VEGAN Cinnamon Rolls | High Protein, Healthy, & Easy

Will you be the hero at your next brunch with these vegan cinnamon rolls? In this video, you will learn how to whip up delicious VEGAN Cinnamon Rolls that are packed with protein and satisfy your sweet tooth while helping you crush your macros.
VEGAN PROTEIN CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE
Makes 8-12 cinnamon rolls
▻ Macros for 8 Jumbo Rolls: 18g protein / 30 carb / 5g fat / 4g Fiber / 6g Sugar
Calories: 237
▻ Macros for 12 Small Rolls: 12g protein / 20g carbs / 4g fat / 3g fiber / 4g sugar
Calories: 164
▻ FOR THE DOUGH:
6oz warm plantbased milk
120g vegan yogurt
1 tablespoon (15g) maple syrup or agave
1 tablespoon (14g) vegan melted butter or coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (7g) rapid rise instant dry yeast amzn.to/3Q77ikP
240g all-purpose whole wheat pastry flour
120g vital wheat gluten amzn.to/3rJo3dr. **not shown in video, but essential to add**
1 teaspoon baking powder (OPTIONAL)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
▻ FOR THE FILLING:
1 tablespoon (14) melted butter or coconut oil
30g coconut sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
▻ OPTIONAL FILLINGS:
You can add chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips, to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
▻ OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Sugar glaze, vegan cream cheese frosting, or maple syrup
▻ PUMPKIN SPICED VERSION SWAPS:
Instead of yogurt, use pumpkin purée.
Instead of cinnamon, use pumpkin spice powder.
▻ CHEF NOTES:
If you prefer a sweeter dough, add another tablespoon of maple syrup.
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1. Before starting this recipe, make sure you have rapid-rise instant dry yeast. This type of yeast is important because it allows us to skip a few steps.
2. In a small bowl, warm the milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and butter in the microwave for 30-40 seconds. Add vanilla extract and yeast. Give it a light stir and set it aside for 5 minutes.
3. In the standing mixer bowl, sift and add the dry ingredients: whole wheat pastry flour, vital wheat gluten, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix on low with a dough hook for 3-5 minutes until smooth and elastic. The dough will come together nicely, but it will be sticky to the touch because of the vital wheat gluten. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5. After the 60 minutes, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
6. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut sugar and ground cinnamon for the filling.
8. Brush the melted butter or coconut oil over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
9. Starting from one long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log shape.
10. Using dental floss, cut the log into 8 or 12 equal slices. Place the slices in the greased baking dish.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden.
12. Once the rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve the cinnamon rolls warm and enjoy!
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[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Hi friends! I apologize for the oversight🤦🏽‍♀️. I completely forgot to include the most important step in the video, which is adding the vital wheat gluten. This ingredient is what provides the protein in this recipe. You can find the full and correct recipe in the description box of this video. I can’t wait for you to try this recipe, I know you will love it as much as I do. If you try it, tag me on ig (FITVEGANCHEF) I would love to see your creations 🫶🏽

[@roxybuell9898]

Looks Great 😃 Why adding the Gluten, bc I can't have gluten, is something different I can do ?

[@tianag8383]

She does it again! I swear, my vegan meals would be so boring without Natalie 😂😂 Thank you for another great idea! Can't wait to try this!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Happy to help🫶🏽

[@jodibasen9177]

She is so awesome

[@kristinf6167]

So thankful for a recipe without protein powder!!! 🙌

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I got you🫶🏽

[@kristenswanson2986]

I’m just wondering what is giving it so much protein? I’m new to vegan cooking.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

@@kristenswanson2986 it’s the vital wheat gluten. VWG is packed with protein. I totally missed putting the most important clip 😅 of me adding this after the wheat flour 🤦🏽‍♀️😱 I wrote the full recipe in the description box🫶🏽

[@debbiedaymoon6145]

oooh YEAH. i’m goin pumpkin spice with mini chocolate chips

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

That sound like the best combo

[@louisborsato7676]

Wowza!! These look absolutely delicious! Can't wait to make them myself! Thank you chef Natalie! Totally awesome! Cheers

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

You are so welcome 🤗 Happy Baking!

