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