These healthy cinnamon rolls have no sugar added (or any refined sugar at all), and are made with vegan ingredients. This makes them perfect for people on a limited diet. Created by Izy Hossack at the food blog Topped With Cinnamon, the cinnamon roll recipe also incorporates sweet potato, making them autumnally appropriate as well.
The dough recipe is adapted form Oh, Ladycakes and calls for sweet potato puree, coconut oil or vegetable oil, oat milk (or another non-dairy milk alternative), ground flaxseed, active dried yeast, salt, all-purpose flour and wholemeal flour. The filling calls for yummy ingredients such as medjool dates, sweet potato puree, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, chopped pecans and nut butter (pecan, cashew, almond or coconut will work). The glaze on top of the healthy cinnamon rolls is made out of coconut butter, tapioca starch, vanilla extract and coconut yogurt.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Healthy Desserts
- Opportunity for food retailers to offer more healthy desserts or twists on classic desserts using natural and less processed ingredients like sweet potatoes and dates.
- Vegan Baked Goods
- Opportunity for bakeries to expand their offerings to include more vegan-friendly options, using ingredients such as oat milk, coconut oil and nut butter.
- Gluten-free Baking
- Opportunity for bakeries and food retailers to reach the growing market of consumers with gluten sensitivities by offering sweet treats made with gluten-free flours and ingredients like sweet potato puree.
Where This Applies
- Food Retail
- Offering more healthy dessert options in stores could attract health-conscious consumers looking for natural alternatives to refined sugar.
- Vegan Food
- Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for vegan-friendly options with baked goods made with vegan ingredients and natural sweeteners.
- Gluten-free Products
- Producing gluten-free baked goods could reach the market of consumers with gluten sensitivities looking for indulgent sweet treats without the risk of digestive issues.
