Vegan Cinnamon Date Buns
Servings: 9 pieces
Calories: 310kcal
Fluffy, pillowy vegan cinnamon date buns filled with medjool dates, bananas, and cinnamon.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1 packet instant dry yeast about 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- 2 cups plain flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
- 1 cup dates pitted
- 1 banana ripe
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter melted
Topping (optional)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon water or non-dairy milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter, honey and warm water. Sprinkle the instant yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes to bloom. Once you see bubbles on top, mix with a handheld whisk briefly.
- Add the flour, and salt. If using a stand mixer, use the bread attachment and mix in medium to high speed for about 5 minutes until dough is elastic and smooth. If using a wooden spoon, just mix until the dough is well combined. Then continue kneading with your hand in the bowl until it's soft and elastic. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl and cover with cling wrap or tea towel. Prove for about 1 hour in a warm location like your pantry.
- While dough is proving, prep your filling by soaking your pitted dates in warm water for about 10 minute. Transfer the dates, ripe banana, ground cinnamon into a food processor or blender and process til smooth and it turns into a paste consistency. If too dry, add a little of the date water.
- Once dough has doubled, roll on a floured surface into a rectangle shape. Spread melted butter on the dough, and then spread on top of it the date paste. Roll the dough into a log starting at the edge closest to you, gently rolling tightly using both hands. Smoothen the edges and then cut into 1.5 inches thick using a twine or floss.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and spread the top of the buns with melted butter. Cover with plastic wrap or tea towel and let it prove for another 20-30 minutes. Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees Celsius and bake the buns once it's doubled in size for about 2-30 minutes.
- Prep the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar and water. Drizzle on the buns before serving. Enjoy while warm.
Nutrition
Sodium: 141mg | Calcium: 24mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Vitamin A: 372IU | Sugar: 23g | Fiber: 4g | Potassium: 248mg | Calories: 310kcal | Trans Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Fat: 7g | Protein: 6g | Carbohydrates: 59g | Iron: 2mg
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