Introducing Peanut Butter and Jelly Rolls – the ultimate nostalgic treat! Imagine the goodness of your favorite childhood PB&J sandwich wrapped in a warm, soft, and buttery roll, topped with a homemade dairy-free peanut butter frosting.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- These Peanut Butter Jelly Rolls are pure comfort – warm, gooey, and oh-so comforting.
- They’ll take you on a trip down memory lane, evoking those cherished childhood flavors.
- Forget cinnamon and sugar; these rolls are packed with peanut butter and jelly goodness!
- Topped with a luscious homemade peanut butter frosting, they’re simply irresistible.
- Plus, they stay fresh all week, making them perfect for grab-and-go snacks, desserts, or even breakfast.
- And guess what? This recipe is completely dairy-free, but you’d never guess!
Tips And Tricks:
- If you don’t have an electric mixer, don’t worry! You can still make these rolls. Just mix all the ingredients together, knead the dough for 4-5 minutes, and follow the steps as usual.
- To avoid a tough roll, don’t overwork the dough. Set a timer while mixing the ingredients.
- Planning ahead? You can prepare the rolls in advance. Simply assemble them in a buttered dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you’re ready to bake, let them sit at room temperature for 40 minutes before popping them in the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can these rolls be made gluten-free? While I haven’t tested this recipe with gluten-free flour, you can try substituting the flour in a gluten-free cinnamon roll recipe and use peanut butter and jelly for the filling.
- Thinking of skipping the eggs? While I haven’t tried making these rolls without eggs, they should still work, although they might not be as fluffy.
- Want to prep ahead? Absolutely! Prepare the rolls in advance, refrigerate them, and bake them the next day.
Peanut Butter And Jelly Rolls
Servings 12
Ingredients
For the Rolls:
- 1 cup warm oat milk or any other milk
- 2 1/4 tsp yeast 1 package
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter or regular
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Peanut Butter And Jelly Filling:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp oat milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In an electric mixer, combine warm oat milk, coconut sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until bubbles form on the top.
- Add salt, vanilla extract, butter, eggs, and flour. Mix until the dough is no longer sticky.
- Allow the dough to rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and spread peanut butter and strawberry preserves.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into individual pieces. Place in a buttered dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350F and bake for 25 minutes.
- While the rolls bake, prepare the peanut butter frosting by whisking together peanut butter, powdered sugar, oat milk, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once out of the oven, spread the frosting on the rolls and enjoy warm with more jelly!
Notes
- Be mindful not to overwork the dough to avoid toughness.
- For make-ahead preparation, assemble the rolls, refrigerate overnight, and bake the next day.