Yeast Free Funfetti Spelt Cinnamon Rolls

Yeast Free Funfetti Spelt Cinnamon Rolls

Classic cinnamon rolls made with spelt flour, topped with a cream cheese glaze and sprinkles. This recipe has no yeast involved, so there is no waiting for the dough to rise!
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 9 cinnamon rolls

Equipment

  • 8 x 8 baking tray

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup spelt flour (can sub more all purpose)
  • 2 tbsp cane sugar
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 5 tbsp butter / vegan butter (melted)
  • ¾ cup almond milk + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 3-4 tbsp sprinkles (plus more to top)

For the filling

  • cup coconut sugar
  • 1 heaping tbsp cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter / vegan butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 oz cream cheese / vegan cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp butter / vegan butter (melted)
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste)
  • splash of vanilla extract
  • milk of choice (to thin)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Prepare the dough: combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
  • Add melted butter to almond milk mixture.
  • Combine dry and wet ingredients. Do not over mix. Using your hands, form the dough into a ball and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Roll into a large rectangle.
  • Combine all ingredients for the filling. Using a knife, spread evenly onto the dough.
  • Starting from the longer end, roll the dough into a long log. Slice into 9 even pieces.
  • Spray a 8 x 8 baking tray with oil and transfer the cinnamon rolls to the pan, evenly spaced. Spray the cinnamon rolls with oil again.
  • Bake at 375° for about 28 minutes.
  • Prepare the frosting: combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Add milk slowly until desire consistency is reached.
  • Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool about 10-15 minutes, then top with cream cheese frosting and sprinkles. Enjoy!