[@JoseSanchez-fp3mp]

Hi, love this so much I'm getting hungry and is so delicious you are amazing pumpkins are amazing too have a nice day.

[@robino941]

All three variations look fantastic, though the pumpkin ones would be my favorite. 💙 Great job!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much ☺️ That’s my favorite too🫶🏽

[@maryouellet807]

I made this recipe many many time over and it’s so good !! But tonight I was craving donuts so I used your dough recipe to make oven bake donut holes and it was delicious it’s dryer than a deep fry donut but much healthier. Shaped the dough in small balls oil sprayed them and rolled them in the “sugary coating “ swerve brown sugar, 1 tablespoons of raw cane sugar, pumpkin spice spice.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yay! So glad you are enjoying the recipes ❤️

[@ssfnp]

Delicious 🤤 the pumpkin spice roll would most likely be my favorite!! You're an amazing gorgeous baker 👩‍🍳 thank you for sharing ❤

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much beautiful 🤩 I hope you give it a try

[@carnismiscancer2108]

I love cinnamon rolls! Thanks for the recipe! You're close to 70K subs!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much 🫶🏽🙌🏽 so close

[@RandyLe-cb2eb]

Amazing friend can you do vegan chocolate cake?? I think trader Joe has it

[@danaparker1188]

They all look delicious! I'd like to try the pumpkin spice ones first.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Those are my favorite!

[@teagoldleaf4137]

These look delicious, thank you Natalie ❤

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much! I hope you try them

[@365firebird]

These look amazing! Thank you, Natalie! I might add raisins😁💪

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes raisins and dates are sooo good in this recipe

[@tweety1028801]

😮😮😮 got to make this this week. I might try adding chocolate chips

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes! Do it🤤🤤🤤

[@edus82]

This is perfect! What a great timing, I have been craving cinnamon buns - not my usual thing to crave but my tesco doesn’t seem to stock the vegan cinnamon buns for a while now and this is a protein version, so it would be even better! It’s on the menu for the coming week! 😊

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I cannot wait for you to try them

[@edus82]

@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef it’s on the menu tomorrow :)

[@flauschtrud]

I have to try these tomorrow ❤ Just a remark: I found out by accident that your bagels need a lot more baking powder than I read in the recipe, but now that I see your "teaspoon" I understand why 😂 In Germany we don't have specific measurement spoons and all recipes tell the amount for standard eating tea and tablespoons. So I'd guess your teaspoon is twice the size of mine which explains why the bagels were a lot better when I accidentally put in the double amount 😅

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Lol 😂 omg I didn’t know that.

[@truvelocity]

I would add currents to my cinnamon roll filling.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Love those

[@kristenschroeder2764]

Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe and variations!!

[@deecee7042]

Thank you for putting the actual recipe in the description

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Absolutely

[@CookreviewFL]

Thank you for sharing! I should try them.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Please do!🫶🏽

[@jackiehayling6184]

I just came upon your video and I love it, I would add shredded coconut to the filling

[@TangoMasterclassCom]

Just made these tonight! So delicious! I added pecans and chocolate for the filling, as you suggested.

[@Jada-yu9mr]

My dream video.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Aw🫶🏽🍂🎃

[@lorellymobley690]

As a fellow bikini competitor 3 weeks out from my next competition, I can’t wait to celebrate by making these after my last competition in November. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Perfect timing 🙌🏽 good luck with your season

[@lorellymobley690]

@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef thank you so much! 🧡🥰

[@niccoleguggia2166]

Looks like a perfect Christmas morning breakfast treat

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

The best!

[@miketrevino3875]

The heck.... with that I am just so..... excited and waiting for the vegan bottle water to come out in stores 😊

[@mo_guffens1667]

The more cinnamon the better! YUM

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes 🙌🏽🤣

[@taylorodegard6346]

Can you do a recipe for a high protein pizza dough? Love your recipe and your Ebook!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

You can use my bagel recipe or the white bean loaf recipe from my cookbook for pizza dough 🫶🏽

[@GeorgeRitchieMatthews]

I support this idea!!

