These gluten-free, vegan chocolate hazelnut cinnamon rolls combine fluffy, enriched dough with a rich filling of cinnamon, sugar, dark chocolate, and roasted hazelnuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings, they offer a delightful balance of sweetness, nuttiness, and spice. The rolls are topped with a smooth glaze made from powdered sugar, vanilla, and almond milk, along with melted dark chocolate for extra indulgence. Ideal for those avoiding gluten and dairy, this treat is a crowd-pleaser that’s as satisfying as it is comforting.

This recipe was created by jessiskitchen as part of Pascha's Bake Off Challenge!

Ingredients

Cinnamon Rolls

• 2 1/2 cups Primal Palate Gluten-free All-Purpose Flour, 415g
• 1 Tbsp ground Psyllium husk, 11g
• 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon (Primal Palate)
• 3/4 tsp Sea Salt
• 1 3/4 cups Almond Milk, 418g (Malk)
• 2 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup, 42g
• 1 1/2 Tbsp Active Dry Yeast, 20g

Filling

• 1/3 cup Organic Palm Oil Shortening, 62g (Spectrum Brand)
• 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon (Primal Palate)
• 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
• 1/3 cup Cane Sugar, 75g
• 2 1/2 oz Pascha Very Dark Chocolate Bar (Vegan)
• 1/2 cup Hazelnut, roasted and finely chopped

Glaze

• 1 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
• 2 Tbsp Almond Milk
• 1 oz Pascha 85% Organic Vegan Extra Bitter-Sweet Dark Chocolate Chips, melted

Process

1. Lightly grease a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, psyllium husk powder, cinnamon, and sea salt. Set aside.
3. Warm almond milk and mix with maple syrup and yeast. Let it sit until frothy.
4. For the filling, combine palm shortening, cinnamon, salt, and sugar. Mix until spreadable. Add chopped chocolate and hazelnuts.
5. Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and mix to form a soft dough.
6. Roll dough into a 15x12 inch sheet, spread the filling, and roll into a tight log.
7. Cut into rolls, place in pan, and let rise for 1.5-2 hours.
8. Bake at 400°F for 35-40 minutes. Glaze while warm.

Notes

• Weighing ingredients is recommended.
• Use finely ground psyllium husk powder (Terrasoul).
• A handheld mixer can substitute for a stand mixer.