Figgy Cinnamon Rolls
These healthier cinnamon rolls are made with Japanese sweet potato for a nutrient dense, lower sugar version that is completely paleo with a vegan option!
Servings 8 rolls
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 medium Japanese or white sweet potato peeled, steamed, and mashed (about 300 g or 1.5 cups mashed)
- 2 tablespoon softened coconut oil
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 egg or egg substitute
- ½ cup tigernut flour
- ¼ cup cassava flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Filling
- 8 dried figs soaked in warm water and chopped (alternatively you can use raisins)
- 1 tablespoon coconut or maple sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Icing
- 1 tablespoon coconut butter
- 2 tablespoon full fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Beat your sweet potato, oil, maple syrup, and egg in a large bowl until smooth.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix well until combined.
- If you used freshly steamed sweet potato that was still warm, let your dough sit in the fridge for 10 minutes at this point.
- Sprinkle some flour on a large piece of parchment paper. Place your dough on it then another piece of parchment paper on top. Roll out your dough to a rectangle that is about ¼ inch thick (it will be about 8x12 inches). The easiest way to do this is to roll out the dough most of the way, then use your hands to shape it and press it out the remainder of the way.
- Mix your sugar and cinnamon for the filling then sprinkle over the entire surface of the dough. If using figs or raisins, sprinkle them over the dough at this point, as well.
- Using the bottom layer of parchment paper to help you roll the dough into a log.
- Place dough in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- Remove your dough and slice into 8-10 pieces. Place your cinnamon rolls on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes (if at lower altitude, check earlier). They should be golden brown, have puffed up slightly, and be fairly firm.
- Let cool on baking sheet most of the way before transferring to a wire rack.
- To make your icing, combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and warm on low heat until everything is melted together. Drizzle over your cinnamon rolls and enjoy!