Chocolate Orange Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Prepare the Dough:

1. Mix the warm dairy-free milk with half of the brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle in the dry yeast, give it a quick stir, and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, protein powder, and the remaining brown sugar.
3. Add the yeast mixture and melted vegan butter to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
4. Knead the dough by hand or in a stand mixer for 8-10 minutes until it’s smooth and no longer sticky.
5. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.

Prepare the Filling:

1. In a small bowl, combine the melted dairy-free butter, melted orange-flavored dark chocolate, vegan chocolate protein powder, and orange extract. Add more protein powder if needed to achieve a thick, spreadable consistency.

Assemble the Rolls:

1. Roll out the dough into a long rectangle.
2. Spread the chocolate orange filling evenly over the dough.
3. Roll the dough lengthwise into a log, then cut it into thick rolls.
4. Place the rolls in a prepared baking dish.

Let the Rolls Rise:

1. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes.

Bake the Rolls:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) while the rolls are rising.
2. Bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Make the Frosting:

1. Mix together the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, orange extract, and dairy-free milk. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.

Frost the Rolls:

1. Once the rolls are slightly cooled, spread the frosting on top while they are still warm.