[@lsmithrn1]

I just made these. They just came out of the oven and look fabulous. Can't wait to try. Smell delicious

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Enjoy 🤩🫶🏽 What flavor combo you made?👀

[@mandym8781]

You had me at chocolate walnut 😋😋😋

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Lol 😂

[@catgfit]

Looking forward to the walnuy chocolate chip version 😊

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Delish

[@bellafield8393]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOUUUUU A MILLION TIMES!!!!! I'll definitely be making pumpkin and regular ones!!! I'm so excited! Maybe even an apple one 😮

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes apple ones would be epic

[@tamaram5702]

I made cinnamnon rolls on the air fryer with FYTA protein powder the caramel vanilla one, but your version is way prettier than mine lol

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yummm

[@varshneydevansh]

I made with whole wheat flour with kefir(replacing the yogurt) and boy they were great. Found your video today.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

@@varshneydevansh wow! That sounds incredible! Thank you for sharing this amazing variation 💗

[@varshneydevansh]

@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef For Cinnamon rolls I used Khaand(Unrefined sugar) and for frosting used a mixture of fresh cream + milk(turned out good) And also I use Ashirwad Select whole wheat flour, it's good for even making pizza.

[@619WISHY]

This video was very relaxing and those rolls look bomb! 👌🏻

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much

[@gabrielaherrera3665]

Pumpkin Spice 🎉

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

🎃pumpkin spice season

[@Funfettiwitch]

Yummm !! I might make these and go to cinnaholic

[@tianamelton4901]

YUM!

[@instrumenttales]

Wanna make these for my fiancé! They look so good. Do the macros for each size include the frosting?

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Without frosting, these macros are just for the basic rolls

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes! Do it! She will love them🫶🏽

[@joannald89]

I can't wait to make these! Thank you for the recipe!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Happy cooking 🫶🏽🍂

[@dannymoore2534]

hey beautiful have a wonderful week love danny

[@priscilaoprescu2831]

This looks delicious, can’t wait to make them!! I just had a question: how come they are so high in protein? Do you add anything or is it natural that they have 18g protein per portion? Thank you!❤

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I can’t wait for you to try them. The protein comes from The vital wheat gluten flour. Make sure to read the full recipe in the description before starting 🫶🏽

[@jenniferzmuda348]

They all look so amazing!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much

[@neeniesfitlife413]

Looks so amazing! Going to try!!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much 😊 I can’t wait for you to try it

[@DenaliTheAdventuress]

Excited to make the original/classic recipe with added pecans!!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes! 🤤🤤🤤

[@tenapit]

I can’t wait to try all three😊

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Happy baking

[@stassyfitpt]

Oh wow! Yummy!!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Delish

[@GeorgeRitchieMatthews]

I want these every day!!!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

You are having these every day🤣

[@dannettenelson6549]

Just made a batch of the pumpkin cinnamon rolls, I need to add more filling next time. Also, my dough didn't rise as much in the proving process. I may overworked my dough when blending. Do you have any tips for folx who don't have a kitchen aid mixer and have to use a hand-held mixer? Also any tips for making sure the dough proves properly? Thanks - I have your recipe book and love your recipes!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

To knead the dough, start by doing it manually until it reaches a texture where it no longer sticks to your hand. For the Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap or a hot damp towel (like I did) to create a warm and humid environment for the yeast to activate. Prepare a clean kitchen towel by placing it under hot water and then squeezing out the excess water. This will make the towel warm and moist. You can also place the dough in a warm area to allow it to rise and double in size or a warm oven to create a consistent temperature for the dough to rise. For the filling, if you are making pumpkin spice variation, consider adding a thin layer of pumpkin puree before sprinkling the pumpkin spice and coconut sugar.

[@jodibasen9177]

Great video as always!! Could I replace the wheat flour with pea flour? Thks!!

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

So I’m using both vital wheat gluten and whole wheat flour… I haven’t tried replacing with pea flour. It’s on my todo list. Pea flour has a strong flavor a and smell. I fear it might be overpowering. I will try and report back. I also want to try replacing VWG for protein powder too.

[@jodibasen9177]

@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef wow thank you!! I use whole foods 365 pea protein powder to make waffles amd it has a very neutral taste. I have never tried anything other than that. It makes great waffles. I just use that, baking powder and the yofiit chickpea milk. I haven't been able to figure out muffins with it yet though. Only waffles and ice cream.

