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    Vegan Cinnamon Roll Casserole

    Published: Sep 20, 2020 · Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Larisha Bernard · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This vegan cinnamon roll casserole is a delightful spin on traditional cinnamon rolls! Loaded with flavor and perfect for your next special breakfast!

    A serving of vegan cinnamon roll casserole with a spoon drizzling glaze over top.

    Vegan cinnamon rolls are amazing and there’s nothing like a warm, soft center with frosting or glaze on top. But this vegan cinnamon roll casserole elevates it even more.

    We start with our recipe for amazing vegan cinnamon rolls but then we mix all of that in an incredible vegan french toast batter that you will be shocked doesn’t need any eggs. Do we stop there? No way! We then top it with a crumbly and perfectly sweet vegan streusel topping.

    The end result is something that is just so so amazing.

    It’s soft with a tad crunch from the topping and so so gooey.

    Whether you just want something special for breakfast or you are having guests over for the holidays and want to impress them, both vegans and non-vegans alike will absolutely love this idea.

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    vegan cinnamon roll casserole in a dish with a piece removed.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I prep this vegan cinnamon roll casserole ahead?

    Yes! Make it all the way through and then let cool completely. Once it is cooled, then you can either cover it in the dish you baked it in or remove to another container. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Can I freeze this vegan cinnamon roll casserole ahead?

    Yes!

    You can freeze the casserole after baking it and letting it cool completely.

    Store it in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. To reheat, return to oven at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes or until heated throughout.

    Do not let it thaw out overnight before reheating.

    Plate with a serving and a casserole dish of vegan cinnamon roll casserole.

    Can I make this cinnamon roll casserole Top 8 Allergen Free?

    At this time, we cannot recommend a gluten free flour to use with our recipe.

    However, if you have a gluten free vegan cinnamon roll recipe that you like, then you can proceed with the recipe as directed after making it. It may take a little longer to bake depending on the recipe that you used to make the cinnamon rolls.

    A tray of uncooked vegan cinnamon roll casserole with mixture pouring over top.
    An uncooked tray of vegan cinnamon roll casserole.

    We just wanted to share the photos above so that you could see what to expect the mixture to look like before it goes into the oven.

    Once the french toast mixture is poured over and combined with the cinnamon rolls dough, it should resemble the photo above and then it’s time to bake after adding the topping!

    Inside of vegan cinnamon roll casserole to show fluffy cinnamon swirl texture.

    Can I use store bought cinnamon rolls instead of making?

    Absolutely! We do think that our homemade version is fluffier than any store bought version could be, we understand that you may want to get through the recipe faster.

    There is a clear cost difference between the two in that store bought vegan cinnamon rolls are usually around $4-5 a canister.

    You will likely need 2-3 canisters of vegan cinnamon rolls if you use this method.

    A single copycat Chick-fil-A vegan chicken biscuit on a wooden board.

    What other vegan breakfast ideas could I make?

    If you are looking for even more vegan breakfast ideas, we think you should check out these below.

    • Vegan Chick-fila Copycat Chicken Biscuit
    • Vegan Breakfast Pizza
    • Vegan Strawberry Poptarts
    • Vegan Banana Muffins
    • Vegan Bagels

    However, we have more than 5 dozen vegan breakfast recipes for you! Check out all our vegan breakfast ideas today!

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    Vegan Cinnamon Roll Casserole

    This vegan cinnamon roll casserole is a delightful spin on traditional cinnamon rolls! Loaded with flavor and perfect for your next special breakfast!
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Cook Time45 minutes mins
    Rising Time2 hours hrs
    Total Time3 hours hrs
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 862kcal
    Author: Larisha Bernard

    Ingredients

    For the Cinnamon Rolls

    • 3 – 3 ½ cups bread flour (can sub all purpose)
    • ¼ cup vegan sugar
    • 1 packet active dry yeast (1 packet = 2 ¼ tsp)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup unsweetened dairy free milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Cinnamon Roll Filling

    • ¾ cup vegan butter, softened
    • ¾ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tbsp cinnamon

    French Toast Batter

    • ⅔ cup water
    • ½ cup coconut cream (thick part from top of can), (can sub for any dairy free milk, coconut just makes it creamier)
    • ½ cup maple syrup
    • ⅓ cup ground flaxseed
    • ¼ cup vegan butter, melted
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon lemon extract, optional
    • 1 cup chopped pecans, chopped, optional

    Streusel topping

    • ½ cup vegan butter, melted
    • 1 cup flour
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar

    For the Glaze

    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 1-2 tablespoon dairy free milk (may need more)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 ½ cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. 
    • Add in the dairy free milk and vanilla. 
    • Using a spatula, fold until mostly combined.  Sprinkle a little more flour if needed to not be sticky and form a ball.  
    • Once ball is formed, grease the same bowl mixed in and place the dough ball back into the bowl. 
    • Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let sit for 60-90 minutes in a warm, draft free place until doubled.
    •  Once risen, remove ball and place on a lightly floured surface. 
    • Using a rolling pin, roll dough into an approximately 18×12″ rectangle.

    Filling

    • Spread the softened butter across the dough, leaving about ½″ lip around the edge of the dough.
    • Then, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over top. 
    • Carefully roll cinnamon rolls into log from the longest side up. One completely rolled, place seam side down. Cut 12 even pieces.
    • Cut each roll into quarters and place into a lightly greased 9×13 casserole dish.
    • Cover the dish and let rise for at least 30 minutes.

    For the french toast batter

    • While rising, add all the ingredients except the pecans into a blend and blend until smooth. If adding the pecans, fold into mixture once blended.
    • Once dough has risen, pour the french toast batter over top and carefully stir to coat every piece with the mixture.
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

    For the Streusel Topping

    • Combine all the dry ingredients into a bowl. Then pour in melted vegan butter. Combine and fluff until a wet sand like texture. Evenly spread over dough pieces.
    • Bake for 45-50 minutes. 

    For the Glaze

    • While baking, make the icing by adding powdered sugar to a bowl and whisk in a tablespoon of milk at a time until slightly runny. Add in the vanilla and whisk again. Add more milk until desired consistency
    • Remove casserole from oven and serve with glaze and more maple syrup if desired.

    Notes

    **Nutritional facts are just estimates. Values do not include optional frosting. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Optional pecans not included.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2cups (⅛ of the casserole dish) | Calories: 862kcal | Carbohydrates: 125g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 1626IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Laura

      September 21, 2020 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      Was absolutely delicious and my 3 year old loved it!!
      Thank you for making such incredible recipes!

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      • LarishaBernard

        October 09, 2020 at 8:41 am

        So happy to hear you loved the recipe. Thanks so much for taking time to leave a review, we appreciate that a lot. Have a great week!

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