Healthy Golden Milk Cinnamon Rolls

These Golden Milk Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey, and gently spiced with a blend of coconut sugar, cinnamon, and Anima Mundi's Golden Moon Milk for a unique take on a classic favorite. Warm, lightly sweet, and full of nourishing flavor, these healthier cinnamon rolls are the perfect weekend bake. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just want a comforting treat with a wellness-inspired twist, this is the best thing to come out of your oven all season. 

After the success of my soft and gooey Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting, I wanted to try something a little different. Inspired by the soothing flavors of a warm turmeric latte, these rolls are made with Anima Mundi's Golden Moon Milk blend, cinnamon, and coconut sugar for a spiced filling. Finished with a silky golden milk cream cheese frosting, they're the kind of treat that feels indulgent but with a wholesome twist. I'm telling you, these fluffy rolls will brighten up your weekend and are so worth making. Let's bake!

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Ingredients To Make Vegan Homemade Cinnamon Rolls:

Here's what you'll need to bring these nourishing, spiced cinnamon buns to life.

• All-Purpose Flour: This is the base for soft, fluffy cinnamon roll dough. You can also use whole wheat flour if you're leaning toward more whole grains.
• Active Dry Yeast: This is what makes the rolls rise and gives them that light, pillowy texture. Be sure to activate it in warm water. Make sure it's not too hot, or it may ruin the rise.
• Coconut Sugar: Adds a subtle caramel sweetness to the dough and filling while keeping things refined sugar-free. You'll also use it to bloom the yeast.
• Unsweetened Soy Milk: A creamy, protein-rich non-dairy milk that works beautifully here. 
• Avocado Oil: A neutral, heart-healthy oil that keeps the dough soft without needing real butter. It's the key to healthier cinnamon rolls. Or use vegan butter. You'll use the rest for the filling and some to cook my Fluffy Vegan Matcha Pancakes.
• Anima Mundi Golden Moon Milk: The star ingredient that gives these rolls a golden hue and warm, spiced flavor. It's filled with turmeric and adaptogenic herbs, making each bite a nourishing treat, while additional spices like cardamom, lavender, and vanilla add digestive comfort. It's a delicious, harmonizing blend that's worth having in your pantry, whether it is to make these gooey cinnamon rolls or stir some in your Homemade Pistachio Milk for a nourishing, prebiotic, adaptogenic warm drink. Use code "NATURALVEGAN" to get 15% off if you want to give it a try.
• Salt: A pinch enhances the flavor and helps the dough rise just right.
• Vegan Butter: Used in the cinnamon sugar filling. I recommend using a cashew-milk-based one.
• Cinnamon: Classic and comforting, it gives the filling its signature flavor. 
• Vegan Cream Cheese: For the dreamy frosting on top. I like to use a cashew-based version, which pairs beautifully with the golden milk blend.
• Maple Syrup: Naturally sweetens the frosting while adding a hint of warm, earthy flavor.

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How To Make Them:

This is a straightforward and rewarding recipe; you just need to allow a little time for the dough to rise. Here's how to make these cozy, golden-hued cinnamon buns.

• Make the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the soy milk, avocado oil, salt, and Anima Mundi Golden Moon Milk. Stir in the activated yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour and mix with a wooden spoon or dough hook attachment until a soft dough ball forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for a few minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Prepare the Filling: Mix softened vegan butter, coconut sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until spreadable. Roll the dough into a large rectangle and spread the cinnamon filling evenly across the surface. Roll tightly into a log and cut into 6-12 fluffy rolls using a sharp knife.
• Second Rise & Bake: Place rolls into a greased or parchment-lined baking dish. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes. Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
• Make the Frosting & Serve: In a medium bowl, mix vegan cream cheese, maple syrup, and a spoonful of Golden Moon Milk until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and enjoy these golden, gooey cinnamon buns fresh out of the oven.

Top Tips: 

Here are some tips to help you bake the fluffiest, most flavorful golden milk cinnamon rolls from the very first try.

• Activate the Yeast Properly: Let the yeast, warm water, and coconut sugar sit until the mixture is foamy. This shows your yeast is alive and ready to work. No bubbles? Start fresh with a new packet for best results.
• Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Let your vegan butter soften and your soy milk come to room temperature before mixing. This helps the dough rise more evenly and ensures a smooth, spreadable cinnamon filling.
• Don't Skip the Second Rise: The second rise allows the dough to relax and puff up, resulting in those fluffy rolls with a beautiful golden brown top. 
• Cool Slightly Before Frosting: Let your rolls cool just a bit before adding the frosting so it melts slightly without disappearing. This gives you that perfect layer of golden milk cream cheese icing.

Variations And Substitutions: 

I definitely recommend trying this healthy cinnamon rolls recipe as written first. It's been tested for that soft, fluffy texture and balanced flavor. But if you want to switch things up, here are a few ideas:

• Flour Options: You can substitute white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour. Just reduce the amount slightly (about ¼ cup less) to prevent dense dough. 
• Milk Alternatives: Unsweetened soy milk helps create a tender crumb and encourages a good rise, but almond milk, oat milk, or cashew milk also work. Just be sure to use room temperature milk to support yeast activation.
• Filling Add-Ins: Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or even a handful of raisins to the filling for added texture and flavor, just like in traditional cinnamon rolls.
• Frosting Variations: Try adding a splash of vanilla extract (especially if you have it on hand from making my Easy Vanilla Bean Cookies) or a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom to your cream cheese frosting for extra warmth and spice.
• Sweetener Options: If you don't have coconut sugar, you could opt for brown sugar, if that's what you have on hand. It will have a slightly different flavor.
• Golden Sun Milk: If you have leftovers from making my Golden Milk Ice Cream, use Anima Mundi's Golden Sun Milk for an energizing variation. This blend contains power adaptogens and a delicious chai flavor!

Storage: 

Keep your leftover cinnamon buns soft and flavorful by storing them in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want them to last longer, refrigerate and warm them slightly before serving to bring back that pillowy texture.

These rolls freeze well, too. Just wait to frost them until you're ready to enjoy. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then warm them up and spread on the golden milk cream cheese frosting for that fresh-from-the-oven experience.

Equipment Needed: 

• Small Bowl: For blooming the yeast with warm water and coconut sugar.
• Whisk: Helps fluff the flour before mixing and evenly distributes the dry ingredients.
• Wooden Spoon or Spatula: To stir the wet and dry ingredients before kneading.
• Large Mixing Bowl: To combine the wet ingredients, flour, and activated yeast into a smooth cinnamon roll dough.
• Stand Mixer (Optional): Use a dough hook attachment to knead the dough easily if you'd rather skip hand-kneading.
• Rolling Pin: Essential for rolling the dough into a large rectangle before filling and rolling it into a log.
• Sharp Knife: To cut the log into evenly-sized rolls.
• Baking Dish (9x13 inch): To bake the golden milk cinnamon rolls to golden brown perfection.
• Plastic Wrap or Damp Towel: To cover the dough while it rises, both for the first and second rise.
• Wire Rack: To cool the rolls slightly before spreading the frosting.

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