Chocolate Orange Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy dough wrapped around a gooey chocolate orange filling and topped with rich chocolate orange frosting. 🤤 These Chocolate Orange Rolls are the perfect indulgent treat, with a soft, fluffy dough and a gooey, flavorful filling!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm dairy-free milk warm, not hot
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2¼ tsp dry yeast
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp melted vegan butter
- 1 cup vegan vanilla protein powder
For the Filling:
- â…“ cup melted dairy-free butter
- â…” cup melted dark chocolate orange flavor
- 2 tbsp vegan chocolate protein powder
- ½ tsp orange extract
For the Frosting:
- 2 tbsp vegan cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp orange extract
- 1 tsp dairy-free milk add more if needed
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- 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.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, protein powder, and the remaining brown sugar.
- Add the yeast mixture and melted vegan butter to the dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Knead the dough by hand or in a stand mixer for 8-10 minutes until it’s smooth and no longer sticky.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size.
Prepare the Filling:
- 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:
- Roll out the dough into a long rectangle.
- Spread the chocolate orange filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough lengthwise into a log, then cut it into thick rolls.
- Place the rolls in a prepared baking dish.
Let the Rolls Rise:
- Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 20-30 minutes.
Bake the Rolls:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) while the rolls are rising.
- Bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Make the Frosting:
- 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:
- Once the rolls are slightly cooled, spread the frosting on top while they are still warm.