julie! I don’t use anything fancy–I have the basic Nikon base model (d3100) and I used the 50mm lens for most of my photos. πŸ™‚

  43. Julie Hasson

    March 23, 2014 at 8:17 am

    These look amazing Cara! I can’t wait to give them a try soon, and bring cinnamon rolls back into my life: ) Thanks for sharing!

    • Cara

      March 23, 2014 at 9:00 am

      I’m telling you, they are super tasty (and it’s not just because I made them) ha I cannot wait for you to reunited with Cinnamon Rolls! πŸ˜‰ xo

  44. Randi (laughfrodisiac)

    March 19, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    Well they certainly look like the best cinnamon rolls in the world! Can’t wait to try. Thanks for the excuse to make more cinnamon rolls!

    • Cara

      March 19, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      I like the way you see things (and no, it’s not just because I planted that seed in your mind that they are the best) πŸ™‚ Oh and you’re welcome! xo

  45. Kat

    March 18, 2014 at 8:26 am

    OMG how am I just now seeing these?! Yummmm!!! πŸ˜€ Definitely adding to the “MUST make!” list

    Love the sneak peak in to your creative photo styling techniques too – so fun! πŸ˜‰

    • Cara

      March 19, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      Girrrrrrll, these are a MUST! In fact, these are going to be a part of the promo food truck extravaganza πŸ™‚

  46. Bianca

    March 14, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    Man, I could soooo go for one of these right now! I’ve not had much experience with gluten-free baking, but I should really pin this and make it my first yeasted gluten-free experience.

    • Cara

      March 19, 2014 at 6:54 pm

      What’s that I hear? It’s the sound of Bianca breaking into this new world of gluten-free baking…and LOVING it. First up: Cinnamon Rolls! xo

  47. Lauren

    March 14, 2014 at 6:52 am

    Hi Cara! Love your site- wonderful recipes!!! πŸ™‚ What are your thoughts on make-ahead tips for this recipe? Could I make the rolls through step 7 a day prior to baking them?

    xo,
    Lauren
    http://alovelysideproject.wordpress.com/

    • Cara

      March 14, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Hey Lauren, I say make them at night and allow them to sit in the fridge covered while they rise overnight and then bake in the morning. Hope that helps!
      xo

  48. Bobbi

    March 13, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    I think I will love them since your other recipe w/o yeast was so fabulous! Can’t wait to try these too.
    ~ Bobbi

    • Cara

      March 19, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      Oh you! Bobbi, you know how to make me blush every single time. xo

  49. Valerie

    March 13, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I like my cinnamon buns with raisins….what quantity do you recommend I add?? Thank you!

    • Cara

      March 13, 2014 at 7:01 pm

      Probably 1/2 c. would be fine Valerie πŸ™‚

      • Valerie

        March 13, 2014 at 7:56 pm

        Thanks Cara…will definitely try your recipe! Cheers, Valerie

  50. The Vegan Cookie Fairy

    March 13, 2014 at 4:05 pm

    Love your behind-the-scenes πŸ™‚

    • Cara

      March 19, 2014 at 6:55 pm

      Hehe. Amusing right???

  51. Heather

    March 13, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    Cara, I am A) Drooling and wanting to shove them all in my mouth immediately and B) really wanting to make asap, BUT I have high food allergies to both Bakers and Brewers yeast! Big sad face. Do you have any magical ideas/substitutes for the yeast? Pah-leeezzz say yes and send me your wisdom>>>yes, I have been up too long today and too much caffeine. Thank you, Heather

    • Cara

      March 13, 2014 at 3:02 pm

      Like I’d leave you in the dark Heather, bshaa! <-you are own your own figuring out that sound πŸ™‚ I got your back, sister. Check the top of this post. I include a link to a yeast-free cinnamon roll recipe. Equally as good. xo

      • Heather

        March 13, 2014 at 3:07 pm

        Love. You. Long. Time. I think I am going to run up to my kitchen now and make them! Thanks Cara. πŸ™‚

        • Cara

          March 13, 2014 at 3:08 pm

          Please tell me Love you long time more often! That just made my day, xo

  52. Nora (A Clean Bake)

    March 13, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    I’ve been avoiding GF cinnamon rolls like the plague because I didn’t think they could rise enough. But these totally prove that wrong. Can’t wait to give them a try!

    • Cara

      March 13, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      Trust me Nora, I avoided gf/vegan breads for a couple of years out of fear. Fear not fellow baking sister! Let us rise up and bake the heck out of some cinnamon rolls πŸ™‚

  53. Laurel

    March 13, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I think if you deliver some to my bedside I’d be nimble as a Spring lamb two rolls later. Girl, they look absolutely perfect. Well done. Again.

    • Cara

      March 13, 2014 at 3:04 pm

      I’d LOVE to see what a nimble Spring lamb actually looks like… πŸ˜‰

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