Description
These Vegan Matcha Black Sesame Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring the earthy notes of matcha, the nuttiness of black sesame, and the warmth of cinnamon. Perfect for a plant-based breakfast or a unique matcha dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm almond milk
- ¼ cup cane sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
Filling:
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds, ground
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Mix warm almond milk, cane sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until foamy. Stir in melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Gradually add flour and matcha powder, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix tahini, brown sugar, cinnamon, and ground black sesame seeds into a paste.
- Roll and Bake: Roll out the dough, spread filling, roll tightly, slice, place in a baking dish, let rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes.
Notes
- You can add a vegan glaze by mixing powdered sugar with almond milk and vanilla.
- To enhance matcha flavor, sprinkle extra matcha on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