[@melissacastillo4084]

Question, why do you use yeast and baking powder?

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I really like the texture with both, the vital wheat is a bit though when I did it without. It still comes out good without 🫶🏽I just preferred it with the baking powder.

[@lindsaytoussaint]

Yoooo this looks amazing

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much

[@jodibasen9177]

What if I am allergic to we? What can I use instead?Thank you

[@karawaller9772]

Thank god another video lol

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Thank you so much

[@SenorFlake]

Hey Natalie, am I missing something or did you miss the WVG in the video? I can see it in the description where your recipe is, but not in the video?

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

🤦🏽‍♀️ omg I totally missed adding that clip! Sorry 😢, yes the recipe has vwg.

[@jenell6463]

Making today! Is the cream cheese frosting included with the calorie count? Or is it that separate?

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I did not include it in the macros, that way you guys can choose whatever you want to add as a topping 🫶🏽

[@Itz_Mi999]

How do I make the chocolate one?

[@sinfitbikini]

I’m so confused. You mention adding wheat flour but then while mixing it you su vital wheat gluten. When did you add that and how much?

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Full Recipe is in the description box. I accidentally forgot to add me adding the vital wheat gluten clip🤦🏽‍♀️

[@sinfitbikini]

@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef I saw, sorry. Thank you! I can’t wait to try these! 🥰🙌

[@leab559]

I am so looking forward to making the first two batches - the pumpkin spice thing doesn't really come across in Australia, but I am also thinking of trying an apple version... if you could sub pumpkin puree I am thinking I should be able to sub Apple pureeand mixed spice?

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes you can! Like an Apple fritter 🤤 yumm Pumpkin spice is a mix of spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger). I make it myself whenever I can’t find it.

[@leab559]

I actually have all of those - I might give it a go.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

@@leab559 🫶🏽 do it! Look for a basic recipe online.

[@SMWSMW-qu3df]

What’s the high protein source?

[@user-ef1mu7hw3h]

It looks good but where is that 18g of protein? I bake too so i know that ordinary cinnamon rolls don't have that much protein so i was waiting the whole video to see how you make it to be high in protein but just cant see it sorry.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I apologize for the oversight🤦🏽‍♀️. I completely forgot to include the most important step in the video, which is adding the vital wheat gluten. This ingredient is what provides the protein in this recipe. You can find the full and correct recipe in the description box of this video. 🫶🏽

[@lindacullison768]

I’m allergic to wheat. If I sub GF flour would it be the same amount?

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

This is not a recipe that can be swapped for gluten free… it’s not gonna come out the same. I’m working on developing a gf version. I’ll keep you posted 🫶🏽 In the meantime… my friends at green bites make gf protein cinnamon rolls and gf protein treats. I’ll link below. You can use discount code #fitvegan 🫶🏽 greenbitesgo.com/products/superfood-cinnamon-rolls?_pos=1&_sid=69dcb16bb&_ss=r

[@jmoyni01]

Tried this today. Followed your converted version (no scale). Dough was dry and crumbly. Didn’t rise much (my yeast was still active - I tested first) and impossible to roll out. Had to toss it out. :(

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

I’m oh no! sorry It didn’t turn out. Thank you so much for the feedback. I took the us conversion out as I developed the recipe using a food scale (grams / ounces) I highly recommend food scale for baking recipes It makes it so accurate. They’re really cheap on Amazon.

[@annabryant4491]

Would love to see more high protein recipes that don’t include gluten.

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes! I’ll definitely work on some for the holidays 🫶🏽

[@SMWSMW-qu3df]

Vital wheat gluten is the protein source, but unfortunately then it’s not for ppl who need to eat dairy free, legume free, and gluten free. Glad others can eat it though.

[@melissaknight3438]

Pecans…

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

Yes!!!! I was out🙃, but my next batch I’m thinking 🤔 pecans and a date syrup filling 🤭🍂

[@mrlawton75]

My wife is dying to know what the tattoo on your right wrist is. 😊 care to share?

[@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef]

it’s the word KARMA in ambigram

[@mrlawton75]

@@NatalieMatthewsFitVeganChef thank you!!